Philadelphia 76ers vs. Golden State Warriors 1/2/25 – This coming Thursday marks a very interesting duel in the NBA as the Philadelphia 76ers (13-18) take a trip to chase the Golden State Warriors (16-16). As the regular season progresses quarter by quarter, each of the teams’ strategies seems to morph into something quite different. While the 76ers have their hands full trying to get back into a winning rhythm therein robustly expending effort to reach a .500 win-loss ratio and eyeing higher places in the Western Conference.
| When: | Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 10:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Chase Center |
| TV: | TNT |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
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The betting lines suggest the Warriors are slight favorites at home with a -4 spread and a -143 moneyline. The total points line is set at 222 suggesting an expectation of goals, at the very least, complying with the high-scoring trends noted in both teams’ recent games.
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| 76ers | +4 (-110) | Over 222 (-110) | +121 |  |
| Warriors | -4 (-110) | Under 222 (-110) | -143 | |
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Tyrese Maxey (PG) vs. Jonathan Kuminga (PF)
Tyrese Maxey has, without a doubt, been the most reliable performer for the 76ers after featuring in all of their 24 games this season while maintaining an average of 25.9 points while providing a good assist to turnover rate. His ability to intercept passes as well as his all round capability on the court might be an added advantage in this matchup.
Jonathan Kuminga has, in fact, improved by leaps and bounds this season with the Warriors. Although he has been starting fewer times, he has managed to register a respectable 16.8 points together with 5.1 rebounds averages per game. He is also a power forward which is quite beneficial for the Warriors’ tactical plan.
Maxey and Kuminga will have a budding rivalry to look ahead to in this contest when the action moves on to the court. It will be a straight contest between speed and scoring through his size and Kuminga’s defensive skills which can produce some breathtaking moments as both players will be waiting to take control of the match in their own ways.
Philadelphia’s Strategic Play in Recent Outings
In their recent two games, the Philadelphia 76ers clearly demonstrated their well-balanced offense and defense. Their crushing victory over Portland 125-103 evidenced the depth of their offensive game, whereas their slightly edged Utah 114-111 showed their capacity to pull through in a close contest. Such patterns display a possible development trend in their gameplay, indicating a better coordination of the players, especially during crucial moments.
Warriors’ Home Court Hustle
The recent games have not been entirely favorable for the Golden State Warriors, but they are illuminating of their potential, particularly at home. They pulled off a 109-105 win against Phoenix by illustrating their ability to finish with tough teams. But a disappointing 95-113 loss to Cleveland showed that there were some defensive weaknesses that they need to deal with. This form certainly suggests some great volatility which could either be the difference between victory or defeat against motivated 76ers.
Trends
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Trends
76ers are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
76ers are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
76ers are 8-8 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of 76ers’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 6 of 76ers’ 14 last games at home
Golden State Warriors Betting Trends
Warriors are 1-4 in their last 5 games.
Warriors are 0-5 in their last 5 games against the spread
Warriors are 9-7 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Warriors’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 7 of Warriors’ 16 last games at home
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Golden State Warriors Betting Prediction
Considering the history and the recent activity of both sides, the match arises as a tricky one for the punters. Philadelphia 76ers are not well placed but are running with some momentum and may cover the spread if not clinch victory. The total going over seems reasonable given what both teams do best which is scoring.
Betting on Golden State Warriors may be an option. However, the 76er’s performance in the last few games is sure to tempt people to pick up the spread on them. Bet on Maxey for points prop might work well given his current scoring fluctuation. The over on total points also appears to be in consideration of the strength of both offensive teams. Sign up today to make your NBA betting prediction!
Score Prediction: Warriors 112, 76ers 109.
