FanDuel. IтАЩm going to buy low on Dylan HarperтАЩs points plus assists. Coming off an underwhelming 12 P+A effort in a rare Spurs blowout loss, the matchup against the injury depleted Sixers serves as a prime bounce back spot. The rookie has cleared this line in nine of his last eleven games, and will face a Philly defense thatтАЩs below average across the board against scoring guards. After a lull in the middle of his rookie year, HarperтАЩs rotation is back up to 20-28 minutes. When playing at least 18 minutes against a bottom 12 at-rim defense (Sixers are 26th), Harper has cleared this line in 13/18 games.
The Spurs had an 11-game winning streak going until they faced the Knicks on Sunday at MSG. The Spurs shot only 42% from the field and 26% from 3-point range, while turning the ball over 22 times. It may have been one of the un-Spurs-like moments of the year. The Spurs are second in the West and look like the best team in basketball. They win on the road almost as impressively as their 21-6 home record. This is their first meeting with the 76ers this season after beating them 128-120 last March. Spurs to cover. Spurs start up another winning streak tonight and cover. Let's say the Spurs win by 10 or more.
Vassell is questionable for Monday's game against the Suns due to left adductor tightness.
Harris (calf) is listed as out for Monday's game against Phoenix.
James supplied 22 points (8-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Sunday's 127-121 win over Chicago.
Walker produced nine points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and 11 rebounds across 19 minutes during Sunday's 127-121 victory over the Bulls.
Brown totaled 29 points (11-22 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-8 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Sunday's 127-121 victory over the Bulls.
Embiid (foot) is available for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Castle tallied 14 points (5-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and a block across 24 minutes in Saturday's 125-103 win over the Trail Blazers.
Vassell registered 15 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, three assists and two steals across 21 minutes in Saturday's 125-103 win over the Trail Blazers.
Wembanyama posted 29 points (9-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 8-9 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block across 24 minutes in Saturday's 125-103 win over the Trail Blazers.
Embiid (foot) is probable for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
