The Oklahoma City Thunder (4-7) will be at home in Chesapeake Energy Arena when they take on the Philadelphia 76ers (7-4). Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, November 15, 2019.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Odds
Both teams failed to cover as underdogs in their last matchup. The Thunder (1.5-point underdogs) were defeated by the Indiana Pacers, 111-85, while the 76ers (2.5-point underdogs) fell to the Orlando Magic, 112-97. The Oklahoma City game finished 16 points under the projected point total of 212, while the Philadelphia game went 2 points over the projected point total of 207.
Philadelphia had a better effective field goal percentage (0.484 vs. 0.500) while Oklahoma City did an excellent job of making free throws (21-24; 87.5 percent). Danilo Gallinari had a solid performance for Oklahoma City with 14 points. Philadelphia was lifted by Ben Simmons, who recorded 18 points, eight rebounds and five assists.
This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The 76ers won the most recent game 108-104. Philadelphia was lights out from beyond the arc (12-30; 40.0 percent). Oklahoma City, on the other hand, did an excellent job of making free throws (20-28; 71.4 percent). This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.
Games involving the 76ers have gone over the O/U total 54.5 percent of the time. Philadelphia holds records of 7-4 straight up (SU) and 6-5 against the spread (ATS).
Vegas has a tendency to place the total high when the Thunder are involved, as seven of their 11 games have gone under the O/U total. Additionally, Oklahoma City owns records of 4-7 SU and 6-5 ATS.
It could be a tough matchup for Oklahoma City on the offensive glass. The Thunder rank 27th in offensive rebounding percentage (18.7 percent), while Philadelphia ranks first in defensive rebounding percentage (83.1 percent).
76ers vs. Thunder Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – 76ers, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The 76ers rank seventh in points off turnovers per game (19.1) while the Thunder rank ninth in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.8).
- Philadelphia ranks fourth in points in the paint per game (52.4) while Oklahoma City ranks 25th (43.3).
- The 76ers rank 18th in fast break points per game (12.5) while the Thunder rank 29th (9.2).
- Philadelphia ranks third in steals per game (9.7) while Oklahoma City ranks 13th (7.8).
- Philadelphia allows the fewest three pointers per game (27.2) while Oklahoma City ranks fourth (29.5).
- The 76ers rank first in rebounds allowed per game (40.5) while the Thunder rank 17th (46.5).
- The 76ers rank third in blocks allowed per game (4.1) while the Thunder rank 11th (5.2).
- Philadelphia ranks second in assists allowed per game (20.8) while Oklahoma City ranks fourth (21.4).
- Philadelphia ranks 10th in second chance points per game (13.9) while Oklahoma City ranks 25th (10.3).
- Oklahoma City is 2-1 when they allow under 100 points, while Philadelphia is 3-0.
- In games where they score over 100 points, the Thunder are 4-3 and the 76ers are 6-2.
- Oklahoma City is 4-3 ATS at home, while Philadelphia is 4-3 ATS on the road.
- The 76ers have 5 overs and 2 unders in 7 road games.
- In 7 home games, the Thunder have 5 unders and 2 overs.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Philadelphia and Oklahoma City are both 2-3 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.
- The 76ers have been outscored by an average of 2.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Philadelphia has defeated opponents by an average of 2.6 points.
- During their last five games, the Thunder have scored an average of 106.4 points per game (1.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 111.0 points per game (5.0 above their season average).
