Golden State Warriors vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Picks, Predictions, Odds and Player Props

It’s been another bizarre week for the Philadelphia 76ers, who are languishing in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. With the team dropping nine consecutive games to fall to 20-38 for the season, star offseason signing Paul George has put his podcast on hold to focus on turning things around.

Hot on the heels of George’s decision to lock in for the final six weeks of the season, the Sixers announced that Joel Embiid was being shut down. The former MVP has struggled when he’s been on the court in an injury-hit season, so the team are giving him time to focus on treatment and rehabilitation of his left knee.

While the Sixers’ issues continue to mount, Jimmy Butler returns to Philadelphia having made a dream start following his trade to the Warriors. Butler left Philly in his usual acrimonious way in 2019 and he didn’t hide his glee when he returned to knock them out of the playoffs a few years ago. Given the current state of the Sixers, this is set to be another triumphant return for Butler. 

Golden State Warriors vs. Philadelphia 76ers betting picks and predictions

Golden State Warriors -8.0 (-110)

These are two sides that are trending in very different directions right now. Philly appears to have waved the white flag on their Play-In chances, turning instead to Cooper Flagg and retaining their top-six protected 2025 pick. Their mini-revival in January was followed by 11 defeats in 12, leaving them three games shy of 10th.

Meanwhile, the Warriors have surged from a Play-In spot in the West to moving level with sixth. They’re 7-1 since Butler arrived and they head to Philly following a five-game winning streak. 

The Sixers are 6-14 against the Western Conference this term, while the Warriors have a 12-8 record against the East. Four of those victories have come since Butler arrived last month. 

While Golden State has bigger tests to come, this clash with the Embiid-less Sixers should be straightforward. The Warriors have so many options to throw at the Sixers, and the hosts lack any real defensive presence, so the visitors should have little trouble covering this line.

Golden State Warriors to score 120+ points (+120)

Golden State Warriors -15.0 Alternative Points Spread (+245)

There’s reason to believe that this one could get ugly for Philadelphia, so the value here may lie with a high-scoring performance from the Warriors. A small stake on a higher spread also appeals, given the 139-105 blowout that the Warriors dished out to Philly in January.

The Sixers’ biggest defeats in this losing streak have been a 32-point thumping by the Chicago Bulls and a 20-point loss to the Boston Celtics. Those two - along with the Warriors - rank among the NBA leaders in three-pointers made and attempted. 

The Sixers lack any real perimeter defense and the addition of Butler makes Golden State a danger from inside the paint and at the free-throw line. The Sixers rank 27th in field goals made and they’ve got the highest opposition field goal percentage in the league. This looks like a dangerous matchup, so back a big Warriors victory.

Draymond Green over 6.5 total rebounds (+100)

In terms of player props, Draymond Green stands out. He is fresh from a double-double against the Orlando Magic, picking up 10 rebounds in that victory. The Sixers lack size with Embiid out and as a team they rank last in the league in defensive rebounding and total rebounds.

The Warriors aren’t a big team, but they’re feisty off the glass and with no size disadvantage, they can excel on the boards. Take Draymond to top seven rebounds, given the Sixers’ vulnerability at center. 

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Golden State Warriors vs. Philadelphia 76ers odds

Golden State Warriors	-340 ML
Philadelphia 76ers	+270 ML
Spread	GS Warriors -8.0
Total Points	O/U 226.5

Golden State Warriors vs. Philadelphia 76ers player props

Player Points

Tyrese Maxey (PHI 76ers)	O/U 28.5
Stephen Curry (GS Warriors)	O/U 27.5
Paul George (PHI 76ers)	O/U 19.5
Jimmy Butler (GS Warriors)	O/U 18.5
Kelly Oubre Jr (PHI 76ers)	O/U 15.5
Brandin Podziemski (GS Warriors)	O/U 13.5

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 This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.