Phoenix Suns at Philadelphia 76ers ATS Odds

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The Phoenix Suns (8-16) travel to Philadelphia to play the 76ers (13-9) in a game that will likely be up-tempo. Philadelphia opened as a 10.5-point favorite, while the games Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 226.5 points. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 4, 2017, and it can be seen on Fox Sports – Arizona.

Phoenix Suns vs. Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview

The Suns fell to the Boston Celtics in their last outing, 116-111. Devin Booker had a solid performance for Phoenix, leading both teams in scoring with 38 points on 16-for-29 shooting. Boston did a great job of making free throws (18-23; 78.3 percent). Phoenix, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.2 (above their season average of 24.0). In the 76ers last matchup, they topped the Detroit Pistons, 108-103. Philadelphia’s Robert Covington played a key role with 25 points and eight rebounds. The 76ers had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 37.0 (above their season average of 26.3) and had a better turnover percentage (14.5 vs. 14.8). There should be plenty of transition action in this contest that features two of the NBA’s more up-and-down teams. Philadelphia currently ranks fourth in possessions per game (103.5) and Phoenix is second (105.2). Of Phoenix’s 24 games, 15 have finished over the O/U total, while 12 of Philadelphia’s 22 games have finished over the projected point total. Looking at straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) records, the 76ers have a sizable advantage. They are 13-9 SU and 15-7 ATS, while the Suns are 8-16 SU and 10-13-1 ATS. Dario Saric has been on fire over the last five games for Philadelphia, averaging 16.4 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last contest, the Suns won 123-116. The Suns dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 35.5 and a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.342. For those same stats, the 76ers had marks of 20.0 and 0.229, respectively.

Phoenix Suns at Philadelphia 76ers Betting Prediction

Predictions: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – Suns, O/U – Over

etting Notes:

  • The 76ers rank eighth in steals per game (8.4) while the Suns rank 28th in steals allowed per game (9.0).
  • Phoenix ranks 10th in blocks per game (5.0) while Philadelphia ranks 23rd in blocks allowed per game (5.6).
  • Philadelphia ranks seventh in points allowed in the paint per game (41.5) while Phoenix ranks 25th (49.2).
  • Philadelphia ranks 17th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.5) while Phoenix ranks 29th (20.0).
  • Phoenix is 6-4-1 ATS on the road, while Philadelphia is 8-3 ATS at home.
  • The total has gone under in 6 of the 76ers 11 home games, while 8 of the Suns 11 road games have gone over.
  • Phoenix is 2-1 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Philadelphia is 4-0.
  • When scoring over 100 points, the 76ers are 12-5 and the Suns are 7-10.
  • The 76ers rank 10th in fast break points allowed per game (10.2) while the Suns rank 28th (14.5).
  • Philadelphia ranks first in rebounds per game (49.5) while Phoenix ranks 27th in rebounds allowed per game (46.4).
  • The 76ers rank third in assists per game (25.6) while the Suns rank 28th (19.9).
  • The Suns rank 13th in three pointers allowed per game (28.4) while the 76ers rank 25th (31.0).
  • Philadelphia averages 15.0 second chance points per game, which ranks second in the NBA. Phoenix ranks 24th in second chance points allowed per game (13.7).

ettings Trends:

  • Philadelphia is 2-3 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs in their last five games.
  • Over their last five games, Phoenix is 2-2-1 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.
  • The 76ers have been outscored by an average of 0.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Philadelphia has defeated opponents by an average of 0.7 points.
  • During their last five games, the Suns have scored an average of 104.2 points per game (2.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 116.0 points per game (0.2 above their season average).