Thunder vs 76ers Prediction, Picks, Odds: Joel Embiid is out

On January 15, 2025By Littum

The OKC Thunder will face Philadelphia 76ers on the road at 6 pm on Tuesday.

OKC (32-6) earned a 136-95 road win over Washington on Sunday. This marks the final stop on the Thunder’s four-game road trip.

Philadelphia (15-22) suffered a 104-99 road loss to Orlando on Sunday. The 76ers will be without star center Joel Embiid (left foot sprain), who has played in just 13 games this season.

Here is a preview of Thunder-76ers gameincluding score predictions, betting odds and injury updates.

Thunder vs. 76ers prediction, pick

Justin Martinez: OKC 116, Philadelphia 100

OKC has been tested during their four-game road trip with games against Cleveland and New York, two Eastern Conference heavyweights. And while Philadelphia was expected by some people to be in the same weight class this season, injuries have prevented that from happening. With Embiid and backup center Andre Drummond out for this one, OKC should be able to attack the rim with ease and win the road.

Thunder vs. 76ers betting odds

Odds lent by via BetMGM from Tuesday 14 January

Odds: Thunder before 12.5

Above/below: 217.5

Money line: OKC -800 | Philadelphia +550

Thunder vs. 76ers injury updates

Thunder: Ousmane Dieng (G League assignment) is out. Adam Flagler (G League two-way) is out. Chet Holmgren (fracture of the right hip bone) is out. Dillon Jones (G League assignment) is out. Ajay Mitchell (right big toe surgery) is out. Nikola Topic (left knee surgery) is out.

76ers: Andre Drummond (left toe sprain) is out. Justin Edwards (left ankle sprain) is probable. Joel Embiid (left foot sprain) is out. Paul George (right ankle soreness) is probable. Kyle Lowry (right hip sprain) is out. Caleb Martin (right groin soreness) is questionable. KJ Martin (left foot stress reaction) is out. Tyrese Maxey (sprained left hand) is questionable. Jared McCain (left knee meniscus surgery).

Expected Thunder starting lineup

(With seasonal average)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 31.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists
Cason Wallace: 7.1 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.7 steals
Lu Dort: 9.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists
Jalen Williams: 20.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.2 assists
Isaiah Hartenstein: 11.9 points, 12 rebounds and 1.3 blocks

Expected 76ers starting lineup

Tyrese Maxey: 25.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 5.8 assists
Eric Gordon: 5.7 points, 1.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists
Kelly Oubre Jr.: 13.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.4 steals
Paul George: 16.8 points, 6 rebounds and 4.7 assists
Guerschon Yabusele: 9.9 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists

How to watch Thunder vs. 76ers

OKC will face Philadelphia on the road at 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 14 on FanDuel Sports Network.

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