Spurs vs. 76ers forecast, odds, pick

We’re back with our continued coverage of Tuesday’s NBA slate as we look at this next cross-conference matchup. The San Antonio Spurs (43-17) will visit Philadelphia 76ers (33-27) for their first meeting of the season. Check out ours NBA odds series for Spurs-76ers prediction and pick.

The San Antonio Spurs are currently second in the Western Conference standings, three games behind Oklahoma City after a 114-89 loss to the New York Knicks. The loss ended the NBA’s hottest 11-game winning streak as they hope to get back among the favorites in this matchup.

The Philadelphia 76ers are sixth in the Eastern Conference, falling to the Boston Celtics 114-98 in their last game. That loss ended his own three-game winning streak, as he hopes to avoid another loss and get back into the win column in this one.

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Spurs vs. 76ers Odds

San Antonio Spurs: -6.5 (-115)

Philadelphia 76ers: +6.5 (-105)

Over: 231.5 (-110)

Under: 231.5 (-110)

Spurs vs. 76ers Key Injuries

San Antonio: Mason Plumlee (overhaul – OUT)

Philadelphia: Johnny Broom (knee – OUT) / Joel Embiid (oblique – OUT) / Paul George (suspension – OUT)

Spurs vs 76ers betting trends

• The Philadelphia 76ers are 16-15 at home. The San Antonio Spurs are 22-12 on the road.
• Spurs became favorites 32-11. The 76ers are 9-18 when listed as underdogs.
• The 76ers are 33-27 ATS overall, 14-17 ATS at home. The Spurs are 34-27 ATS overall, 18-16 ATS on the road.
• 76ers are 8-2 in their last 10 games against the Spurs.
• The Spurs are 9-3 ATS in the last 12 games.
• The total is gone OVER in four of Philadelphia’s last five games.
• The total is gone UNDER in four of San Antonio’s last six games.

Keys to the Spurs vs. 76ers matchup

The Spurs and 76ers will meet for the first time as Philadelphia enters this contest without Joel Embiid. They posted a silly 12-15 without Embiid is in the lineup this season, facing arguably the hottest team in the NBA, as the Spurs just snapped an 11-game winning streak. During that period, the Spurs were averaging 121.8 PPG and beating tough opponents like the Pistons, Suns, Lakers, Thunder and Magic. Without Embiid in the lineup, it’s no surprise to see the Spurs favored in this matchup.

The Spurs have been most impressive on the defensive side of the ball this season, allowing the fourth-lowest FG% against opponents at 45.2%, thanks in large part to active movement from Victor Vembanyama around the color. With Embiid out of the game, look for Vembanyama to command the paint with confidence as his teammates will feed off his energy as always.

This does not negate the fact that Tyrese McKay is playing at a very high level, averaging 31.8 PPG over his last five starts. Continuing to garner MVP attention, McKee will need players like VJ Edgecombe and Dominick Barlow to make serious strides without Embiid. Edgecombe has been a three-point spark plug all season and we’ve seen Barlow have his dominant performances inside the paint.

Still, the Spurs have played some of their best basketball of the season and it will be interesting to see how much more they improve by the end of this regular season. Castle Stephon i De’Aaron Fox they form an excellent defensive tandem along the perimeter, so expect this to be solid resistance to the 76ers’ impressive guard play.

Spurs vs. 76ers Prediction and Pick

This should be a fun first meeting between these two teams, but it’s unfortunate to see Joel Embiid miss this matchup against the next big man in Victor Wembanyama. The Spurs are looking to continue their momentum from their recent 11-game winning streak, while the 76ers are looking for more continuity in their scoring.

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Spurs during these recent meetings, but both teams split their recent series at 5-5 ATS. The Spurs boast a better defense and will likely have the best two-way player on the floor in Victor Wembanyama. Expect the Spurs to take control of this game from a defensive perspective, running down the floor trying to turn it into points at the other end.

For our final prediction, we’ll play the San Antonio Spurs to cover the spread on the road as the 76ers should struggle the length of Wembanyama without Embiid in the paint. The 76ers will have to be carried by the big offensive game of Maxey, so we will side with the total as both teams should find their rhythm passing the ball.

Spurs-76ers Finals Prediction and Pick: San Antonio Spurs -6.5 (-115); OVER 231.5 (-110)