Phoenix Suns at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle | Staff Writer

The Philadelphia 76ers (3-1) welcome the Phoenix Suns (2-3) to Wells Fargo Center Saturday. Tip is set for 1 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Suns vs. 76ers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; split last season's series 1-1

The 76ers beat the Toronto Raptors 114-99 Thursday, covering as 7.5-point home favorites. Philadelphia is a perfect 4-0 against the spread (ATS) this season and 3-1 O/U. It has scored at least 114 points in every game and has held its opponents to under 100 in 2 straight. The 76ers are led by C Joel Embiid, who is averaging 30.3 points per game.

The Suns lost to the Spurs in back-to-back games Tuesday and Thursday, failing to cover both. On Thursday, Phoenix lost 131-121, failing to cover as a 10.5-point favorite. It is 3-2 ATS and 3-2 O/U this season. The Suns are led by G Devin Booker, who is averaging 31.5 points per game but has only played in 2.

Suns at 76ers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:26 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Suns +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | 76ers -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Suns +4.5 (-110) | 76ers -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 220.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Suns at 76ers key injuries

Suns

G Bradley Beal (back) out
G Devin Booker (ankle) questionable

76ers

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Suns at 76ers picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 115, 76ers 112

Moneyline

PASS.

This spread and moneyline suggest Booker is set to play, and backing Phoenix at +155 when it is 1-2 without its star guard doesn't offer a great return. Play the spread instead.

Against the spread

LEAN SUNS +4.5 (-110).

The 76ers haven't played tough competition, and while they lost by 1, they were down more than 15 in the 1st half to the Milwaukee Bucks in their season-opening loss. Philadelphia's top-5 scoring options are all shooting 45% or better from deep. It will cool off eventually.

The Suns with Booker are 1-1 ATS. The dual-threat combo of Booker and F Kevin Durant should give Phoenix the edge. Booker does have an ankle injury but logged 35 minutes Thursday and tallied 31 points. Phoenix also has the 11th-best defensive rating in the NBA.

Expect the Suns to cool off the 76ers and back SUNS +4.5 (-110) here.

Over/Under

BET OVER 220.5 (-110).

For the star power that will be on display, this total is too low.

Both teams sit within the top half of the league in offensive rating (Philadelphia 3rd and Phoenix 13th). Both sit in the top 10 in true shooting percentage as well (Philadelphia 5th and Phoenix 8th).

The Suns are 3-2 O/U while Philadelphia is 4-0. Phoenix has scored at least 108 points in both games Booker has played as well. Take OVER 220.5 (-110).

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