76ers vs. Spurs Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on December 23rd, 2024

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Don't miss the electrifying NBA game between the 76ers and the Spurs scheduled for December 23rd, 2024, in Philadelphia, PA at Wells Fargo Center. Enhance your betting strategy with our handpicked picks and predictions.

Introduction to the 76ers vs. Spurs betting tip and prediction

The Eastern Conference and Western Conference go head-to-head in this NBA showdown on December 23rd, 2024, at 18:00. The 76ers enters as -5 point favorites in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the 76ers were 6.5 point underdogs but lost the game to Spurs, 133-126. The over/under for the upcoming game is 217 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 264.5 points, and the under was victorious.

The 2024-2025 basketball season has made it abundantly clear how important the 3-point shot is to the game. Let's examine how different teams are succeeding from long distance. The 76ers are currently nailing 32.9% of their 3-pointers, highlighting their precision in long-range shooting. In contrast, the Spurs are converting on 34.6% of their 3-point attempts, showcasing their proficiency in long-range shooting. As for shot selection, the 76ers are dedicating 41% of their attempts to 3-pointers, while the Spurs are taking 45% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Philadelphia 76ers

How are the 76ers playing this season?

The 76ers comes into this game with a 9-17 record, and they are currently 12th in the Eastern Conference standings. The 76ers are 6-4 in their last 10 games.

Did the 76ers win their most recent game?

No, 76ers fell to the Cavaliers, 126-99. Tyrese Maxey scored 52 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the 76ers

The leading scorer for the 76ers this season is Tyrese Maxey, who is averaging 25 points per game. In the last game, he scored 36.75 points in DraftKings and 34.7 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the 76ers

Coming into the December 23rd, 2024 contest, Andre Drummond leads the 76ers with 8.3 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 11.5 points in DraftKings and 11.6 fantasy points in FanDuel. Paul George has a team-high 5.1 assists per game. He scored 19.75 DraftKings points and 18.5 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the 76ers is Tyrese Maxey (2 steals per game). He has 36.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 34.7 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Joel Embiid is leading the way for the 76ers with 1.1 blocks per game

76ers Team Analysis

The 76ers' point differential this season is -4.9 points per game, which ranks 25th in the NBA. They are averaging 105.7 points per game while allowing 110.6 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the 76ers are making 11.7 shots per game, which ranks 25th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the 76ers are making 18.2 per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA.

Projected 76ers Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Spurs, the 76ers' starting lineup consisted of Mo Bamba, Nicolas Batum, Tobias Harris, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Tyrese Maxey. For the upcoming matchup, the 76ers has the following injuries: Adem Bona is questionable (knee), Joel Embiid is out (face) Caleb Martin is questionable (shoulder) and Jared McCain is out (knee).

San Antonio Spurs

How are the Spurs playing this season?

The Spurs head this game with a 15-13 record, and they are currently 9th in the Western Conference standings. The Spurs are 5-5 in their last 10 games.

Did the Spurs win their most recent game?

Yes, Spurs defeated the Trail Blazers, 114-94. Victor Wembanyama scored 33 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Spurs

The leading scorer for the Spurs this season is Victor Wembanyama, who is averaging 24.7 points per game. Victor Wembanyama also leads the team in minutes played per game with 32.41. In the last game, scored 66.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 71.9 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Spurs

Victor Wembanyama is leading the way with 10 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 66.25 points in DraftKings and 71.9 in FanDuel. Chris Paul is dishing out a team-high 8.4 assists per game. He has 25.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 24.3 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Spurs' leader is Chris Paul with 1.5 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 25.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 24.3 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Spurs is Victor Wembanyama, who is sending back 3.8 shots per game. He scored 66.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 71.9 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Spurs Team Analysis

The Spurs' point differential this season is -0.9 points per game, which ranks 17th in the NBA. They are averaging 111.8 points per game while allowing 112.7 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Spurs are making 13.8 shots per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Spurs are making 17.7 per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA.

Projected Spurs' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the 76ers, the Spurs' starting five were Victor Wembanyama, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Julian Champagnie, Malaki Branham and Tre Jones. For the upcoming matchup, Spurs has the following injury: Zach Collins is questionable (back).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the 76ers coming into this game as -5 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Spurs.

Money Line betting suggestion

76ers are a -5 money line favorite for the game against the Spurs, and the suggestion is to pick the Spurs.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the 76ers and Spurs is 217 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the 76ers and Spurs have combined for just 4 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.