The world of professional basketball is constantly evolving, with new talents emerging and established teams striving for greatness. In the highly anticipated NBA matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Philadelphia 76ers in 2024, it is evident that the Warriors will emerge victorious with a score of 127-104. This persuasive essay aims to shed light on why this outcome is not only plausible but also beneficial for both teams involved.
Breaking down this matchup is quite interesting, given all the moving parts. Of course, we just saw the Warriors grab a win over the Brooklyn Nets, but it wasn’t the most inspiring. Much was made of Klay Thompson not playing the final seven minutes and a low three-point percentage overall from the team.
Similarly, the 76ers are without three starters, most notably, reigning MVP Joel Embiid. Along with Golden State without Andrew Wiggins, it’s difficult to imagine a high-scoring game, even with Steph Curry still shooting the lights out of the arena. Oddsmakers know this as well, but we’re still comfortable taking the under.
The reigning MVP is set for an extended spell on the sidelines, as he won’t even be reevaluated until four weeks after undergoing knee surgery. If, at that time, doctors are pleased with his recovery, Embiid’s timetable to return could be six to eight weeks.
In the meantime, the 76ers will have to learn to play without their league MVP. But overcoming the loss of a player who has the highest usage rate (39%) in the league has proven to be a difficult challenge.
The 76ers are just 4-11 straight-up without Embiid in the lineup and 5-10 against the spread.
Moreover, they’re averaging 8.5 fewer points (112.8) without Embiid while allowing seven more points per game (118.3).
With the Warriors laying a short price at -2.5, I recommend bypassing the point spread altogether and backing them on the moneyline at -135.
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