Among the seven games in the NBA on Tuesday is a matchup between the Phoenix Suns (26-17) and Philadelphia 76ers (23-18), who are both firmly in the playoff hunt. The game tips at 7:00 p.m. ET on NBA League Pass.
Below, we'll give you the Suns vs. 76ers prediction and spread for PrizePicks today, including for 76ers F Paul George and Suns G Jalen Green.
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Suns vs. 76ers Prediction and Spread
The 76ers have used improved health to rebound from a disastrous 2024-25 campaign in which they went 24-58. 76ers C Joel Embiid has already played in more games this season (23) than he did all of last season (19). With Embiid back in the fold, the 76ers rank 15th in offensive rating (114.7). Last season, they ranked 26th (111.0).
The Suns have used their defense to bounce back from a disappointing 2024-25 season in which they went 36-46. They currently have the sixth-best defensive rating (112.4) after finishing 27th (117.7) in the category last season.
Suns vs. 76ers Over/Under, Spread
The 76ers are 1.5 point favorites, returning a 1.78x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Suns are underdogs on the road with a 1.92x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
- Spread: 76ers -1.5
- Total: 224.5
- Gamer Winner Payout: 76ers 1.78x | Suns 1.92x
Team picks data is live as of publishing and is subject to change.
Suns vs. 76ers Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Suns vs. 76ers injury report for Tuesday.
- No notable injuries.
Suns vs. 76ers Prediction on Spread
Here are some stats to know to help you make your Suns vs. 76ers prediction on Tuesday, January 20.
- The Suns are 14-5 at home this season, but just 12-12 on the road.
- This is the second game of a back-to-back set for both teams. The Suns are 3-3 against the spread in the second game of such situations, while the 76ers are 7-0.
- This will also be the third game in four nights for the Suns,and the fifth game of their current six-game road trip.
- The 76ers are in the midst of a six-game homestand.
- Although the Suns rank 23rd in field goal percentage (46.2%), they are 11th in 3-point shooting (36.5%). They could be fighting an uphill battle in that department since Philadelphia ranks third in 3-point shooting percentage allowed (34.3%).
Suns vs. 76ers Picks for PrizePicks Today: Tuesday, January 20
Here are three of the top Suns vs. 76ers picks on PrizePicks for today. Player stat projections via the PrizePicks real money NBA game.
76ers F Paul George vs. Suns Projection: 16.5 Points
- George did not play Monday against the Pacers due to knee injury management. He has not played in both games of a back-to-back set this season.
- Prior to Monday’s absence, the former Clipper had scored 15 or fewer points in seven of his last 11 games.
- George averages 13.0 shot attempts per game, which is on pace to be his lowest mark since he appeared in just six games during the 2014-15 campaign.
- In addition to playing well on defense, the Suns rank 21st in the NBA in pace of play (99.35).
Suns G Jalen Green vs. 76ers Projection: 10.5 FG Attempted
- Suns head coach Jordan Ott said Green (hamstring) will play Tuesday “if everything checks out.”
- Green missed the first eight games of the season with a hamstring injury. In his first game back, he attempted 20 shots over 23 minutes in a 115-102 win over the Clippers.
- In the only other game that the former Rocket has played this season, he jacked up 3 shots over just seven minutes before re-injuring his hamstring.
- The second-overall pick in the 2021 Draft has a 26.8% usage rate for his career.
76ers G V.J. Edgecombe vs. Suns Projection: 1.5 Free Throws Made
- The 76ers threw G V.J. Edgecombe into the deep end, having him average 36 minutes a night.
- The rookie has made at least 2 free throws in nine of his last 14 games.
- Edgecombe averages 2.1 made free throws a game at home, compared to 1.6 per matchup on the road.
- The Suns are an aggressive team on defense, resulting in them fouling the fourth-most time per game (21.7) in the league. That has them ranked 19th in free throw attempts allowed per game (24.5).
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