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76ers vs Celtics Prediction 2/20/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 07:44:46 +0000

The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers meet Thursday in NBA action at the Wells Fargo Center. Here’s a 76ers vs Celtics Prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs Celtics Pick.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics beat the Spurs and Heat, and play the Knicks, Raptors, and Pistons next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 117.2 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 108.2 points on 45 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27 points and 8.7 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.9 points and 6 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.

Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Raptors and Nets, and they play the Nets, Bulls, and Knicks next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 109.1 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 112.9 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 27.6 points and 6.1 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 24.9 points and 8.5 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39 rebounds per game.

Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win

The underdogs have won four of the 76ers’ last five games.
The Celtics have lost five of their last seven games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 games as favorites following a home win.
The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the 76ers’ last eight games at Wells Fargo Center.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

The Celtics have won 16 of their last 17 games against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
The 76ers have lost each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games.
The Celtics have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games at Wells Fargo Center following a home win.

Matchup/League Facts

The 76ers rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (39.0).
The 76ers rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (48.6%).
The Celtics rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (11.8).
The Celtics rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (17.7).

76ers vs Celtics Injury Report

The 76ers will be without Jared McCain, Justin Edwards, Kyle Lowry, and Eric Gordon.

The Celtics will be without Xavier Tillman due to a knee injury.

76ers vs Celtics Prediction

The Boston Celtics are capable of winning comfortably, but I’ll continue to ride the belief that the break is going to cause some sloppy, funky play. A week off breaks a rhythm. Also, the break allowed a team like the 76ers to get healthier. The Celtics have had issues covering these inflated lines, which has led to a 23-31-1 ATS record. The underdog has covered six of the last 10 games between the Celtics and 76ers, and four of those covers were outright wins. No Embiid or PG on the injury report is a sight for sore eyes. Give me the 76ers and the points.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Celtics vs. 76ers 2/20/25

Hans Geevers — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 01:08:38 +0000

This Thursday, the NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this week’s Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Jayson Tatum, Forward, Boston Celtics $10,000

How important has forward Jayson Tatum been to the Boston Celtics starting lineup this season? Let’s review Jayson Tatum’s player data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 52 games that Jayson Tatum has played for the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA regular season, Tatum is averaging a robust 27.1 points, 8.7 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.5 blocks a game.

Looking the data just presented more closely, in the 52 games that Jayson Tatum has played for the Boston Celtics this season, Tatum is averaging 50.1 Draftkings points a game. It has to be said, those are the type of DFS numbers I need to see from a player that I select at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest.

In summary, I think Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing Jayson Tatum at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA single game contest.

Flex Plays

Tyrese Maxey, Point Guard, Philadelphia 76ers $9,600

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey has established himself as one the best guards in the National Basketball Association today. Let’s review Maxey’s recent game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 46 games that point guard Tyrese Maxey has played for the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Maxey has averaged 27.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 2.1 steals, and 0.5 blocks a game.

Last month, in the Milwaukee Bucks 123-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, Philadelphia point guard Tyrese Maxey played exceptionally well. More specifically, Maxey compiled 37 points, six rebounds, seven assists, one steal and one block in the Bucks victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Jaylen Brown, Forward (Boston Celtics) $8,000: Kelly Oubre Jr., Shooting Guard (Philadelphia 76ers) $6,600.

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Nets vs 76ers Prediction 2/12/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 04:56:58 +0000

The Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Barclays Center. Here’s a Nets vs 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Nets vs 76ers Pick.

Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Bucks and Raptors, and they play the Celtics, Bulls, and Knicks next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 109.5 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 113.3 points on 48.7 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 28.1 points and 6.2 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 24.8 points and 8.3 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.9 rebounds per game.

Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview

The Brooklyn Nets beat the Heat and Hornets, and they play the Cavs, Wizards, and Thunder next. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 105.3 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 111.7 points on 48 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24.7 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 19.3 points and 4.1 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer, and Nic Claxton is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.8 rebounds per game.

Why the Brooklyn Nets will win

The underdogs have won each of the 76ers’ last four games.
The 76ers have lost five of their last six games as favorites.
The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the 76ers’ last 11 games.
The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as favorites.

Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win

The Nets have lost each of their last 14 games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
The 76ers have won each of their last 10 games as road favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as home underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last six games as road favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.

Total Points Facts

Each of the Nets’ last eight games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
Each of the 76ers’ last six games as road favorites has gone OVER the total points line.

Nets vs 76ers Injury Report

The Nets will be without Cam Thomas, Noah Clowney, and Bojan Bogdanovic. Nic Claxton is questionable with an ankle injury.

The 76ers will be without Jared McCain. Kyle Lowry and Eric Gordon are questionable after not playing last night.

Nets vs 76ers Prediction

I don’t want to back the 76ers as much as the next guy, and I’ve bashed this team all season. Even while getting healthier, the 76ers have lost six of their last seven games. The 76ers lost last night at home to the Raptors. With that said, the Nets aren’t a good team, they’re banged up, and they’re 8-17 SU at home. We’re not being asked to lay anything crazy and the 76ers need to take advantage of games like this to gain ground in the standings. It’s a must-win, especially right before the break. This could be a confidence-boosting win or another soul-snatching loss. I don’t have a lot of confidence in the 76ers, but even they should win this game. I’ll lay the bucket.

