The injury-ravaged Philadelphia 76ers (23-46) roll into the Frost Bank Center to face a San Antonio Spurs (29-39) team that's been lighting up scoreboards with the NBA's top-ranked March offense despite missing Victor Wembanyama.
While Quentin Grimes has been a lone bright spot for Philly, dropping 28.5 points per game over his last ten outings including a 46-point explosion against Houston, the Sixers' 28th-ranked defense has been hemorrhaging 130 points per game during their recent slide.
The stage is set for what could be an offensive showcase as the home team Spurs, winners of three of their last five, take on the visiting Sixers who've dropped 17 of their previous 20 games.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Philadelphia 76ers prediction: who will win?
For tonight's San Antonio Spurs vs Philadelphia 76ers matchup, our predictive model gives the Spurs a 61.67% chance of defeating the Sixers.
San Antonio Spurs: 61.67% win probability
- Better recent form (WLWLW compared to Sixers' LLWLL)
- Higher scoring efficiency (7768 points in 68 games vs 7580 points in 69 games)
- Superior defensive record (7920 points against vs 7952 points against)
Philadelphia 76ers: 38.33% win probability
- Poor road performance (23-46 overall record)
- Offensive struggles (averaging 109.8 points per game)
- Negative momentum (lost 3 of last 5 games)
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San Antonio Spurs vs. Philadelphia 76ers odds
Here are the latest odds for this NBA matchup as the Philadelphia 76ers head to San Antonio to face the home team Spurs on Friday, March 21.
| San Antonio Spurs | Philadelphia 76ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -218 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | +185 (via Caesars Sportsbook) |
San Antonio Spurs vs. Philadelphia 76ers preview
The struggling 76ers limp into San Antonio's Frost Bank Center missing nearly their entire starting lineup, with Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Andre Drummond all sidelined for the season.
There's been one bright spot in Philly's darkness though - Quentin Grimes has been absolutely lighting it up, dropping 46 against Houston last week and averaging nearly 29 points over his last ten games.
The Spurs aren't exactly having a dream season either, but they've found their offensive groove lately, leading the NBA in offensive rating this month despite losing Victor Wembanyama.
Sandro Mamukelashvili has emerged as an unlikely hero for San Antonio, coming off a ridiculous 34-point performance on 13-of-14 shooting against the Knicks.
While both teams are playing some seriously questionable defense (they're both bottom-three in March), their recent matchups have been turning into absolute scoring festivals.
The last time these teams met in December, Philly squeaked out a 111-106 win, but that was with a very different-looking Sixers squad.
With the Spurs finding their rhythm at home (18-16) and the Sixers struggling mightily on the road (11-24), this Friday night showdown could get ugly for the visitors.
Keep an eye on the Grimes-Mamukelashvili scoring duel - it might not be the star matchup we expected this season, but it's the one we've got.
Key stats
- 1Spurs sit 13th in Western Conference with 29-39 record while 76ers rank 12th in East at 23-46
- 276ers carry a concerning LLWLL form streak versus Spurs' more stable WLWLW recent performance
- 3Spurs hold offensive edge scoring 7768 points to 76ers' 7580 through similar games played
- 4San Antonio's -152 point differential significantly better than Philadelphia's -372 on the season
San Antonio Spurs vs. Philadelphia 76ers form
San Antonio Spurs vs. Philadelphia 76ers head to head
San Antonio Spurs
17%
Philadelphia 76ers
83%
Dec 24, 2024
Philadelphia 76ers
111 : 106
San Antonio Spurs
Jul 20, 2024
San Antonio Spurs
80 : 96
Philadelphia 76ers
Apr 7, 2024
San Antonio Spurs
126 : 133
Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 23, 2024
Philadelphia 76ers
133 : 123
San Antonio Spurs
Feb 4, 2023
San Antonio Spurs
125 : 137
Philadelphia 76ers
Oct 22, 2022
Philadelphia 76ers
105 : 114
San Antonio Spurs
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