Who is leading the Phoenix Suns in scoring?
Devin Booker leads Phoenix in scoring with an average of 25.5 points but has poured in at least 32 in three of his last four games. The 25-year-old had a strong first half on Monday, registering 22 points on 8-of-10 shooting.
What is the difference between Suns PG Chris Paul and Sixers?
However, the difference in this game will be Suns PG Chris Paul outmaneuvering his former head coach and current Sixers head coach, Doc Rivers, down the stretch. The Suns are fourth in defensive rating and the Sixers struggle against tough defenses.
Can Sportsline pick Sixers vs Suns in Week 17 of NBA season?
The model enters Week 17 of the 2021-22 NBA season on a stunning 65-36 roll on all top-rated NBA picks, returning almost $2,400. Anyone following it has seen huge returns. Now, the model has set its sights on Sixers vs. Suns, and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks.
Are the Suns or Sixers better against quality competition?
Plus the Suns perform better against quality competition: Phoenix is 10-5 SU versus teams in the top-10 of efficiency differential with a plus-3.4 adjusted net rating (ranked second), per CTG. The Sixers are 5-8 SU versus top-10 teams with a minus-6.1 adjusted net rating (ranked 19th) and a minus-4.8 ATS margin (ranked 25th).
Why the Suns can cover
Devin Booker leads Phoenix in scoring with an average of 25.5 points but has poured in at least 32 in three of his last four games. The 25-year-old had a strong first half on Monday, registering 22 points on 8-of-10 shooting.
Why the 76ers can cover
Joel Embiid is first in the NBA in scoring with an average of 29.3 points after pouring in 40 on Sunday. It was the league-best seventh time this season the 27-year-old has scored at least 40 points, the most by a member of the 76ers since Allen Iverson accomplished the feat 15 times in 2005-06.
How to make 76ers vs. Suns picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning over on the total, projecting 219 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits almost 60 percent of the time. You can only see the model’s pick at SportsLine.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Phoenix Suns: Combined starting 5
The matchup will feature great talent on the court, as two of the most promising teams in the competition will go head to head.
Guard – Chris Paul (Phoenix Suns)
Chris Paul is the ultimate point guard in the league, with his old-school style of distributing the ball and controlling the offense seemingly working in every team he plays for.
Guard – Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns)
Devin Booker has had a slow start to his campaign, but he remains a tremendous scorer and is efficient in offense.