On Monday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder (20-15) will travel to Wells Fargo Center to take on the host Philadelphia 76ers (23-14). We analyze the Thunder-76ers odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Thunder vs. 76ers: Key injuries
Thunder
PF Nerlens Noel (ankle) is OUT
76ers
SF James Ennis III (illness) is PROBABLE
Thunder vs. 76ers: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
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Prediction
76ers 112, Thunder 107
Moneyline (ML)
The 76ERS (-334) are big moneyline favorites in this contest against the Thunder for obvious reasons. However, there are some reasons to avoid this line. The first is that the 76ers have been in a bit of a slump, losing four of straight and seven of 10. They have also lost 10 straight games to the Thunder at home, albeit that this is a far less-talented OKC team than in the past. While I like the 76ers to win this game, I’m avoiding the 76ers moneyline due to a lack of value.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The THUNDER (+8.5, -129) are moderate underdogs in this contest despite going 5-0 against the spread in their last five contests. They are arguably one of the biggest surprises in the NBA this season, going 23-12 ATS. With the 76ers still in a bit of a rut, the Thunder aren’t a bad bet as 8.5-point underdogs.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this matchup is set at 212.5 points, which feels about right considering the quality of these two defenses. However, the OVER (-115) seems like the right play here as it has hit in five straight games for the 76ers at home. Expect this to be a fast-paced game with the Thunder keeping it close in the fourth quarter.
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