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76ers vs Raptors Prediction 2/11/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 06:00:22 +0000

The Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Wells Fargo Center. Here’s a 76ers vs Raptors Prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs Raptors Pick.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors lost to the Thunder and Rockets, and they play the Cavs, Heat, and Suns next. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 110.7 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 116.5 points on 47 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 21.6 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.9 points and 7.8 rebounds. Gradey Dick is the third double-digit scorer, and Jakob Poeltl is dishing 2.8 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 74.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.

Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Bucks and Pistons, and they play the Nets, Celtics, and Bulls next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 109.5 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 113.3 points on 48.7 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 28.1 points and 6.2 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 24.8 points and 8.3 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.9 rebounds per game.

Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win

The Raptors have lost each of their last 15 road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
The 76ers have won seven of their last eight games against the Raptors.
The 76ers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against the Raptors following a road loss.
The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

The 76ers have lost four of their last five games as favorites.
The underdogs have won each of the 76ers’ last three games.
The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the 76ers’ last 10 games.
The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as home favorites.

Total Points Facts

Each of the 76ers’ last four games against Atlantic Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
Each of the Raptors’ last four road games on the first leg of a back-to-back has gone UNDER the total points line.

76ers vs Raptors Injury Report

The 76ers will be without Jared McCain and Kyle Lowry. Joel Embiid and Eric Gordon are questionable.

The Raptors will be without Jakob Poeltl, RJ Barrett, PJ Tucker, and Brandon Ingram.

76ers vs Raptors Prediction

The Philadelphia 76ers are getting healthier, which means they’re going to start getting respect in the betting market, but I’m not buying it. The 76ers continue to play underachieving ball, and that includes losses in five of their last six games. The 76ers have lost three of their last four games as a favorite. The Raptors have played winning ball since getting rotation guys back from injuries, and they’re 31-21-1 ATS on the season. The 76ers have a cover percentage of 38.4 percent, which makes them the third-worst cover team in the NBA. Only the Kings and Suns are worse at covering numbers than the 76ers. I’m not laying this number with the 76ers when they have trouble simply winning, let alone by the margin. Give me the Raptors and the points.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Raptors vs. 76ers 2/11/25

Hans Geevers — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 04:45:59 +0000

This Tuesday, the NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Philadelphia 76ers and the Toronto Raptors. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Toronto Raptors game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tomorrow night’s Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Tyrese Maxey, Point Guard, Philadelphia 76ers $10,800

Point guard Tyrese Maxey’s ability to take over games while leading his team to victories has been impressive this season. In my view, Tyrese Maxey’s consistent outstanding performances on the basketball court in the 2024 NBA regular season has solidified his status as one of the best point guards in the National Basketball Association today.

In the 45 games that point guard Tyrese Maxey has played for the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Maxey has averaged 47.1 Draftkings points a game.

Upon closer examination of the data just presented, in the 45 games that point guard Tyrese Maxey has played for the Philadelphia 76ers this season, Maxey is averaging a robust 28.1 points and 6.2 assists a game.

More recently, in the Philadelphia 76ers thrilling 118-116 win over the Dallas Mavericks six days ago, 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey played exceptionally well. More specifically, Maxey compiled 33 points, four rebounds, 13 rebounds and two steals in the Philadelphia 76ers victory over the Mavericks.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the 76ers win over the Mavericks just mentioned, Tyrese Maxey amassed a massive 63.1 Draftkings points.

In my view, Tyrese Maxey is the player most likely to score the highest number of Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. With that said, I am backing talented Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey at the captain for this single game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Scottie Barnes, Guard, Toronto Raptors $10,200

Veteran guard Scottie Barnes has been a key contributor to the Toronto Raptors success on the offensive side of the basketball this season.

In the 40 games that Scottie Barnes has played for the Toronto Raptors in the 2024 NBA regular season, Barnes has averaged a respectable 19.9 points, 7.8 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.1 steals a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA regular season game (Draftkings price noted): Immanuel Quickley, Point Guard (Toronto Raptors) $6,200: Quentin Grimes, Shooting Guard (Dallas Mavericks) $4,800.

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Bucks vs 76ers Prediction 2/9/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 02:40:20 +0000

The Philadelphia 76ers invade the Fiserv Forum to do battle with the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday afternoon. Here’s a Bucks vs 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Bucks vs 76ers Pick.

Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers have been in a rut as they’ve lost four of their last five games overall and they will be eager to avoid a third straight defeat after getting routed by the Pistons in a 125-112 road defeat on Friday. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 27 points and seven assists, Joel Embiid added 23 points with seven rebounds and six assists while Quentin Grimes, Kelly Oubre Jr, and Paul George scored 14 points each. As a team, the 76ers shot 49 percent from the field, but they just couldn’t stop a spirited Pistons team and were never in the contest after falling behind by 78-49 going into halftime. The 76ers will meet the Raptors after this game.

