| MATCHUP | Philadelphia 76ers | Oklahoma City Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 16-13 | 26-5 |
| Spread | +14.5 -110 | -14.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +600 | -900 |
| Total | Over 227.5 (-110) | Under 227.5 (-110) |
| Where | Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK | |
| When | Sunday, December 28, 2025 | |
| Time | 03:30 PM EST | |
| TV | FanDuel SN OK | |
The Philadelphia 76ers and the Oklahoma City Thunder duke it out at the Paycom Center on Sunday afternoon. Here’s a Philadelphia 76ers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction. This article will include a Philadelphia 76ers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Pick.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers have been in decent form, split their last six games overall, but they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting beaten by the Bulls in a 109-102 road defeat on Friday. Joel Embiid led the team with 31 points on 10 of 19 shooting, Tyrese Maxey added 27 points with eight assists while Paul George chipped in with 15 points, 12 rebounds and five assists.
As a team, the 76ers shot 38 percent from the field and 11 of 39 from the 3-point line as they got off to a solid start. They held the Bulls to just 19 points in the second quarter to lead for most of the game until they allowed the Bulls to close the final 2:31 on a 10-0 run to snatch the game away at the end. VJ Edgecombe struggled in this one as he shot just four of 13 for his 10 points and no bench combined for just 12 points.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder have gone cold as they’ve lost four of their last six games overall and they will be hoping to snap a two-game skid after getting routed by the Spurs in a 117-102 loss on Christmas Day. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 22 points, six rebounds and four assists, Isaiah Hartenstein added 13 points with 12 rebounds while Jalen Williams and Alex Caruso each scored 12 points.
As a team, the Thunder shot just 39 percent from the field and 11 of 44 from the 3-point line as they struggled to match the Spurs from the start and were immediately on the back foot after allowing 41 points in the first quarter. Just when it looked like the Thunder were climbing back into the contest, they scored just 19 points in the third quarter to fall behind by as many as 17 points. They eventually lost to the Spurs for the third time this season.
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Thunder have won each of their last 11 games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The 76ers have lost each of their last 10 games as underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Thunder have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Thunder have lost four of their last five games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The underdogs have won three of the 76ers’ last four games.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last eight day games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Thunder have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five home games against 76ers teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the 76ers’ last nine road games against Northwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Thunder’s last four games against the 76ers following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Oklahoma City Thunder Player Facts
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ranks 1st amongst qualified players for points per 36 minutes (34.6) this season.
- Isaiah Hartenstein ranks 1st amongst qualified Forwards for FG% (65.5%) this season.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Quentin Grimes ranks 6th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (86.9%) this season.
- VJ Edgecombe ranks 2nd amongst qualified rookies for three-pointers made per game (2.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (17.8).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (43.4%).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for H2 points per game this season (53.2).
- The 76ers rank 1st in the league for Q2 win percentage this season (72.4%).
Philadelphia 76ers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
The 76ers are going to be without some players with Joel Embiid, Kelly Oubre jr and Trendon Watford all out, while the Thunder have ruled out Ousmane Dieng, Jaylin Williams and Nikola Topic. The 76ers could really do with a win to get back on track, but they are matched up with the Thunder, who are getting healthier and are coming into this one fresh off a second straight loss. The Thunder were always going to be heavy favorites in this matchup, but the fact that they are facing a third straight defeat makes me like them more. Give me the Thunder to bounce back in fine fashion with a big win and cover at home in this spot.