Injury Report, Current Odds (11/25): Philadelphia 76ers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
On Saturday, the Oklahoma City Thunder is a slight underdog against the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the Philadelphia 76ers at 4 p.m. CT at Paycom Center with the chance to win seven straight games.
This season, both clubs have won by double digits; however, the 76ers have lost two straight games.
The Thunder would go to 12-4 on the season with a seven-game winning streak, so this might be a big win for them.
There’s a chance that a matchup involving the current MVP, Joel Embiid, and MVP contender Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be fascinating.
It’s interesting that Jalen Williams is still out, and it will be interesting to see when he can resume practicing without any pain.
In a game where the Thunder are playing a well-rounded team, more shot creation never hurts, thus his effect will be missed in this matchup.
It’s safe to anticipate that Embiid will return to the court for the 76ers, which will present a significant challenge for the Thunder. The 76ers lack depth outside from that, albeit primarily in the G League.
Updated Odds: With Embiid back in the mix and Williams still sidelined, it’s not surprising that the Thunder are small underdogs.
It is simpler to find short-term substitutes and impacts for Williams, but ultimately, the team is caught off guard. Williams’ significance cannot be understated.
Nevertheless, the Thunder are a 1.5-point underdog going into this. This is said to be a close game, and if that’s the case, it could be enjoyable.