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks have been in a slump as they’ve lost five of their last six games overall and they will be hoping to bounce back after getting beaten by the Hawks in a 115-110 road defeat on Friday. Bobby Portis led the team with 26 points, 15 rebounds, and six assists, Damian Lillard added 23 points with nine rebounds and 10 assists while Gary Trent Jr chipped in with 19 points off the bench. As a team, the Bucks shot 42 percent from the field and 19 of 50 from the 3-point line as they exploded for 47 points in the second quarter to take a 21-point lead, only to see their hard work go to waste in the third quarter where they got outscored by 37-17 to allow the Hawks off the hook in the end.

Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win

The Bucks have won each of their last nine games against the 76ers following a loss.
The 76ers have lost each of their last 10 games as road underdogs following a loss.
The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games as road underdogs following a loss.
The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last six games against the 76ers following a road loss.

Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win

The Bucks have lost four of their last five games as favorites.
The 76ers have won seven of their last nine games as road underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the 76ers’ last nine games.
The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games.

Total Points Facts

Each of the 76ers’ last five road games following a road loss has gone OVER the total points line.
Each of the Bucks’ last four games against Atlantic Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.

Bucks vs 76ers Prediction

The 76ers are keeping an eye on Joel Embiid who is listed as questionable for this one, while the Bucks have ruled out Giannis Antetokounmpo and they have Pat Connaughton listed as questionable. Both teams are coming into this meeting low on confidence as the 76ers have lost four of their last five games, while the Bucks have lost five of their last six. Surely, the 76ers won’t play as poorly as they did on Friday, but it’s still hard to trust them against a struggling Bucks team playing without Antetokounmpo. This is definitely one of those games where you should check the lineups before tipoff, but assuming that Antetokounmpo is indeed out, I will lean towards the 76ers to bounce back with a much-needed win here.

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Draftkings Best NBA Showdown Picks: 76ers vs. Pistons 2/7/25

Hans Geevers — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:02:16 +0000

The NBA presents a regular season matchup featuring the Philadelphia 76ers and the Detroit Pistons. Let’s take a look at this game from a Draftkings perspective.

Prior to discussing the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Detroit Pistons game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy pots. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Philadelphia 76ers vs. Detroit Pistons matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Cade Cunningham, Point Guard, Detroit Pistons $11,000

Point guard Cade Cunningham has been an essential part of the Detroit Pistons starting lineup this season. Having stated that, how has the talented point guard performed from a statistical perspective? Let’s dive into Cunningham’s game data from this season to answer that question.

In the 47 games that Cade Cunningham has played for the Detroit Pistons in the 2024 NBA regular season, Cunningham has averaged 25.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 9.4 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks a game.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the 47 games that Cade Cunningham has played for the Detroit Pistons this season, Cunningham is averaging a robust 51.2 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Cleveland Cavaliers thrilling 118-115 win over the Detroit Pistons two days ago, Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham certainly played at a high level. More specifically, Cunningham amassed a whopping 38 points, seven rebounds, nine assists, four steals and one block in the Cleveland Cavaliers victory over the Detroit Pistons.

In my view, Cade Cunningham is the most likely player to accumulate the highest number of DraftKings points in this NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am rolling with Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham at the captain position for this single game DraftKings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Tyrese Maxey, Point Guard, Philadelphia 76ers $10,400

In the 42 games that point guard Tyrese Maxey has played for the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Maxey has averaged 27.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 1.9 steals, and 0.4 blocks a game.

Last week, in the Denver Nuggets thrilling 137-134 win over the Philadelphia 76ers days, Philadelphia point guard Tyrese Maxey played exceptionally well. Let me be more specific. Maxey compiled 42 points, two rebounds, nine assists, two steals and one block in the Denver Nuggets victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in today’s NBA regular season game (Draftkings price noted): Joel Embiid, Center (Philadelphia 76ers) $10,800: Jalen Duren, Center (Detroit Pistons) $7,200: Justin Edwards, Small Forward (Philadelphia 76ers) $4,600.

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Pistons vs 76ers Prediction 2/7/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:18:07 +0000

The Philadelphia 76ers and the Detroit Pistons duke it out at Little Caesars Arena on Friday night. Here’s a Pistons vs 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Pistons vs 76ers Pick.

Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers have gone cold lately as they’ve lost three of their last four games and they will be hoping for a better result after coming up just short to the Heat in a 108-101 loss on Wednesday. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 31 points, five assists, and four steals, Kelly Oubre Jr added 15 points with 11 rebounds while Adem Bona chipped in with 11 points off the bench. As a team, the 76ers shot 38 percent from the field and 12 of 40 from the 3-point line as they showed plenty of fight to hang within striking distance despite a poor shooting night, but they were never truly a threat with Paul George scoring just nine points and Eric Gordon finishing with just five points on two of nine shooting off the bench.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons have been in a rut as they’ve lost five of their last seven games overall and they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting stunned by the Cavaliers in a heartbreaking 118-115 loss on Wednesday. Cade Cunningham led the team with 38 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists, Tim Hardaway Jr added 20 points while Ausar Thompson chipped in with 12 points, eight rebounds, and three assists but no other player finished in double figures in scoring. As a team, the Pistons shot just 39 percent from the field and 12 of 37 from the 3-point line as they worked hard to erase a 12-point deficit and looked to be headed for overtime before the Cavaliers’ Darius Garland drained the game-winner at the buzzer to snatch the game away from the Pistons.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

The Pistons have won three of their last four games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
The 76ers have lost four of their last six games as favorites after losing as favorites.
The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the 76ers’ last eight games.
The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as favorites.

Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win

The 76ers have won each of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
The Pistons have lost each of their last five night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five night games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

Each of the 76ers’ last four games as road favorites has gone OVER the total points line.
Six of the Pistons’ last seven home games against the 76ers following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.

Pistons vs 76ers Prediction

The 76ers are still shorthanded with Andre Drummond ruled out and Guerschon Yabusele listed as questionable, while the Pistons are keeping an eye on Cade Cunningham who is questionable with a right ankle sprain. This is definitely one of those games where you should check the lineups before tipoff as the availability of Cunningham will have an impact on the line. The 76ers have cooled off a bit lately as they’re constantly dealing with injuries and different lineups, so I am looking at the Pistons who represent decent value as the underdogs at home. You really couldn’t back either side with any confidence, but this looks like a good spot for the Pistons at home and I think they are great value if Cunningham is able to suit up.

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Draftkings Best NBA Showdown Picks: Heat vs. 76ers 2/5/25

Hans Geevers — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:29:53 +0000

Later today, the NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Miami Heat and the Philadelphia 76ers. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Miami Heat vs. Philadelphia 76ers game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Miami Heat vs. Philadelphia 76ers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Tyler Herro, Point Guard, Miami Heat $9,600

Miami Heat point guard Tyler Herro has certainly been a standout performer for the Miami Heat this season. Having stated that, how the Miami guard performed from a statistical perspective? Let’s examine Herro’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 47 games that Tyler Herro has played for the Miami Heat in the 2024 NBA regular season, Herro has averaged a massive 41.2 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Miami Heat’s 125-119 win over the Orlando Magic two weeks ago, Herro compiled a whopping 61.5 Draftkings points.

In my opinion, Tyler Herro is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. With that said, I am rolling with Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA DFS Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Tyrese Maxey, Point Guard, Philadelphia 76ers $11,000

Point guard Tyrese Maxey has certainly been an essential part of the Philadelphia 76ers starting lineup this season. Let’s review Maxey’s game data from this season to better shed light on my previous statement.

Looking closer the data just presented, in the Nuggets win over the Philadelphia 76ers, Maxey is averaging 62.5 Draftkings points.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in today’s NBA regular season game (Draftkings price noted): Bam Adebayo, Center (Miami Heat) $9,000: Nikola Jovic, Power Forward (Miami Heat) $6,200: Ricky Council IV, Guard (Philadelphia 76ers) $4,400.

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76ers vs Heat Prediction 2/5/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:51:53 +0000

The Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Wells Fargo Center. Here’s a 76ers vs Heat Prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs Heat Pick.

Miami Heat Betting Preview

The Miami Heat beat the Spurs, lost to the Bulls, and they play the Nets, Celtics, and Thunder next. The Miami Heat are averaging 110.8 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 110.6 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Tyler Herro is averaging 23.8 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Jimmy Butler is averaging 17 points and 5.2 rebounds. Bam Adebayo is the third double-digit scorer and Terry Rozier is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Miami Heat are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free throw line. The Miami Heat are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.

Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Celtics, beat the Mavs, and they play the Pistons, Bucks, and Raptors next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 109.1 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 49 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 27.7 points and 6 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 24.4 points and 7.9 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 6.4 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.9 rebounds per game.

Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win

The Heat have lost four of their last five games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
The 76ers have won each of their last three games as home underdogs against the Heat.
The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the 76ers’ last seven games.
The Heat have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.

Why the Miami Heat will win

The Heat have won each of their last 12 games as road favorites after losing as favorites.
The 76ers have lost six of their last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
The Heat have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as road favorites after losing as favorites.
The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.

Total Points Facts

Each of the 76ers’ last seven home games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Twelve of the Heat’s last 13 games as favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.

76ers vs Heat Injury Report

The 76ers will be without Jared McCain, Kyle Lowry, and Joel Embiid. Paul George, KJ Martin, and Andre Drummond are questionable.

The Miami Heat will be without Josh Richardson, Isaiah Stevens, and Dru Smith. Jimmy Butler remains suspended.

76ers vs Heat Prediction

Usually, I’d consider the home team with both sides on the end of a back-to-back, but the 76ers remain banged up and Embiid isn’t going to play. It’s tough to play a second game in as many days with so many key players out. Guys are already logging heavy minutes and have to get out there again. The Heat are the healthier side, and they should be motivated for a bounce-back effort after blowing an inexcusable game against the Bulls. We’re not being asked to lay much. I’ll give the edge to the Heat because of health, but I’m not thrilled with the way they’re playing right now and the constant-blown leads this season.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Mavericks vs. 76ers 2/4/25

Hans Geevers — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:50:12 +0000

Later today, the NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Philadelphia 76ers and the Dallas Mavericks. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Dallas Mavericks game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Dallas Mavericks vs. Philadelphia 76ers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Tyrese Maxey, Point Guard, Philadelphia 76ers $11,000

Point guard Tyrese Maxey has certainly been an essential part of the Philadelphia 76ers starting lineup this season Considering this statement, what do the statistics indicate regarding Maxey’s performance? To answer this question, let’s analyze Maxey’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season.

