It’s 4th in the East against 6th in the West as San Antonio Spurs travel to Philadelphia in what promises to be a fascinating encounter at the Wells Fargo Centre. Both sides possess winning records this season and are very much in play-off contention and will be looking to finish the campaign in style.
NBA
San Antonio Spurs @ Philadelphia 76ers
Wells Fargo Centre
Wednesday 23rd January 2019
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A lack of consistency has troubled the Spurs this season – epitomised by 3 wins and 3 losses from their last 6 regular season games.
They sit 6th in the Western Conference with 27 wins and 21 defeats from their opening 48 games played this term.
Spanish superstar Pau Gasol needs no introduction and will once again be the man the Spurs look towards to put points on the board.
The 76ers have won 7 of their last 10 matches and their demolition of the Houston Rockets last time out was a marker in the sand in the Eastern Conference.
They sit 4th in the table, with 31 wins and only 17 defeats from their 48 fixtures played this season.
Point guard Ben Simmons has emerged as one of the stars of the NBA this season and he will be looking to perform in front of his home fans here.
San Antonio Spurs boss the head to head between the sides with a 58:36 lead in the 94 games played between the two teams historically.
San Antonio thumped the 76ers in December 2018 and they will be looking for a repeat performance here on the road.
Philadelphia 76ers are in good form and will be keen to hit the ground running in front of their home fans.
Top Betting Tip: Philadelphia 76ers to be leading at half time. Odds: -153.85.
The 76ers are notoriously quick starters and will want to put a statement out in front of their home fans here.
Top Betting Tip: Point Spread – Philadelphia 76ers to win the first quarter. Odds: -135.14
With well over 220 points scored between the two sides last time out, it could well be a point’s fest again in Philadelphia.
Top Betting Tip: Over 221 points to be scored in the game. Odds: -200.00
Despite San Antonio Spurs’ obvious threats, Philadelphia 76ers are a tough nut to crack at home and should pick up a valuable win in their play-off quest.
Top Betting Tip: Philadelphia 76ers to win the match. Odds: -175.44