Philadelphia 76ers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction, Preview and Odds - 03/20/2024

Game Time: 10:00 pm ET, Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Venue:  Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ

Where to Watch:  AZFamily

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  76ers +8.5, Suns -8.5; Over/Under:  221 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  76ers +8.5, Suns -8.5; Over/Under:  221 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  76ers +8.5, Suns -8.5; Over/Under:  220.5 points

Philadelphia 76ers:  38-30 (3rd place, Atlantic Division)

Phoenix Suns:  39-29 (3rd place, Pacific Division)

Do not miss out on our expert handicapper analysis! Matt Fargo is on a HOT STREAK in the NBA on a 20-9 NBA RUN for +$9,950 PROFIT! Make sure you check out his picks and many more from the expert handicappers featured in the Shop Picks section.

Philadelphia 76ers:  5-5 last 10

Phoenix Suns:  5-5 last 10

The 76ers are entering this game with a 38-30 record overall and they are 17-15 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Charlotte Hornets and the Miami Heat in their last game. Tyrese Maxey led the team in points in that game with 30 while Kelly Oubre Jr. was next on the team with 22 points. Tyrese Maxey led the team in assists in that game with 10 while Kelly Oubre Jr. led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 43.5% from the field, 36.1% from 3-point range, and 91.7% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 114.8 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.3 PPG against them. The 76ers have an ATS record of 36-32 this season and their O/U record is 35-33.

The Suns are entering this game with a 39-29 record overall and they are 21-14 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Milwaukee Bucks in their last game. Bradley Beal led the team in points in that game with 28 while Grayson Allen was next on the team with 25 points. Grayson Allen led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Kevin Durant and Devin Booker each led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 58.6% from the field, 42.4% from 3-point range, and 86.7% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 114.6 PPG against them. The Suns have an ATS record of 26-40-2 this season and their O/U record is 30-37-1.

The current betting odds have the Suns listed as an 8.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Suns have looked really good in their games this season with their 39-29 record overall which has them in a play-in spot for the playoffs in the West. They have looked good on their home court this year with their 21-14 home record too. Meanwhile, the 76ers have also looked good in their games this season with their 38-30 record overall which has them in a play-in spot for the playoffs in the East. The 76ers haven't looked as good in their road games this year with their 17-15 road record and they haven't looked great in their games lately either, going 5-5 in their last 10 games. They do have some momentum coming into this one with 2 wins in a row now, but the 76ers were once one of the best teams in the East to start the season and an injury to Joel Embiid has really derailed their season as they have been falling down the standings. The Suns also dealt with injuries earlier this season but their troubles came in the 1st half of the season while they have looked a lot better as of late. They are coming off a loss against the Bucks in their last one but they are going to be looking to bounce back here now that they are back on their home court and they have a lot more talent right now than this hobbled 76ers team. The best way to place a bet here is on the Suns to cover the spread in this game.

76ers Suns Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Wednesday, March 20, 2024 (10:00 pm ET start time) is Suns 112 76ers 96.

Don't miss our champion handicappers free picks and expert basketball picks today.  And if you enjoyed this Philadelphia 76ers Phoenix Suns prediction, be sure to drop by every day for our weekly NBA predictions and previews.

Philadelphia 76ers: 6-12 ATS after scoring 105 points or less. 0-3 ATS after a combined score of 190 points or less. 9-5 UNDER as a road underdog. 11-6 UNDER after scoring 105 points or less. 

Phoenix Suns: 13-4 ATS after playing 4 consecutive road games. 30-15 ATS off an upset loss of 10 points or more as a road favorite. 10-3 UNDER revenging a road loss vs opponent. 11-6 UNDER after playing 4 consecutive road games. 11-4 UNDER after allowing 130 points or more.

Philadelphia 76ers:  K. Jones (C) Ques Wed - Hamstring. T. Harris (SF) Ques Wed - Ankle. R. Covington (SF) Late March - Knee. D. Melton (PG) Late March - Back. J. Embiid (C) Early April - Knee.

Phoenix Suns:  J. Okogie (SG) Out indefinitely - Abdominal. D. Lee (SG) Out indefinitely - Knee.

“He was being a little ornery at shootaround today and he hasn't been yet. I feel like he's getting back to more of his normal self.” - Nick Nurse after his team’s win against the Heat in their game on Monday.

“They changed their team, obviously, with Giannis not being in there, and Dame is an elite attacker that requires you to really extend your defense on him. The risk in that is exposing the 3-point line.” - Frank Vogel after his team’s loss against the Bucks in their game on Sunday.

PG Tyrese Maxey

SG Kyle Lowry 

SF Kelly Oubre Jr.

PF Tobias Harris

C Mo Bamba

PG Devin Booker

SG Bradley Beal

SF Grayson Allen

PF Kevin Durant

C Jusuf Nurkic

PPG: J. Embiid (35.3)

APG: T. Maxey (6.2)

Reb/G: J. Embiid (11.3)

PPG: K. Durant (27.8)

APG: D. Booker (6.9)

Reb/G: J. Nurkic (11)

Coaches:

Philadelphia 76ers: Nick Nurse (1st season)

Phoenix Suns: Frank Vogel (1st season)