In the 41 games that point guard Tyrese Maxey has played for the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Maxey has averaged 27.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.9 steals, and 0.5 blocks a game.

More recently, in the Denver Nuggets 137-134 win over the Philadelphia 76ers five days, 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey played exceptionally well. Let me be more specific. Maxey compiled 42 points, two rebounds, nine assists, two steals and one block in the Denver Nuggets victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Looking closer the data just presented, in the Nuggets win over the Philadelphia 76ers, Maxey is averaging 62.5 Draftkings points. It has to be said, those are the type of DFS numbers I need to see from a player that I select at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

In summary, I think Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this evening’s NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing Tyrese Maxey at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA single game contest.

Flex Plays

Kyrie Irving, Guard, Dallas Mavericks $10,600

Guard Kyrie Irving has proven to be the pivotal backcourt leader for the Dallas Mavericks this season. To evaluate his performance statistically, we will review Irving’s latest game statistics from the 2024 NBA regular season.

In the 39 games that guard Kyrie Irving has played for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Irving has averaged a rather impressive 24.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.4 blocks a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Daniel Gafford, Center (Dallas Mavericks) $9,600: Kelly Oubre Jr., Shooting Guard (Philadelphia 76ers) $7,800.

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76ers vs Mavericks Prediction 2/4/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 02:35:18 +0000

The Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Wells Fargo Center. Here’s a 76ers vs Mavericks Prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs Mavericks Pick.

Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview

The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Pistons and Cavs, and they play the Celtics, Rockets, and Kings next. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 115.3 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 113.3 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Kyrie Irving is averaging 24.3 points and 4.8 assists, while PJ Washington is averaging 14.4 points and 8.4 rebounds. Klay Thompson is the third double-digit scorer and Daniel Gafford is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.

Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Nuggets and Celtics, and they play the Heat, Pistons, and Bucks next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 109.1 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 49 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 27.7 points and 6 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 24.4 points and 7.9 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 6.4 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.9 rebounds per game.

Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win

The Mavericks have lost each of their last seven games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
The 76ers have won each of their last six games as favorites following a loss.
The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
The home team has covered the spread in eight of the 76ers’ last nine games.

Why the Dallas Mavericks will win

The Mavericks have won nine of their last 10 games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
The 76ers have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight home games against Southwest Division opponents.
The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the 76ers’ last six games.

Total Points Facts

Eight of the last nine games between the Mavericks and 76ers have gone UNDER the total points line.
Eight of the Mavericks’ last nine games at Wells Fargo Center have gone UNDER the total points line.

76ers vs Mavericks Injury Report

The 76ers will be without Jared McCain. Joel Embiid, Paul George, Caleb Martin, KJ Martin, Caleb Martin, and Andre Drummond are questionable.

The Mavs will continue to be without Dwight Powell and Dereck Lively II. The Mavericks will also be without the newly acquired Anthony Davis.

76ers vs Mavericks Prediction

The Philadelphia 76ers are still banged up, but they’ve been injured so much that they’re finally learning how to play well without key guys. The 76ers have won four of their last six and those two losses were a one-possession game against the Nuggets and a game against the Celtics where they just collapsed in the fourth quarter. The Mavs have injuries of their own, and I still question the overall mental health of that locker room. The trade of Luka Doncic is still fresh, and I’m sure players and coaches are still feeling it, considering nobody knew it was coming. Anthony Davis also isn’t cleared yet. It may take some time for the Mavericks to really get going and put the transaction behind them. The 76ers are starting to find their footing. At home, I’ll lay the bucket.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Celtics vs. 76ers 2/2/25

Hans Geevers — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 16:11:09 +0000

Later today, the NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Jayson Tatum, Forward, Boston Celtics $10,000

Forward Jayson Tatum been instrumental to the Boston Celtics offensive success this season Considering this, what do the statistics indicate regarding Tatum’s performance? To explore this, we will analyze Tatum’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season.

In the 46 games that Jayson Tatum has played for the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA regular season, Tatum is averaging a robust 26.7 points, 8.9 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.5 blocks a game.

Looking the data just presented more closely, in the 46 games that Jayson Tatum has played for the Boston Celtics this season, Tatum is averaging 50.6 Draftkings points a game. It has to be said, those are the type of DFS numbers I need to see from a player that I select at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

In summary, I think Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this evening’s NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing Jayson Tatum at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA single game contest.

Flex Plays

Tyrese Maxey, Point Guard, Philadelphia 76ers $10,400

In the 40 games that point guard Tyrese Maxey has played for the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Maxey has averaged 27.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 2.1 steals, and 0.5 blocks a game.

More recently, in the Milwaukee Bucks 123-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers last month, 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey played exceptionally well. More specifically, Maxey compiled 37 points, six rebounds, seven assists, one steal and one block in the Bucks victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Jaylen Brown, Forward (Boston Celtics) $8,600: Ricky Council IV, Small Forward (Philadelphia 76ers) $4,400.

