The Philadelphia 76ers (23-46) travel to face off against the San Antonio Spurs (29-39) on Friday, March 21st. This game will be played at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio and televised on NBCS. The Spurs are coming off a win in their previous game, while the 76ers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the 76ers. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.

76ers vs Spurs

The 76ers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The 76ers fell to 23-46 on the season after a 133-100 road loss to the Thunder on Wednesday. Philadelphia entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 233 points went over the pre-game line of 227.5.

Oklahoma City set the tone early with a 10-0 run, and while the 76ers won the 2nd quarter 30-28, they couldn’t keep up in the 3rd, where they were outscored 33-18. Heading into the 4th quarter down 103-74, Philadelphia was unable to mount a comeback.

The Spurs Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Spurs improved to 29-39 this season with a 120-105 win over the Knicks on Wednesday. San Antonio, who were +8.5 point underdogs, covered the spread with the win. The total score of 225 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 227.

San Antonio took control early, going on a 14-0 run to stretch their lead from 47-33 to 61-33. After a rough 3rd quarter, where they were outscored 29-16, the Spurs bounced back in the 4th, outscoring the Knicks 37-33 to seal the win.

76ers Offense Breakdown

In Wednesday’s loss to the Thunder, the 76ers shot just 36.8% from the field, though they did hit 18 threes, despite a 31.6% shooting percentage from beyond the arc. Quentin Grimes led the way with 28 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter, and 3 made threes at a 42.9% clip.

Justin Edwards added 19 points and 3 threes, while Chuma Okeke contributed 14 points and 15 rebounds, hitting 4 threes at 80%. Okeke scored 9 of his points in the 1st quarter, while Grimes added 9 in the opening period as well.

Spurs Offense Breakdown

The Spurs shot 50% from the field and knocked down 16 threes at a 45.7% rate in their win over the Knicks. Sandro Mamukelashvili led the way, hitting 7 threes without a miss and finishing with 34 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 92.9% from the field.

Mamukelashvili scored 21 points in the 4th quarter, adding to his 13-point 2nd quarter. Stephon Castle contributed 22 points, while Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes each scored 10 of their points in the opening period.

76ers Team Defense

The 76ers struggled defensively against the Thunder, giving up 133 points on Wednesday. Philadelphia allowed 42 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in the 3rd, while Oklahoma City shot 52% from the field.

The Thunder hit 24 threes at a 46% clip. Philadelphia sent them to the line 20 times, where they made 15 free throws. The 76ers recorded 8 steals and 3 blocks.

Spurs Team Defense

The 76ers struggled defensively on Wednesday, giving up 133 points to the Thunder, including 42 in the 1st quarter. Philadelphia allowed 33 points in the 3rd and 30 in the 4th, with their best defensive effort coming in the 2nd quarter, where they gave up 28 points.

Philadelphia allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 52% from the field, including 46% from three-point range, where the Thunder made 24 threes. The 76ers sent the Thunder to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 15 attempts. Defensively, Philadelphia recorded 8 steals and 3 blocks.

76ers vs Spurs Trends

• Through their last ten road contests, the 76ers offense has averaged 114 points per game while allowing an average of 124. Philadelphia posted an overall record of 1-9 while going 4-6 ATS.
• In their last five games at home, the Spurs have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 115 points per game in these contests.
• As the betting underdog, the 76ers have an ATS mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Philadelphia posted a straight up mark of 2-8 in these matchups.
• Although the Spurs have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 2-3.

76ers vs Spurs Prediction

We’re putting our money on the Spurs to win, and have the projected score sitting at 89-63. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Spurs at -5.5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 240.5 and our model has the 76ers and Spurs finishing with a combined 152 points. Our pick is to take the under.

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