San Antonio Spurs vs. Philadelphia 76ers ATS Prediction 11/22/19

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The San Antonio Spurs (5-10) and the Philadelphia 76ers (9-5) battle at Wells Fargo Center. The Spurs are 8-point underdogs and look to put an end to their seven-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 224.5 points and it can be seen on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019.

San Antonio Spurs vs. Philadelphia 76ers ATS Odds

Neither team was able to cover in their last outing. The 76ers (13-point favorites) beat the New York Knicks, 109-104, while the Spurs (2-point favorites) fell to the Washington Wizards, 138-132. Both games went over their projected point totals. The Philadelphia game went 3 points over the projected point total of 210, while the San Antonio game went 32.5 points over the projected point total of 237.5.

Philadelphia dominated nearly every stat category in the contest. They had a free throw rate of 0.202 (above their season average of 0.180) and a turnover percentage of 9.1 (better than their season average of 14.6). For those same stats, New York recorded marks of 0.131 and 13.4, respectively. San Antonio, meanwhile, did an excellent job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (22-29; 75.9 percent). Philadelphia rallied around Joel Embiid, who finished with 23 points, 12 rebounds and five assists. DeMar DeRozan, meanwhile fueled San Antonio with 31 points and five assists.

This was a highly competitive series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent game, the 76ers won 122-120. Philadelphia had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.5 vs. 14.7). San Antonio, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of making free throws (13-15; 86.7 percent). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

Games including the Spurs have typically gone over the total (66.7 percent). San Antonio heads into the game with records of 5-10 straight up (SU) and 2-12-1 against the spread (ATS).

Similarly to San Antonio, games featuring the 76ers also have typically finished over the total (57.1 percent). Moreover, Philadelphia owns records of 9-5 SU and 7-7 ATS.

Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the league’s top rebounding teams face off. The Spurs currently rank third in offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 percent), while Philadelphia ranks first in defensive rebounding percentage (82.7 percent).

San Antonio Spurs at Philadelphia 76ers Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – Spurs, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • The 76ers rank first in rebounds allowed per game (40.4) while the Spurs rank sixth (43.7).
  • Philadelphia ranks fifth in steals per game (8.9) while San Antonio ranks 26th (6.1).
  • The 76ers rank fifth in points in the paint per game (51.7) while the Spurs rank 19th (45.6).
  • Philadelphia ranks 20th in three pointers attempted per game (30.4) while San Antonio ranks 29th (25.5).
  • Philadelphia ranks 18th in fast break points per game (12.9) while San Antonio ranks 23rd in fast break points allowed per game (14.7).
  • The Spurs rank third in points off turnovers allowed per game (13.7) while the 76ers rank 21st (18.4).
  • The 76ers rank fifth in blocks allowed per game (4.2) while the Spurs rank 12th (4.8).
  • Philadelphia ranks first in second chance points allowed per game (9.9) while San Antonio ranks fourth (11.2).
  • Philadelphia ranks second in assists allowed per game (20.1) while San Antonio ranks 19th (25.1).
  • Philadelphia is 4-0 when they allow below 100 points.
  • When reaching the century mark, the Spurs are 5-8 and the 76ers are 8-3.
  • San Antonio is 1-5-1 ATS on the road, while Philadelphia is 2-3 ATS at home.
  • The Spurs have 5 overs and 2 unders in 7 road games.
  • The 76ers have 3 unders and 2 overs in 5 home games.

Bettings Trends:

  • The 76ers are 1-4 ATS over their last five games, while the Spurs are 0-4-1.
  • In their last five games, Philadelphia has 3 overs and 2 unders, while San Antonio has 5 overs.
  • During their last five games, the 76ers have scored an average of 107.4 points per game (2.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 107.0 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
  • The Spurs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.0, up from 2.7 for the season.