San Antonio Spurs vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 07/04/2024, 03:42  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 07/04/2024 at 11:00 in NBA Prediction

The San Antonio Spurs will be at home to welcome the Philadelphia 76ers in their final regular season encounter. They come to this game sitting bottom of the Western Conference while the Sixers are eighth in the East. The Spurs ended a two-game skid last time out by defeating the Pelicans 111-109 away from home. This was their 19th win of the season and the fourth in their last six games. Greg Popovich’s men are playing for pride as they are not in playoff contention. Keldon Johnson, who has missed the last three games, has been upgraded to questionable for this fixture. Devin Vassell and Jeremy Sochan however are still unavailable and will not be involved here. The Spurs have averaged 109.7 points over their last three games.

The Sixers are witnessing an upturn in fortunes and this has coincided with the return of Joel Embiid. Embiid had missed the last two months with injury before he suited up against the Raptors at the start of this streak. The four wins have strengthened the Sixers' chances of avoiding the play-in. Nick Nurses men, who have compiled a 43-35 record, are just one game back on the automatic playoff places. They defeated the Grizzlies 116-96 last time out on the first night of a scheduled back-to-back. Embiid’s return has been a big boost, but their injury concerns remain. Tobias Harris and Mo Bamba will not be available for this trip. The Sixers, who have won nine of the last 10 matchups with the Spurs, have averaged 111.3 points over their last three games.