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Betting Odds & Prediction for Philadelphia 76ers vs OKC Thunder

The Philadelphia 76ers will host the OKC Thunder on Tuesday.
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

A tough stretch for the Philadelphia 76ers continues on Tuesday night as they open up a back-to-back set in South Philly on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Two weeks into the new year, the Sixers have just a pair of wins to show for. They managed to dominate a shorthanded rebuilding Brooklyn Nets team on the road and barely squeezed out a victory over the Washington Wizards at home last week.

Last Friday, the Sixers failed to build a winning streak after the win over DC. Taking on a Zion Williamson-less New Orleans Pelicans squad, who held just seven wins on the year at the time, the Sixers nearly lost by double-digits in what many considered to be their worst loss of the year.

On Sunday night, the Sixers followed up with their fourth and final matchup against the Orlando Magic on the road. Heading into that game, the Sixers had an opportunity to split the series. When they faced the Magic on December 6 at home, Philly collected a 102-94 victory.

All was going well for the most part, but the Sixers dropped the ball late in the game. They suffered a 104-99 loss against Orlando to take on their second-straight loss.

The last time the Sixers were at home, they hosted the Western Conference’s worst team. On Tuesday, the top-seeded Thunder come to town with an 84 percent win percentage.

At this point in the year, the Thunder have 32 wins and just six losses. They’ve won nine of their last 10 and are on a two-game victory streak.

The struggling Sixers face some key injuries heading into the matchup. Beyond the expected absences of Jared McCain and KJ Martin, the Sixers will continue missing the veterans Andre Drummond, Kyle Lowry, and Joel Embiid.

Meanwhile, Caleb Martin is in danger of being sidelined as he deals with right groin soreness.

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Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Game Details

Philadelphia 76ers vs Oklahoma City Thunder

Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Time: 7 PM ET.

Location: Wells Fargo Center

Betting Odds

Spread: Thunder -10.5

Moneyline: OKC -480, PHI +380

Total O/U: 218.5

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Prediction

Spread: Thunder -10.5

Moneyline: OKC -480

Total O/U: OVER 218.5


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Justin Grasso
JUSTIN GRASSO

Justin Grasso was a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s Philadelphia 76ers On SI Network. Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writers Association. Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoMedia Threads: @JGrassoMedia

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