The Philadelphia 76ers will host the San Antonio Spurs in a non-conference matchup. The 76ers are favored by 13.5 and have won five straight games. The Spurs are 8-34 this season and are 15th in the Western Conference.

This game will tip-off at 7:00 ET and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line for the game is 237 points.

SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: San Antonio Spurs +13.5

This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, January 22nd.

WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 118-105 in favor of the 76ers.
  • Our projections have Joel Embiid finishing with Joel Embiid points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists.
  • From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.9% and knocking down 12 threes.

Can The Spurs Secure a Road Victory?

In the Western Conference, the Spurs are currently in 15th place with a record of 8-34. Within the Southwest Division, they are in 5th place.

On the road, the Spurs are 5-18 this season, and they are 11-12 against the spread on the road. Their average scoring differential on the road is -10.7 points per game.

San Antonio has covered the spread in their last two games and has an overall ATS record of 20-22. Today, they are 13.5-point underdogs.

In their last game, the Spurs defeated the Wizards by a score of 131-127. The O/U line for that game was 240.5, and San Antonio was getting 2 points as the underdog.

This season, the Spurs have an O/U record of 25-16-1, and their games have averaged 234 points per game. The over has hit in their last two games.

Out of their 42 games this season, the Spurs have been the underdog in 39 of them. As the underdog, they are 5-34 straight up and 17-22 vs. the spread.

Heading into tonight’s game, the Spurs are 22nd in the NBA in scoring at 112.5 points per game. Interestingly, San Antonio has actually been a better offensive team on the road this season (109.4 PPG) compared to at home (116.3 PPG).

San Antonio’s offense is 2nd in the league in pace at 102 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Spurs are 27th in the NBA at 46%. They are also 27th in true shooting percentage.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Spurs are 15th in the league at 12.8 made threes per game. However, they are just 28th in three-point shooting percentage at 34%. In terms of free throws, San Antonio is 29th in both free throw attempts and makes.

Coming into the game, the Spurs’ defense has finished two straight games with an increased number of points allowed. Overall, they are 26th in the league at 121.5 points per game allowed. For the season, San Antonio is ranked 26th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 23.0 free-throws per game vs. the Spurs and have an overall field goal percentage of 48.7%.

Can the 76ers Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

Philadelphia has won five straight games and are favored by 13.5 points against the Spurs. This season, the 76ers have been favored in 32 of their 41 games.

In their last game against the Hornets, the 76ers won 97-89 as 12-point favorites. The combined scoring total of 186 was well below the O/U line of 227.

The 76ers have an ATS record of 28-13 this season, including going 16-6 ATS at home. Their average scoring margin vs. the spread at home is +10.0 points per game.

For the season, the 76ers are 26-6 as the favorite and have covered the spread in their last three home games. As the favorite, their ATS scoring margin is +11.6 points per game.

In the Eastern Conference, the 76ers are currently in 3rd place with a record of 28-13. In non-conference games, they are 9-3 compared to 19-10 against the East.

The average O/U line in 76ers games this season is 230, which is lower than today’s line of 237. Overall, their games have averaged 230.7 points per game.

Heading into their matchup with the Spurs, the 76ers are one of the NBA’s top offensive teams, ranking 6th in scoring at 119.5 points per game. At home, they are averaging 120.5 points per game.

So far this season, the 76ers have outscored the NBA average in 58.5% of their games. In terms of pace, Philadelphia is 16th in the league at 98.8 possessions per game.

When it comes to shooting, the 76ers are 14th in field goal percentage at 47%. They have been one of the league’s best teams at getting to the free-throw line, leading the NBA in both free throws made and attempted per game.

So far, the 76ers’ defense is ranked 8th in the league at 111.2 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the 76ers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 53.8% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 33.7% from downtown.