Ed Scimia predicts the Philadelphia 76ers will cover the 8.5-point spread against the Portland Trail Blazers, despite key player absences and the team's recent struggles against the spread. He also recommends betting on the Under and a prop bet on Grimes.
Scimia's prediction: Despite several key absences, the underdog 76ers will cover the 8.5-point spread at home against the Blazers.While the Philadelphia 76ers are dealing with major injury issues — Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey are out, and Paul George is suspended — they have played well enough at home for me to take them to cover against the Portland Trail Blazers .
The Sixers are 19-16 and have won three straight at Xfinity Mobile Arena. 1-6-1 against the spread in its last eight games, and its offense has been held in check, averaging only 110.1 points over its last sevenWhen the 76ers have found success late, it’s generally been by keeping the score down. With injury issues still limiting scoring options, I’m pairing my bet on Philadelphia to cover with the Under as a result. The Sixers are riding a three-game home winning streak, and while it would be an upset for them to win tonight, it’s a reasonable value pick for a long-shot SGP. If Philadelphia does hold on to win, it’ll be due to a big game from Grimes, and I’m taking him to hit the Over on his prop totals for both rebounds and assists by picking up at least five of each.: Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. We may receive compensation if you sign up through our links. Ed Scimia has been writing about the gaming industry for over 15 years. He graduated from Syracuse University with degrees in Magazine Journalism and Political Science in 2003, and has covered major gambling events like the World Series of Poker in his career. Since joining Covers in 2022, Ed has offered his sports betting analysis primarily on MLB, NFL, college football, and college basketball games, but is willing to take on any sport. His betting strategy focuses more on finding line value based on deviations from the market rather than traditional handicapping, primarily shopping between DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics in his home state of Connecticut, though he’s not afraid to do deep game analysis to find profitable bets at any book. Outside of gambling, Ed is an avid curler who competes in mixed doubles on the World Curling Tour and runs a popular curling YouTube channel, Chess on Ice. That experience has come in handy during the Olympics, when he has proven to be a successful curling bettor as well. Ed's advice to new bettors is to always open multiple sportsbook accounts and check the odds at each before placing any bet. Successful sports betting is about consistently beating the closing line value, which requires finding spots where one book is offering odds far better than the rest of the market and jumping on those opportunities.Predators vs Oilers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL GameDucks vs Canadiens Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL GamePistons vs Raptors Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s NBA GameTimberwolves vs Thunder Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s NBA GameIf you choose to make use of any information on this website including online sports betting services from any websites that may be featured on this website, we strongly recommend that you carefully check your local laws before doing so.It is your sole responsibility to understand your local laws and observe them strictly.Covers does not provide any advice or guidance as to the legality of online sports betting or other online gambling activities within your jurisdiction and you are responsible for complying with laws that are applicable to you in your relevant locality.Covers disclaims all liability associated with your use of this website and use of any information contained on it.As a condition of using this website, you agree to hold the owner of this website harmless from any claims arising from your use of any services on any third party website that may be featured by Covers.
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