Suns at 76ers Game Preview, Odds, Picks & Predictions
Phoenix Trying to Pull Off Back-To-Back Over Eastern Powers
Suns Rare Underdogs
It’s not every week we can find the Phoenix Suns as underdogs on the NBA betting lines. But here they are as they visit the Philadelphia 76ers on the second night of a back-to-back. Phoenix is 2-2 as an underdog while Philadelphia is 22-11 as a favorite. Does Phoenix have enough to pull off this upset?
Phoenix Suns at Philadelphia 76ers Game Information
- Game: Phoenix Suns (43-10) at Philadelphia 76ers (32-21)
- Location: Wells Fargo Center
- Day/Time: Tuesday, 7 p.m. ET
- NBA: Live stream: NBA Game Pass

Are Suns Still Bright?
The Phoenix Suns had to hang on to beat the Chicago Bulls and fell short of covering their spread. The Suns looked winded coming down the stretch as Chicago unloaded 41 points on them. If Phoenix is running out of gas in its four-game road trip, it could be ripe for picking off.
So far, the Suns have still excelled despite being tired. Phoenix is 11-4 with a rest disadvantage and 5-2 with no rest. However, Phoenix has been less than proficient and is being outscored. It gives up an average of 111.4 points, which is much higher than the 105.1 points when it has the standard one-day rest.
Devin Booker still functions well. In fact, his offensive rating goes up. But Chris Paul? The 36-year-old’s assists and net rating are at their lowest when he’s on the second night of a back-to-back. If Paul is not in his optimal form, Phoenix’s overall efficiency dips. Hency why it’s the underdog on the online sportsbook.
Embiid’s 76ers Can Finally Upend CP3
Chris Paul (CP3) has been more CP3-1 against Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. With the Suns, Paul is 2-0 against the 76ers. But every dog has its day and Embiid’s squad can beast all over the Suns being a bit more rested and a bit healthier.
Even if the Sixers are just 6-5 with a rest advantage, this team is also 14-8 against the Western Conference and 11-7 as a favorite at home. Embiid has carried his team to the top spot in the division and is playing like the MVP front-runner, posting 33.8 points and 11 rebounds on 54 percent shooting in his last 20 games. Philadelphia has gone 15-5 in this span and has won 16 of 21 overall.
Joel Embiid now leads the NBA in scoring at 29.29
Embiid also claims the highest points scored per 36 minutes in NBA history for a career (>300 games)
— Jimmy (@_JimmyMcCormick) February 6, 2022
In eight career games against the Suns, Embiid has averaged 30.6 points in just 31.8 minutes. If he can continue playing at this level, Philadelphia should have the upper hand.
Phoenix Suns at Philadelphia 76ers Head-to-Head
The Phoenix Suns have won three straight games against the Philadelphia 76ers and are 3-1 against them in the Wells Fargo Center. Over their last 10 games, Phoenix is 6-4 and 6-3-1 against the spread (ATS) against Philly.
Suns at 76ers Prediction
Bet online on the Philadelphia 76ers to defend home court against the Phoenix Suns. Beating Phoenix is never an easy task. This team is like a well-oiled machine with arguably the best backcourt in the league. However, Phoenix will also have no answers for Embiid, who should pick up where he left off against Chicago.
Expect the scoring to be higher on this one regardless of the trend: The total has gone over in 16 of the Sixers’ 25 home games . Phoenix gets a bit looser on defense when it is tired and Philadelphia is a tad more efficient offensively when at home.