Warriors-76ers Preview

The Golden State Warriors and the Philadelphia 76ers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Wachovia Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the 76ers listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Warriors, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Warriors were upset 115-110 by the Bulls last time out, as 4-point favorites at home. The 225 points sailed OVER the posted total of 213.5.
Stephen Jackson tossed in a game-high 32 points in a losing effort for the Warriors.
Elton Brand picked up 17 points on Friday night to lead the 76ers to an 89-88 win over the Clippers.
The Sixers failed to cover the 9.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night’s posted total (189).
Team records:
Golden State: 5-7 SU, 6-6 ATS
Philadelphia: 6-6 SU, 5-7 ATS
Golden State most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Washington are 5-5
After playing Chicago are 3-7
After a loss are 7-3

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Charlotte are 4-6
After playing LA Clippers are 5-5
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Golden State’s last 5 games
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Golden State’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Golden State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games when playing at home against Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Philadelphia’s last 11 games at home
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Golden State at Washington, Tuesday, November 25
Philadelphia at Charlotte, Monday, November 24

 

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