Oklahoma City Thunder vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview, Prediction, and Odds
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Philadelphia 76ers are set to clash in an exciting matchup on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 5:00 PM ET at the Paycom Center (Oklahoma). Here’s a comprehensive preview of the game, including betting odds, and a game prediction.
- Date: Saturday, November 25, 2023
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Location: Paycom Center (Oklahoma)
- TV: Bally Sports Oklahoma, NBC Sports Philadelphia
- Radio: 100.3 FM The Pulse, 97.5 FM The Fanatic
Match Prediction Oklahoma City Thunder vs Philadelphia 76ers
The experts favor the Philadelphia 76ers in this game. All three major sports media outlets (ESPN, CBS Sports, and NBA.com) are betting on a 76ers victory. The 76ers are the clear favorite due to their outstanding talent and recent form.
Prediction: 76ers 122, Thunder 108
Head to Head
The Thunder and 76ers have met 125 times in the regular season and playoffs, with the Thunder holding a slight advantage with a 66-59 record. However, the 76ers have won four of the last five meetings between the two teams.
| Season | Oklahoma City Thunder | Philadelphia 76ers |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 1-3 | 3-1 |
| 2021-22 | 2-2 | 2-2 |
| 2020-21 | 3-1 | 1-3 |
| 2019-20 | 2-2 | 2-2 |
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Philadelphia 76ers in a game between two teams with different expectations. The Thunder are in the midst of a rebuild and currently sit in 12th place in the Western Conference with a 7-12 record. The 76ers, on the other hand, are considered one of the contenders in the Eastern Conference and are currently in third place with a record of 12-7.
The Thunder are led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who averages 30.8 points per game. They also have a promising young core in Josh Giddey, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams. The 76ers are led by Joel Embiid, who averages 32.1 points and 10.3 rebounds per game. They also have a strong supporting cast in James Harden, Tyrese Maxey, and Tobias Harris.
The 76ers are favored by 9.5 points in this game, and for good reason. They are the more talented team and have been playing much better basketball lately. The Thunder have been inconsistent this season and will likely have a hard time keeping up with the 76ers’ potent offense.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Philadelphia 76ers Odds
- Moneyline: Thunder +380 (bet $100 to win $380) | 76ers -475 (bet $475 to win $100)
- Spread: Thunder +9.5 (-108) | 76ers -9.5 (-112)
- Over/Under: 232.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
FAQs for Oklahoma City Thunder vs Philadelphia 76ers
Who is the best player ever to play for the Oklahoma City Thunder?
In the Thunder record book, one name stands atop the lists of most career points (18,859), rebounds (5,760), assists (6,897), steals (1,442), and minutes (28,328) in Thunder history. Russell Westbrook.
Is Oklahoma City Thunder a good team?
The Thunder is riding a five-game winning streak entering the upcoming slate of games with the third-best net rating in the league, fourth-highest defensive rating, and seventh-highest offensive rating.
What is the average age of OKC players?
Entering last season, the Thunder — which was still being led by 24-year-old Shai Gilgeous Alexander — topped the league in average roster age, at 23.6 years old.
What year was the Oklahoma City Thunder champion?
The franchise was based in Seattle for the first 41 years of its existence, during which, as the Seattle SuperSonics, it won three conference titles (1978, 1979, 1996) and the 1979 NBA championship. The Thunder won the Western Conference title in 2012.
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Conclusion
The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to emerge victorious from their upcoming game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 76ers’ superior talent and recent form, coupled with the Thunder’s inconsistency and injury concerns, suggest that the 76ers will come out on top in this match-up.
