Warriors vs 76ers predictions 1/28/20 NBA Picks & Betting Tips

Game: Golden State Warriors vs Philadelphia 76ers

Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Location: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA

TV: TNT

Odds/Point Spread: Philadelphia -9.5

Total/Over-Under: 224

Alec Burks and the Golden State Warriors (10-37, 5th in the Pacific Division) go to Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday where they'll take on the Philadelphia 76ers (30-17, 3rd in the Atlantic Division). The spread on this matchup has Philadelphia as 9.5 point favorites. The O/U has been set at 224.

The Warriors cover the spread 46.8% of the time, having gone 22-25-0 ATS. Philadelphia is covering 46.5% of the time, going 20-23-4 against the spread.

Key Golden State Warriors Injuries

10/30/19 PG Stephen Curry Hand is out indefinitely
10/19/19 SG Klay Thompson Knee is out indefinitely
01/10/20 C Kevon Looney Abdominal is out indefinitely

Key Philadelphia 76ers Injuries

01/27/20 PF Joel Embiid Finger is upgraded to questionable Tuesday vs Golden State
01/23/20 SG Josh Richardson Hamstring is out indefinitely

Player Spotlight

D'Angelo Russell averages 23.9 points per contest in 32.2 minutes per game this year. He averages 6.3 assists per game and 3.6 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 43% for the season while his free throw percentage is 79%. Alec Burks comes into this game averaging 15.9 points per contest while playing 29.3 minutes per night. He grabs 4.8 rebounds per contest and distributes 3.3 assists per game. His FG percentage is 40% while his free throw percentage is 90%.

Player Spotlight

Al Horford averages 12.6 points per game and he sees the court an average of 31.1 minutes per game. He also hauls in 6.6 rebounds per game and dishes 3.9 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 45% and his free throw percentage is 71%. Tobias Harris scores 19.5 points per contest while playing 34.4 minutes per game. He hauls in 6.7 rebounds per contest and has 2.9 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 48% and his free throw percentage is at 80%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Warriors allow 114.2 points per contest which is 22nd in the NBA. They also surrender a 47% shooting percentage and a 38% average from 3-point range, ranking them 24th and 29th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 47.3 rebounds a game which ranks 28th, and they allow 25.6 assists per game which puts them in 25th place in the league. They force 15.9 turnovers per game which ranks them 27th in the NBA. Golden State averages 105.7 points per contest, which is 25th in the league. Their average scoring margin is -8.5 and their shooting percentage is 43% as a unit, which has them ranked 30th. From 3-point territory they shoot 34%, which is good for 26th in the NBA. They average 43.9 boards per contest and 24.7 assists per game, which ranks them 21st and 12th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 17th with 14.7 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The 76ers give up 104.8 points per game, which ranks them 2nd in the league. Their defense surrenders a 45% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 12th and 14th in those defensive statistics. They rank 3rd with 21.9 dimes allowed per game and 1st with 41.5 boards surrendered per contest. The 76ers are 13th in the league in forcing turnovers with 14.5 per contest. Philadelphia is 23rd in the NBA with 108.4 points per contest this season. They are 9th in the league in shooting at 47%, while their average scoring margin is 3.6. They shoot 35% from beyond the arc, which is good for 16th in the league. They are 12th in the NBA in rebounding with 45.9 boards per contest and 4th in assists per game with 26.2. The 76ers are 16th in turnovers per contest with 14.8.

Advanced Statistics

The Warriors are 30th in the league in defensive rating with 112.8, and their offensive rating of 104.4 is ranked 25th. They are 15th in the NBA in pace with 100.2 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 49% is 30th. As a unit they are 28th in the league in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 34% of their shot attempts, ranking 26th in the NBA. Golden State is 16th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.9 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.9 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 55%, which is 4th in the NBA.

Advanced Statistics

Philadelphia is 12th in the league in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.3 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.2 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 51%, which is 23rd in the NBA. The 76ers are 20th in the league in defensive rating with 105.5, and their offensive rating of 109.1 is ranked 3rd. They are 18th in the NBA in pace with 98.9 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 53% is 13th. As a unit they are 18th in the league in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 35% of their shot attempts, ranking 22nd in the NBA.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Philadelphia -9.5 and over 224 total points

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