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76ers vs Celtics Prediction 2/2/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 03:05:10 +0000

The Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers duke it out at the Wells Fargo Center on Sunday night. Here’s a 76ers vs Celtics Prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs Celtics Pick.

Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics have been in decent shape as they’ve won five of their last seven games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight win after sneaking past the Pelicans in a 128-126 road win on Friday. Jaylen Brown led the team with 28 points, six rebounds, and four assists, Jayson Tatum added 27 points with six rebounds and 10 assists while Kristaps Porzingis and Derrick White scored 16 points each. As a team, the Celtics shot 50 percent from the field and 16 of 41 from the 3-point line as they went back and forth with the Pelicans in a game that looked headed for overtime before Jayson Tatum drained the game-winner at the buzzer to send the Celtics over the line. The Celtics will meet the Cavs after this game.

Philadelphia 76ers

Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers were starting to heat up as they were on a four-game win streak before they got stopped in their tracks by the Nuggets in a 137-134 home defeat on Friday. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 42 points and nine assists on 15 of 26 shooting, Guerschon Yabusele added 28 points while Kelly Oubre Jr chipped in with 17 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. As a team, the 76ers shot 55 percent from the field and 21 of 40 from the 3-point line as they went on an 8-0 run late in the fourth quarter to overcome a five-point deficit, only to get outscored by 15-9 in the final 2:11 to fall just short in the end. The 76ers will play the Mavericks, Heat, and Pistons next.

Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win

The Celtics have lost each of their last five games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
The underdogs have won four of the 76ers’ last five games.
The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 14 games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
The home team has covered the spread in seven of the 76ers’ last eight games.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

The Celtics have won 15 of their last 16 games against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
The 76ers have lost six of their last seven home games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games following a loss.
The Celtics have covered the spread in six of their last seven night games at Wells Fargo Center.

Total Points Facts

Seven of the Celtics’ last eight road games following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Six of the 76ers’ last seven home games have gone OVER the total points line.

76ers vs Celtics Prediction

The Celtics expect to have a full squad for this meeting, while the 76ers have again ruled out Joel Embiid, Paul George, Andre Drummond, and KJ Martin. The Celtics aren’t firing on all cylinders like they were at the start of the season, but they are still racking up the wins despite losing players to injuries regularly. Meanwhile, the 76ers have been plagued by injuries all season, but they were starting to get something going before they ran into a hot Nuggets team in their last outing. The 76ers deserve plenty of credit for how they’ve been able to stay competitive over the past couple of weeks, but I think the Celtics should have too much depth for this depleted 76ers squad missing most of their best players.

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Draftkings Best NBA Showdown Picks: Nuggets vs. 76ers 1/31/25

Hans Geevers — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:04:06 +0000

Later today, the NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Denver Nuggets and the Philadelphia 76ers. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Denver Nuggets vs. Philadelphia 76ers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Nikola Jokic, Center, Denver Nuggets $13,000

Denver center Nikola Jokic is undoubtedly one of the best players in the National Basketball Association today. Having stated that, how has Jokic played from a statistical perspective this season? Let’s examine Jokic’s relevant player data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the last 41 games that center Nikola Jokic has played for the Denver Nuggets in the 2024 NBA regular season, Jokic is averaging a robust 68.1 Draftkings points a game.

It is noteworthy that these two teams met earlier this season. Who prevailed? How did Jokic play in the game? In the Denver Nuggets 144-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers ten days ago, Nuggets center Nikola Jokic certainly played at a high level. Let me be more specific. Jokic compiled 27 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists, four steals and one block in the Denver Nuggets victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the Denver Nuggets win over the Philadelphia 76ers just mentioned, Denver center Nikola Jokic amassed 72.8 Draftkings points.

In my opinion, Nikola Jokic is the player most likely to accumulate the highest number of DraftKings points in this evening’s NBA regular season game. With that said, I am rolling with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic at the captain position for this one game DraftKings NBA Showdown contest slate.

Flex Plays

Russell Westbrook, Point Guard, Denver Nuggets $7,600

Veteran point guard Russell Westbrook has been a key contributor to the Denver Nuggets success on the offensive side of the basketball this season. Let’s review Westbrook’s game data from this season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 44 games that point guard Russell Westbrook has played for the Denver Nuggets in the 2024 NBA regular season, Westbrook has averaged 32.8 Draftkings points a game.

In summary, I fully expect Russell Westbrook to continue his quality play in this evening’s NBA regular season game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in tonight’s NBA regular season game (Draftkings price noted): Jamal Murray, Point Guard (Denver Nuggets) $8,800: Tyrese Maxey, Point Guard (Philadelphia 76ers) $10,800: Ricky Council IV, Small Forward (Philadelphia 76ers) $4,600.

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76ers vs Nuggets Prediction 1/31/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 06:21:09 +0000

The Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers meet Friday in NBA action at the Wells Fargo Center. Here’s a 76ers vs Nuggets Prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs Nuggets Pick.

