Without question Joel Embiid has been one of the most transformative NBA players in recent memory. Prior to Embiid’s arrival the Philadelphia 76ers were a bad joke of a franchise. In fact, they were one of the worst run teams in all of professional sports. But that script has now been flipped. Philadelphia is now a bona fide Eastern Conference playoff contender and a team that gamblers now lineup to take instead of oppose. But on Thursday night they will be up against one of the top offensive teams in the NBA. The Oklahoma City Thunder tandem of Paul George and Russell Westbrook is one of the most dominant in the game.
Philadelphia 76ers Vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Date and Time: Thursday, February 28, 2019, 8 p.m. ET
Location: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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76ers Vs. Thunder TV coverage: TNT
Odds Analysis
Live betting action is likely to lean to the Thunder based on home court along with their dynamic duo of Westbrook and George. But bargain hunters will not be shy about looking for opportunities to take a capable 76ers team.
Recent Form
As the public catches on to Philadelphia their value has suffered as a result. The 76ers have gotten the money in just three of their last eight games with seven of their last ten matchups going under the total. As a result, the 76ers are now 38-22 straight up, 28-32 vs. the odds, and 32-28 over the total. Philadelphia stands in second place to the Toronto Raptors in the Atlantic Division.
Oklahoma City has also cooled off with just one payout in their last four games. Four of the Thunder’s last six games have gone under the total. OKC is now 38-21 straight up, 33-26 against the spread, and 31-28 over the total. The Thunder trail only the Denver Nuggets in the Northwest Division standings.
Matchup Metrics
Oklahoma City ranks third in the NBA for scoring offense and 13th for points allowed. By contrast Philadelphia ranks fifth for scoring offense and 20th for points permitted.
Top Players
Philadelphia center Joel Embiid has emerged as one of the best in the game. Embiid leads the 76ers with 27.3 points and 13.5 rebounds per game.
Oklahoma City’s tandem of forward Paul George and guard Russell Westbrook is among the most valuable of all in the Association. George leads OKC in scoring with 28.7 points along with 8.1 rebounds per outing. Westbrook is one of the most complete players in the NBA with 22.5 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 11 assists per game. Together George and Westbrook have revived Oklahoma City hopes for a championship run.
ATS Stats
Philadelphia has been a subpar betting value as a road dog with just four payouts in their last nine games in that role. Four of the Sixers last five games as away dogs have gone under the total. Oklahoma City has come away with the cash in three of their last five games laying points at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. Three of their last four in that situation have gone under the total.
Head to Head
In this head to head series Oklahoma City has had the recent advantage with four consecutive payouts against the 76ers. Just three of the last 12 games in this series have gone over the total. And at Chesapeake Energy Arena the Thunder have maintained their wagering value against Philadelphia. OKC has paid in seven of their last nine home games with the Sixers. Just two of the last six games between these teams at Oklahoma City have gone over the total.
Free NBA Betting Odds Pick
Based on the Sixers road struggles, Oklahoma City’s proven home court value, and head to head, the Thunder rate the call.
NBA Betting Odds Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA Betting Odds Score Prediction: Thunder 108, 76ers 99
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