The Philadelphia 76ers are in the Bay Area for their second game of a back-to-back. They will play the 16-16 Golden State Warriors tonight at 10:00 p.m. ET. The Sixers are 13-18 on the season but have won four of their past five games. Last night, they lost 113-107 against the Sacramento Kings.
After sitting last night against the Kings, Joel Embiid is back for tonight’s game. Embiid is averaging 23.7 points per game this season, down from 34.7 a season ago. But that number is lower than expected because of his slow start to the season and dealing with injuries. Here is my favorite prop bet for Joel Embiid against Golden State.
Joel Embiid over 28.5 points (-120)
Although Embiid has only played 11 games this season, when he has competed in a complete game, he has played well. Embiid scored over 28.5 points in his last two games and five of his previous six complete games. It is -120 on DraftKings Sportsbook to get Embiid’s over in points against Golden State tonight.
During his career, Embiid has had great success against the Warriors. He has scored 29 or more points in two of their last three matchups. His production continues to increase as he builds continuity with his new teammates. Embiid is coming off scoring 37 points, which is his season-high. The Sixers have won six of their last seven games in which Embiid played.
Even while playing alongside Tyrese Maxey and Paul George, Embiid remains Philadelphia’s primary scorer on offense. Embiid averaged 21.8 field goal attempts per game last season, and he has hit that mark in four of his last five games playing 30-plus minutes.
All odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook, lines and odds subject to change.
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