The Philadelphia 76ers (3-1) welcome the Phoenix Suns (2-3) to Wells Fargo Center Saturday. Tip is set for 1 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. 76ers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; split last season’s series 1-1
The 76ers beat the Toronto Raptors 114-99 Thursday, covering as 7.5-point home favorites. Philadelphia is a perfect 4-0 against the spread (ATS) this season and 3-1 O/U. It has scored at least 114 points in every game and has held its opponents to under 100 in 2 straight. The 76ers are led by C Joel Embiid, who is averaging 30.3 points per game.
The Suns lost to the Spurs in back-to-back games Tuesday and Thursday, failing to cover both. On Thursday, Phoenix lost 131-121, failing to cover as a 10.5-point favorite. It is 3-2 ATS and 3-2 O/U this season. The Suns are led by G Devin Booker, who is averaging 31.5 points per game but has only played in 2.