NBA: Philadelphia 76ers vs OKC Thunder Betting Tips

Today, we have an early game between two of the best NBA teams as red hot 76ers host recently struggling OKC Thunder in Philadelphia!

Totals

Philadelphia are one of the best total point over covering teams this season at Home at 60.87% (14-9). The total tonight is 234.5 and the only other time that this total was given at a Sixers home game was when they hosted the Wizards which ended up being an under as 76ers won 123-98 (221 pts). There was also a 235.5 total against the Pelicans which was an over as Sixers won 121-120 (241 pts). Sixers have especially been covering overs at Home as of late covering 5 of last 6 total overs.

Unlike the 76ers, OKC Thunder have actually been the best in covering total point unders when playing on the Road this season at 65.22% (15-8) for the most part thanks to their solid defense. However each of their last 2 road games have been extremely high scoring resulting on overs as OKC have let go of the rope which they look to get back tonight. OKC haven’t had a 234.5 pts total pre-game bet on the road before, but there was 2 instances where they had 233.5 total against Atlanta which was an Over as OKC lost 126-142 and there was a 234 point total against the Pelicans which resulted in an Under (118-114). The 234.5 total tonight is the highest that an OKC game have had given pre-game.

Handicaps

76ers have been around the middle when it comes to covering Handicaps at Home. However the percentage is pretty good nevertheless at 56.52% (13-10). They are 2 pt favourites tonight which is actually the lowest point favourite that they’ve been all season and the closest that they’ve been to that was when they were a 2.5 point favourite against Utah covering it with a 113-107 win. They were also a 3 point favourite against the Pacers which they failed to cover losing 101-113 but Jimmy Butler was out for that game.

Thunder are in the top 10 when it comes to covering Handicaps on the road this season at 52.17% (12-11). The closest that they’ve been to being 2 point underdogs was when they were a 1 point underdogs against Charlotte where they won 111-107. As underdogs this season OKC are 4-2 at covering Handicaps on the road.

Recent H2H in Philadelphia.

Thunder have dominated the 76ers in recent H2H not just in Philadelphia but in general beating them 18 consecutive times (9 in Philly).

The most recent meeting was last season where OKC won a thrilling game 119-117 after 3 overtimes. The total point over 213.5 was covered with OT, but in 4 quarters it was actually an under as the game was 94-94. OKC also covered a -1.5 pre-game Handicap in that match up.

 

Match Start – 19^th January 2019 – 8:30pm UK Time