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Thunder vs. Sixers: Point spread, betting odds, prediction (Jan. 17)

The Oklahoma City Thunder play the Philadelphia 76ers and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on BetMGM.

The game tips off at 6 p.m. and can be seen on FOX Sports Oklahoma.

The Thunder (6-6) are coming off a comeback victory against the Chicago Bulls. They trailed by as many as 22 and were down 16 with less than five minutes to play, but they forced overtime and got the win.

The Sixers (9-5), who started the season 7-1, have lost four of their last six games, all of which have been without Seth Curry. Joel Embiid missed last game against the Memphis Grizzlies, another loss.

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The lines, courtesy of BetMGM

  • Point spread: Thunder +3.5

  • Moneyline: Thunder +120/ Sixers -145

  • Over-under: 221.5

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Advice and prediction

The Thunder will have a legitimate chance if Curry and Embiid are both out, which Sixers Wire reports is the case. Curry is hitting 59.5% of his 3-pointers this season, an absurd mark even by the standards of his family. Embiid is shooting 57% from 2 and 39.4% from 3, both of which are the best of his career.

Without those two on the second night of a back-to-back, the 76ers may struggle.

If Oklahoma City hopes to get the win, the team will have to limit Tobias Harris, who is listed as 6-foot-8 and having an improved season from last year. He’s hitting 43% of his 3s and shooting 50% overall from the field.

Tyrese Maxey has also had a very strong start to his career. He has posted double-digit points in each of the last six games. Then, obviously, Philadelphia still has star Ben Simmons, who is always a triple-double threat.

Even if center Al Horford does not suit up against his former team, the Thunder have a chance to beat the 76ers.

I’d lean under on the over-under. The Thunder offense hasn’t been good but their defense has been solid, and with the Sixers on a back-to-back without two of their best scorers, they might not be able to get going like they normally would.

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