Warriors vs 76ers Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for December 16 (Philadelphia Crushes Injured Golden State Squad)

Warriors vs. 76ers Game Info

• Date: Friday, December 16, 2022
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Wells Fargo Center -- Philadelphia, PA
• Coverage: ESPN

The 2022-23 NBA season continues on Friday with 10 more games, including a battle between the Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers. The Warriors rank 10th in the Western Conference with a 14-15 record, while the 76ers check in fifth in the Eastern Conference with a 15-12 record.

Golden State enters this one on a cold streak, having lost four of its last five games. Meanwhile, Philadelphia is coming off three straight wins. Will the Warriors bounce back, or will the Sixers stay hot?

Warriors vs. 76ers Odds & Spread

• All NBA betting lines, odds and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: GSW: (+380) | PHI: (-490)
• Spread: GSW: +10 (-110) | PHI: -10 (-110)
• Total: 220.5 -- Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)

The 76ers enter this contest as clear home favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 7:30 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 220.5 points, which is below average compared to the rest of Friday's projected totals.

Warriors vs. 76ers Betting Trends

- Golden State is 14-4 straight up in its last 18 games against Philadelphia.
- The total has hit the over ineach of Golden state's last five away games.
- Philadelphia is 10-0 against the spread (ATS) in its last 10 home games.
- The total has hit the under in four of Philadelphia's last five games against Golden State.

Warriors vs. 76ers Prediction & Pick

It's important to note right off the top that the Warriors will be without a few key players for this battle. Stephen Curry (shoulder) and Andrew Wiggins (adductor) have already been ruled out, while Klay Thompson and Draymond Green are listed as day-to-day. That obviously makes a huge difference.

Without a healthy roster, Golden State is in trouble on Friday night. Philadelphia is shooting 47.7% from the floor this season (No. 10 in NBA) and holding opponents to an average of just 108.2 points per game (No. 3 in NBA). The 76ers' ability to wreak havoc on both ends makes them tough to beat.

Philly hasn't lost at home since Nov. 19, so I feel comfortable backing the Sixers tonight.

Final Score Prediction: Warriors: 101 | 76ers: 116

Warriors vs. 76ers Best Bet

There's no way around it. The 76ers have become a team that knows how to blow out opponents when they are supposed to and keep scores close in games they aren't supposed to win. Philadelphia is 10-0 against the spread (ATS) in its last 10 home games and 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games overall.

Not only that, but the 76ers are also 12-3 ATS in their last 15 home games against the Warriors. Bet on Philly to win this one easily.

Bet: Philadelphia 76ers -10 (-110)

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