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2021 NBA Handicapping
(18-8) Philadelphia 76ers vs. Phoenix Suns (15-9)
Date: Saturday, February 13th
Time: 3:00 PM EST
Venue: Phoenix Suns Arena, Phoenix, Arizona
NBA Moneyline Odds: OFF
NBA Betting Odds: 76ers -1
NBA Betting Total: 227
Saturday, February 13th finds the Philadelphia 76ers and Phoenix Suns playing in their first meeting this season.
The Suns hold the all-time record between the clubs with 69 wins in 127 meetings. Last season, the clubs played twice with Phoenix taking both contests.
Philadelphia 76ers
Sitting atop the Eastern Conference standings the 76ers have navigated COVID-19 scares and injuries and withstood the adversity.
They rank fourth defensively although when invested this team appears to have the potential to be the scariest on that side of the court. Although they rank 12th offensively no opponent has proven capable of stopping Joel Embiid.
That’s a big factor once the team hits the postseason when one player can decide the outcome of the game with the final shot.
Ultimately, the 76ers will need to stay healthy, particularly Embiid who has appeared in 21 of the 76ers’ 26 matches this season.
The big man is averaging a double-double of 29.4 points and 11.3 rebounds rendering him an obvious choice as an MVP candidate. Those markers rank fourth and 11th (points and rebounds) in the association.
In his first season as the head coach for Philly, perhaps Doc Rivers’ best attribute has been getting buy-in from his players on their specific roles. He’s letting Ben Simmons — be Ben Simmons and not putting pressure on him to shoot from the perimeter or even in the mid-range for that matter.
Having experience with Tobias Harris while with the Clippers, Doc seems to be putting more emphasis on him being the secondary scoring option and it’s working.
Shake Milton didn’t play in the Thursday match due to an ankle injury and is questionable for Saturday.
Mike Scott is dealing with a knee injury that has kept him out since January 14th. There is no timetable for his return.
Phoenix Suns
Chris Paul has had an immediate impact on the Suns doing a very similar job in Phoenix as he conducted for the Thunder in Oklahoma City last season.
Just as he worked with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the youngsters in OKC he’s doing the same for Devin Booker and the young players in Phoenix.
One player who is arguably benefiting most is big man Deandre Ayton. Although his shot attempts have slightly decreased (14.9 to 10.7) his field goal, two-point and effective field goal percentages are all improved.
Likely a product of having CP3 on the floor putting him in situations to better succeed.
Cameron Payne has a long history of foot injuries and has missed the last nine games with another foot injury. His timetable for return is unknown.
Both Dario Saric and Abdel Nader are nursing ankle injuries and their presence in the match Saturday is questionable.
NBA Betting Trends:
- The 76ers are 6-4 in the teams last 10 head to head meetings
- The clubs are 5-5 ATS in the last 10 head to head meetings
- Over/Under is 8-2 in the teams last 10 head to head meetings
Free Philadelphia 76ers vs. Phoenix Suns NBA Prediction:
Although Ayton is vastly improved he’ll be in tough having to deal with Embiid. Only the Heat and Hornets have held the 76ers big man under 20 points this season and I’m not convinced Ayton will fare well.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: 76ers ATS
Phoenix is 8-4 at home while Philly is 7-6 on the road but Embiid didn’t play in four of those losses. I think Embiid will be looking at Ayton and chanting barbecue chicken all game long.
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