Denver Nuggets Betting Preview

The Denver Nuggets lost to the Knicks and Bulls, and they play the Hornets, Pelicans, and Magic next. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 120.4 points on 50.3 percent shooting and allowing 116.4 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 29.7 points and 12.9 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 20.1 points and 4 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Christian Braun is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.

Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Kings and Lakers, and they play the Celtics, Mavericks, and Heat next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 108.5 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 27.1 points and 6 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 24.4 points and 7.9 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39 rebounds per game.

Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win

The 76ers have won each of their last nine games against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
The Nuggets have lost four of their last five night games at Wells Fargo Center.
The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
The home team has covered the spread in each of the Nuggets’ last five games.

Why the Denver Nuggets will win

The Nuggets have won each of their last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
The 76ers have lost four of their last five home games following a home win.
The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games as home underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
The Nuggets have covered the spread in six of their last seven games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

The 76ers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (22.5).
The 76ers rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (39.0).
The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (30.9).
The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (29.8).

76ers vs Nuggets Injury Report

The 76ers will be without Jared McCain, Joel Embiid, Paul George, Andre Drummond, Caleb Martin, and KJ Martin.

The Nuggets will be without DaRon Holmes II and Vlatko Cancar.

76ers vs Nuggets Prediction

On paper, this should be a Nuggets blowout, and we just saw the Nuggets smoked the 76ers 10 days ago, 144-109. A repeat wouldn’t be shocking given the 76ers injury situation. However, the Nuggets have lost three straight games, all on the road, and the defensive effort just hasn’t been there. The 76ers have quietly won four straight games, all as an underdog. Maxey and Oubre have put the 76ers on their back over the last week and have stopped the bleeding a bit. Will that translate to another win here? Probably not given we saw it a week ago. I still like the points with the 76ers at home, as Philly can hang around if it’s able to build on recent efforts.

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76ers vs Kings Prediction 1/29/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 04:16:00 +0000

The Philadelphia 76ers play host to the Sacramento Kings at the Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday night. Here’s a 76ers vs Kings Prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs Kings Pick.

Sacramento Kings

The Sacramento Kings have been in great form lately as they’ve won 11 of their last 14 games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after blowing past the slumping Nets in a 110-96 road win on Monday. De’Aaron Fox led the team with 30 points and seven assists on 11 of 19 shooting, Domantas Sabonis racked up a triple-double of 21 points with 22 rebounds and 10 assists while DeMar DeRozan chipped in with 17 points on seven of 11 shooting. As a team, the Kings shot 54 percent from the field and nine of 28 from the 3-point line as they got off to a sluggish start and trailed for most of the first half, before they clicked into gear and dominated the second half by 63-42 to make it look easy in the end.

Philadelphia 76ers

Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers look to have moved on from their ugly seven-game losing streak as they are now aiming for a fourth straight win after routing the Lakers in a 118-104 home win last night. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 43 points on 15 of 26 shooting, Kelly Oubre Jr added 20 points with eight rebounds and five assists while Ricky Council chipped in with 16 points off the bench. As a team, the 76ers shot 47 percent from the field and 11 of 34 from the 3-point line as they came ready to play and exploded for 48 points in the second quarter to turn an early nine-point deficit into a 16-point halftime lead and they just kept their foot on the gas until the lead ballooned to 25 points. The 76ers will meet the Nuggets after this game.

76ers vs Kings Prediction

The Kings are coming in with a full squad once again, while the 76ers will again be without Joel Embiid, Paul George and Andre Drummond to name a few. The Kings come into this one as one of the hottest teams in the league, they have all their key players healthy, but the 76ers loom as a threat as they’ve won their last three games. I might have been tempted to take the 76ers if they weren’t playing their second game of a back to back set, but as it stands, I will lean towards the Kings to get the cover on the road.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Lakers vs. 76ers 1/28/25

Hans Geevers — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:13:12 +0000

Later today, the NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s Los Angeles Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Tyrese Maxey, Point Guard, Philadelphia 76ers $10,800

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey has quickly established himself as one the best guards in the National Basketball Association today. Having stated that, how has the talented point guard performed from a statistical perspective this season? Let’s review Maxey’s recent game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 37 games that point guard Tyrese Maxey has played for the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Maxey has averaged 26.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 2.1 steals, and 0.5 blocks a game.

Upon closer examination of the data just presented, in the 37 games that point guard Tyrese Maxey has played for the Philadelphia 76ers this season, Maxey is averaging a robust 45.6 DraftKings points a game.

More recently, in the Milwaukee Bucks 123-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers earlier this month, Philadelphia point guard Tyrese Maxey played rather well. Let me be more specific. Maxey compiled 37 points, six rebounds, seven assists, one steal and one block in the Bucks victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

In my view, Tyrese Maxey is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. With that said, I am backing Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

LeBron James, Forward, Los Angeles Lakers $11,000

In the 41 games that LeBron James has played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024 NBA regular season, James is averaging a massive 23.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 9.1 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.6 blocks a game.

Upon closer examination of the data just presented, in the 41 games that forward LeBron James has played this season, James is averaging 50.1 Draftkings points a contest.

In conclusion, I fully expect Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James to continue his outstanding play in tonight’s NBA regular season game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Anthony Davis, Center (Los Angeles Lakers) $11,600: Austin Reaves, Guard (Los Angeles Lakers) $8,800: Kyle Lowry, Guard (Philadelphia 76ers) $2,000.

