The Golden State Warriors (10-37) and the Philadelphia 76ers (30-17) square off at Wells Fargo Center. The Warriors will attempt to end their eight-game road losing streak, while the 76ers look to prolong their seven-game home winning streak. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, and can be seen on NBC Sports – Bay Area.
Golden State Warriors at Philadelphia 76ers ATS Odds
The 76ers were victorious over the Los Angeles Lakers in their last matchup, 108-91, despite being 5-point underdogs. The Warriors, meanwhile, were beat by the Indiana Pacers, 129-118, and failed to cover as 6.5-point underdogs. The Philadelphia game went 18.5 points under the projected point total of 217.5, while the Golden State game went 32 points over the projected point total of 215.
Philadelphia dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.6 (below their season average of 23.6) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.609 (above their season average of 0.528). Los Angeles was 15.4 and 0.500, respectively, for those same stats. Golden State, meanwhile, did an excellent job of making free throws (19-23; 82.6 percent). Philadelphia was led by Ben Simmons, who put up 28 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. D’Angelo Russell played well for Golden State, contributing 37 points and five assists.
This was a highly competitive series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the last contest, the Warriors won 120-117. The Warriors’ 11.9 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the 76ers, who had a mark of 17.4. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Warriors games tend to go under the O/U total (55.3 percent). Golden State heads into the contest with records of 10-37 straight up (SU) and 21-25-1 against the spread (ATS).
A little over half of 76ers games have also finished under the O/U total. Moreover, Philadelphia is 30-17 SU and 22-22-3 ATS.
The Warriors’ Russell has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 22 points,8.2 assists per game. Meanwhile, Simmons has averaged 22 points,9.2 rebounds,9.2 assists,2.2 steals during that same time frame for the 76ers.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Philadelphia should have a substantial advantage. The 76ers defense ranks eighth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.512), while the Golden State offense is ranked 30th in effective field goal percentage (0.486).
Golden State Warriors vs. Philadelphia 76ers ATS Pick
NBA Prediction: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – 76ers, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The 76ers rank 17th in points in the paint per game (47.4) while the Warriors rank 29th (42.6).
- Philadelphia ranks first in rebounds allowed per game (41.5) while Golden State ranks 26th (47.3).
- The 76ers rank third in assists allowed per game (21.9) while the Warriors rank 25th (25.6).
- Philadelphia averages 8.4 steals per game, which ranks sixth in the league. Golden State ranks 26th in steals allowed per game (8.3).
- Philadelphia averages 14.2 fast break points per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. Golden State ranks 24th in fast break points allowed per game (14.8).
- The 76ers rank first in three pointers allowed per game (28.0) while the Warriors rank 25th (35.1).
- The 76ers rank second in blocks allowed per game (3.9) while the Warriors rank 21st (5.4).
- Philadelphia ranks 16th in points off turnovers per game (16.7) while Golden State ranks 22nd in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.9).
- Philadelphia ranks second in second chance points allowed per game (11.5) while Golden State ranks 24th (13.9).
- Philadelphia is 14-1 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Golden State is 5-2.
- The Warriors are 10-23 when they reach 100 points, while the 76ers are 26-7.
- Philadelphia is 13-8-2 ATS at home, while Golden State is 11-12 ATS on the road.
- In 23 road games, the Warriors have 12 unders and 11 overs.
- Of the 76ers’ 23 home games, they have 11 overs, 11 unders and 1 push.
Bettings Trends:
- The 76ers are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Warriors are 2-2-1.
- In their last five games, Philadelphia has 4 unders and 1 over, while Golden State has 4 overs and 1 under.
- The 76ers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.0, up from 3.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Warriors have scored an average of 115.6 points per game (9.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 123.2 points per game (9.0 above their season average).
