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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction 1/14/25 NBA Picks
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Philadelphia 76ers (15-22) vs Oklahoma City Thunder (32-6)
January 14, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Philadelphia 76ers +10.5 — Over/Under: 218
The Oklahoma City Thunder invade the Wells Fargo Center to battle the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. Here’s an Oklahoma City Thunder vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction. This article will include an Oklahoma City Thunder vs Philadelphia 76ers Pick.
Oklahoma City ThunderÂ
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been in red-hot form as they’ve won 17 of their last 19 games overall and they will be eager to stay hot after making light work of the lowly Wizards in a 136-95 road win on Sunday. Shai Gilgoeus-Alexander led the team with 27 points, seven rebounds, and four assists, Aaron Wiggins added 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists off the bench while Jalen Williams chipped in with 17 points. As a team, the Thunder shot 47 percent from the field and 13 of 35 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the Wizards from the start and never looked in danger after taking a 67-43 lead into halftime. Gilgeous-Alexander had a rough shooting night as he made just five of 17 from the field, but he connected on 16 of 17 free throws. The Thunder will take on the Cavs after this game.
Philadelphia 76ersÂ
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers have been doing it tough lately as they’ve lost five of their last seven games overall. The 76ers will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting beaten by the Magic in a 104-99 road defeat on Sunday. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 29 points and five assists, Paul George added 25 points with 10 rebounds and six assists while Eric Gordon chipped in with 14 points. As a team, the 76ers shot 45 percent from the field and 12 of 29 from the 3-point line. The 76ers played solid defense to take a nine-point lead in the third quarter, but they couldn’t find their offense when it mattered most. Scoring just 22 points in the fourth quarter to allow the Magic to run them down with time to spare. The 76ers will meet the Knicks, Pacers, and Bucks following this one.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The 76ers have won eight of their last nine games against the Thunder.
- The Thunder have lost four of their last five night games at Wells Fargo Center.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in seven of the 76ers’ last eight games at Wells Fargo Center.
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Thunder have won each of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The 76ers have lost each of their last eight games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games.
- The Thunder have covered the spread in each of their last six games as favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Thunder’s last four games as road favorites against the 76ers has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the 76ers’ last five night games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Kelly Oubre Jr. ranks 22nd amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.4) this season.
- Guerschon Yabusele ranks 20th amongst qualified Forwards for 3P% (39.3%) this season.
Oklahoma City Thunder Player Facts
- Jalen Williams ranks 6th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.7) this season.
- Luguentz Dort ranks 44th amongst qualified players for 3P% (40.4%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers rank 2nd in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (17.1).
- The 76ers rank 29th in the league for H2 win percentage this season (24.3%).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.7).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (18.5).
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
The Thunder are still missing Chet Holmgren and Alex Caruso, while the 76ers have ruled out Joel Embiid, Andre Drummond, and Kyle Lowry once again. It’s no surprise that the Thunder have opened as double-digit favorites on the road, and I think it’s fully justified given that they are now the hottest team in the league while the 76ers have been stuck in a rut. The 76ers are capable of hanging around if Maxey can have a big game, but in the end, I think the Thunder win this one comfortably on the road.Â