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76ers vs Lakers Prediction 1/28/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:34:32 +0000

The LA Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Wells Fargo Center. Here’s a 76ers vs Lakers Prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs Lakers Pick.

LA Lakers Betting Preview

The LA Lakers beat the Warriors and Hornets, and they play the Wizards, Knicks, and Clippers next. The LA Lakers are averaging 111.5 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 112.6 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 25.9 points and 11.9 rebounds, while LeBron James is averaging 23.7 points and 7.6 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer and Rui Hachimura is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.

Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cavs and Bulls, and they play the Kings, Nuggets, and Celtics next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 108.1 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 112.4 points on 48.8 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 26.6 points and 6 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 24.4 points and 7.9 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 6.1 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39 rebounds per game.

Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win

The 76ers have won each of their last seven games against the Lakers following a win.
The Lakers have lost each of their last six games at Wells Fargo Center.
The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games at Wells Fargo Center.
The 76ers have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games against Lakers teams that held a winning record.

Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win

The 76ers have lost each of their last 13 night games against Pacific Division opponents.
The Lakers have won each of their last 10 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games against Western Conference opponents.
The Lakers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.

Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts

Tyrese Maxey ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.0) this season.

Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts

LeBron James is one of only two qualified players in the league averaging at least 7.0 assists and 7.0 rebounds this season.
Anthony Davis ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (2.2) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The 76ers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (22.3).
The 76ers rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (39.0).
The Lakers rank 2nd in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (14.3).
The Lakers rank 2nd in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (18.3).

76ers vs Lakers Injury Report

The 76ers will be without Jared McCain, Joel Embiid, Paul George, Andre Drummond, Caleb Martin, and KJ Martin. Guerschon Yabusele is probable despite a knee issue.

The LA Lakers will be without Christian Wood and Jalen Hood-Schifino. Gabe Vincent and Rui Hachimura are questionable after not playing last night against the Hornets.

76ers vs Lakers Prediction

The LA Lakers are on the end of a back-to-back, so it’s going to be worth watching that injury report. We know LeBron and AD are sometimes on injury management. At the time of this writing, there are no updates, and I’m assuming the guys who played last night will play today. The Lakers have won six of their last seven games and are chipping away in the standings. The 76ers have the rest advantage, but that doesn’t matter when the roster is out. No Paul George, Embiid, Drummond, etc., it’s impossible to get behind Philly. The 76ers are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games and 16-28 ATS on the season. Unless there’s big injury news for the Lakers later in the day, this should be another win for Los Angeles. I’ll lay the points with the Lakers.

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Bulls vs 76ers Prediction 1/25/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 02:49:27 +0000

The Philadelphia 76ers invade the United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Here’s a Bulls vs 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Bulls vs 76ers Pick.

Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers have been in terrible form as they’ve lost 10 of their last 13 games overall, but they will be feeling so much better after snapping a seven-game losing streak with a 132-129 win over the Cavaliers last night. Paul George led the team with 30 points on 11 of 21 shooting, Tyrese Maxey added 29 points with seven assists while Kelly Oubre Jr chipped in with 22 points and 13 rebounds. As a team, the 76ers shot 50 percent from the field and 21 of 39 from the 3-point line as they withstood an early barrage to stay within striking distance at halftime before they poured in 68 points in the second half to come away with the impressive upset win at home.

Chicago Bulls

Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls have been in a slump as they’ve lost six of their last seven games overall and they will be hoping for a better effort after getting embarrassed by the struggling Warriors in a 131-106 road defeat on Thursday. Zach LaVine led the team with 24 points while Josh Giddey added 16 points with 11 rebounds and three assists, while Ayo Dosunmu chipped in with 13 points off the bench but no other player finished in double figures in scoring. As a team, the Bulls shot just 39 percent from the field and 16 of 40 from the 3-point line as they fought hard with the Warriors early on to tie the scores going into halftime, only to get outscored by 68-42 in the second half in a poor display of resilience. Lonzo Ball scored just nine points on three of 10 shooting while Patrick Williams shot just three of 11 for seven points.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

The 76ers have lost each of their last 12 games as road underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.
The Bulls have won each of their last seven Saturday night games against teams that held a losing record.
The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last six night games following a road loss.
The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.

Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win

The Bulls have lost five of their last six games as favorites.
The underdogs have won each of the Bulls’ last three games at United Center.
The 76ers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against the Bulls at United Center.
The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against teams that held a losing record.

Matchup/League Facts

The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (95.6).
The Bulls rank 30th in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (30.8).
The 76ers rank 30th in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (28.6%).
The 76ers rank 30th in the league for rebound percentage this season (46.9%).

Bulls vs 76ers Prediction

The 76ers are still shorthanded with Kyle Lowry, Joel Embiid and Andre Drummond all ruled out, while the Bulls are keeping an eye on Ayo Dosunmu and Chris Duarte who are both listed as questionable for this one. You really couldn’t back either side with too much confidence these days, but if I had to choose, I would lean towards the Bulls at home over the 76ers who are playing their second game of a back-to-back set.

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