The headline matchup of Saturday’s NBA slate features the Golden State Warriors and the Philadelphia 76ers. The red-hot Warriors visit Wells Fargo Center for a spotlight game. Golden State is 21-4 this season, with Philadelphia entering at 14-12 in 2021-22. Andre Iguodala (knee) is listed as questionable for Golden State, with Ben Simmons (personal) remaining sidelined for the 76ers. Klay Thompson (Achilles) and James Wiseman (knee) remain out for the Warriors.
Caesars Sportsbook lists Golden State as a 2.5-point road favorite for this 8:30 p.m. ET tipoff. The total number of points Vegas thinks will be scored, or the over-under, is 212.5 in the latest Warriors vs. 76ers odds. Before finalizing any 76ers vs. Warriors picks, be sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Warriors vs. Sixers and just locked in its NBA picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Now, here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Sixers vs. Warriors:
- Warriors vs. 76ers spread: Warriors -2.5
- Warriors vs. 76ers over-under: 212.5 points
- Warriors vs. 76ers money line: Warriors -145, 76ers +125
- GSW: The Warriors are 17-7-1 against the spread this season
- PHI: The 76ers are 3-6-1 against the spread in the last 10 games
Featured Game | Philadelphia 76ers vs. Golden State Warriors
Why the Warriors can cover
The Warriors are keyed by a leading NBA MVP candidate in Stephen Curry. Curry is arguably the best shooter in league history, needing only nine 3-pointers to tie Ray Allen for the all-time career record. This season, Curry is averaging 27.3 points, 6.3 assists and 5.5 rebounds per game, connecting on 41.3 percent of more than 13 3-point attempts per contest. Curry is also the centerpiece of an elite offense, with the Warriors scoring 112.4 points per 100 possessions.
The entire system revolves around Curry, but Golden State is an elite passing team, leading the NBA in assist percentage and assists per game. The Warriors are also firmly in the top five of the league in field-goal percentage (47.3 percent), 3-point percentage (37.3 percent) and 2-point percentage (56.3 percent), with the No. 1 mark in the NBA in both fast-break points (16.0 per game) and points off turnovers (20.2 per game). Golden State is a complete package, and the Warriors are very difficult to beat as a result.
Why the 76ers can cover
Philadelphia is strong on offense, headlined by Joel Embiid. The Sixers have the edge inside behind the All-NBA center, with Embiid averaging 24.1 points, 10.9 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game. Philadelphia remains a top-eight offensive team, scoring 1.1 points per possession, and the 76ers are firmly in the top 10 in shooting efficiency. Doc Rivers’ team is No. 3 in the NBA in free-throw accuracy at 81.4 percent, and Philadelphia is above-average in generating free-throw attempts.
On the opposite end, the 76ers’ strength is near the rim, with the No. 3 mark in blocked shots (5.9 per game) and a top-10 ranking in 2-point defense at 51.0 percent. Golden State has few weaknesses, but the most glaring is a lack of ball security, with the Warriors committing a turnover on 16.1 percent of offensive possessions. That ranks No. 28 in the NBA, and the turnovers could fuel Philadelphia’s transition offense.
How to make Sixers vs. Warriors picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning over on the total, with the teams projected to combine for 213 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits well over 60 percent of the time. You can only see the model’s pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Warriors vs. Sixers? And which side of the spread hits well over 60 percent of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.
