Golden State Warriors at Philadelphia 76ers NBA Picks & Parlay 11/18/2017

Saturday, November 18, 2017

Wells Fargo Center

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The Golden State Warriors head to Wells Fargo Center to take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday, November 18, 2017. The opening line for this game has Golden State as 8.5 point favorites.

The Warriors come into this game with an overall record of 11-4. They are 1st in the Pacific Division. They currently have a point differential of 10.8 as they are averaging 117.5 points per game while giving up 106.7 per contest. The 76ers have an overall record of 8-6. They currently are 4th in the Atlantic Division. They are averaging 108.5 points per game and surrendering 109.4, good for a point differential of -0.9.

Valuable Golden State Warriors Betting Trends

The Golden State Warriors are 7-8-0 against the spread

The Golden State Warriors are 8-7-0 against the over/under

Important Philadelphia 76ers Betting Trends

The Philadelphia 76ers are 10-4-0 against the spread

The Philadelphia 76ers are 9-5-0 against the over/under

Key Golden State Warriors Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Philadelphia 76ers Injuries

11/08/17 PG Jerryd Bayless Wrist is out indefinitely
10/25/17 PG Markelle Fultz Shoulder is out indefinitely

Player Spotlight

Kevin Durant averages 24.8 points per contest in 34.4 minutes per game this year. He averages 5 assists per game and 7.1 rebounds per contest for Golden State. His field goal percentage is 53% for the season while his free throw percentage is 88%. Stephen Curry comes into this game averaging 24 points per contest while playing 32.2 minutes per night so far this year. He grabs 4.8 rebounds per contest and distributes 6.6 assists per game. His FG percentage is 45% while his free throw percentage is 93%.

Player Spotlight

Ben Simmons averages 17.8 points per game this year and he's on the court an average of 34.6 minutes per game. He also brings in 9.2 rebounds per game and 7.7 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 51% and his free throw percentage is 60%. Joel Embiid has scored 23 points per contest while playing 29 minutes per game this season for the 76ers. He hauls in 11.2 rebounds per contest and has 3.5 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 52% and his free throw percentage is at 76%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Warriors allow 106.7 points per contest which is 19th in the NBA. They also surrender a 43% shooting percentage and a 34% average from 3-point range, ranking them 3rd and 6th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 42.2 rebounds a game which ranks 8th, and they allow 23.6 assists per game which puts them in 22nd place in the league. They force 16 turnovers per game which ranks them 19th in the NBA. Golden State averages 117.5 points per contest this year, which is 1st in the league. Their average scoring margin is 10.8 and their shooting percentage is 51% as a unit, which has them ranked 1st. From 3-point territory they shoot 41%, which is good for 1st in the NBA. They average 45.1 boards per contest and 30.7 assists per game, which ranks them 10th and 1st in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 3rd with 17.2 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The 76ers give up 109.4 points per game, which ranks them 27th in the league. Their defense is surrendering a 44% shooting percentage and a 32% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 6th and 2nd in those defensive statistics. They rank 7th with 20.8 dimes allowed per game and 17th with 43.9 boards surrendered per contest. The 76ers are 9th in the league in forcing turnovers with 14.8 per contest this year. Philadelphia is 9th in the NBA with 108.5 points per contest this season. They are 11th in the league in shooting at 46%, while their average scoring margin is -0.93. They shoot 38% from beyond the arc, which is good for 8th in the league. They are 1st in the NBA in rebounding with 48.1 boards per contest and 2nd in assists per game with 26.4. The 76ers are 1st in turnovers per contest with 18.4.

Advanced Statistics

The Warriors are 1st in the NBA in offensive rating with 115.3, and their defensive rating of 104.7 is ranked 24th. In terms of pace they are 5th in the league with 101.9 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 59% is 1st. As a team they are 1st in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 62% and they shoot 3-pointers on 38% of their shots, ranking 3rd in the league. Golden State is 2nd in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 15.4 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.7 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 49%, which is 28th in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Philadelphia is 1st in the NBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 15.9 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.7 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 49%, which is 25th in the league. The 76ers are 20th in the NBA in offensive rating with 105.2, and their defensive rating of 106.1 is ranked 18th. In terms of pace they are 4th in the league with 103.1 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 53% is 10th. As a team they are 13th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 36% of their shots, ranking 13th in the league.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Golden State -8.5 and over 233 total points

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