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Phoenix Suns vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction 11-4-24 NBA Picks

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Evan Walker

Philadelphia 76ers (1-4) vs. Phoenix Suns (5-1)
November 4, 2024 10:15 pm EDT
The Line: Phoenix Suns -7.5; Over/Under: +227.5
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The Philadelphia 76ers and the Phoenix Suns duke it out at the Footprint Center on Monday night. Here’s a Phoenix Suns vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Phoenix Suns vs Philadelphia 76ers Pick.

Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers have been in poor form as they’ve lost four of their first five games overall and they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting thrashed by the Grizzlies in a 124-107 loss on Saturday. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 23 points and six assists, Jared McCain added 19 points off the bench while Kelly Oubre Jr chipped in with 14 points. As a team, the 76ers shot just 40 percent from the field and 19 of 46 from the 3-point line as they struggled to keep pace with the Grizzlies from the start, allowing 35 points in the second quarter and another 67 points in the second half to suffer a third straight loss at home.

Phoenix Suns

Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns have been in great form as they’ve won five of their first six games and they will be eager to build on their current four-game win streak after outlasting the Trail Blazers in a 103-97 home win on Saturday. Devin Booker led the team with 28 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists, Kevin Durant added 21 points while Bradley Beal and Tyus Jones each scored 15 points. As a team, the Suns shot just 37 percent from the field and 17 of 52 from the 3-point line as they exploded for 44 points in the third quarter to lead by as many as 26 points before they had to survive a late scare after the Trail Blazers cut their lead to just two points with 1:04 left on the clock.

Why the Phoenix Suns will win

The Suns have won each of their last 12 games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
The 76ers have lost each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
The favorites have covered the spread in each of the 76ers’ last eight games at Footprint Center.
The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games at Footprint Center.

Phoenix Suns Player Facts

Kevin Durant ranks 1st in the league for fast break points (37) this season.
Tyus Jones ranks 4th amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (8.2) this season.

Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts

Andre Drummond ranks T5th amongst qualified players for second chance points per game (4.8) this season.
Tyrese Maxey ranks 2nd amongst qualified Guards for points per game (29.8) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The Suns rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (7.7).
The Suns rank 30th for points in the paint per game (38.7) this season.
The 76ers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (18.2).
The 76ers rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (49.6%).

Phoenix Suns vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction

The 76ers are still shorthanded with Joel Embiid still out and Paul George listed as questionable, while the Suns are keeping an eye on Bradley Beal who is listed as questionable for this one. The 76ers could really do with a win to get their season back on track, but they’ve really struggled without their two best players which we saw again in Saturday’s blowout loss to the Grizzlies. The Suns haven’t been setting the world on fire, but they’ve been doing enough to tally up the wins, so in what should be a close game, I have the Suns pulling away for the win and covering at home behind big games from Booker and Durant.