| Phoenix Suns vs Philadelphia 76ers NBA Prediction |
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Monday, 09 February 2009
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 The Phoenix Suns go for their third straight win tonight as they take on the Philadelphia 76ers, who are without their top All-star Elton Brand, but winners of two in a row. The Philadelphia 76ers (25-24) host the Phoenix Suns (28-21) for some slammin jammin NBA action. NBA oddsmakers at SBGglobal.com have the 76ers as -3 point home favs over the Suns with the over/under listed at 211 points. Get your Phoenix Suns vs Philadelphia 76ers NBA Prediction in now at SBGglobal.comThe Suns have five wins in their last ten games where they’ve averaged 114 ppg in their last five. They recently beat the Pistons 107-97 for back to back wins. Steve Nash added 15 points and a season-high 21 assists, while Jason Richardson had 21 points and Shaquille O'Neal 20 for the Suns, who currently own the final playoff spot in the West. Amare Stoudemire averaged 22.9 points and 9.8 rebounds in eight career games versus Philadelphia, while Shaq has averaged 25.0 points and 11.6 rebounds in his career against Philadelphia. The Suns are 14-11 SU on the road, 17-29 ATS and 27-21 over/under. The 76ers improved to 12-8 without Brand, who averaged 13.8 points and 8.8 rebounds in 29 games. They seem to be doing better without him. They still have a great starting lineup with point guard Andre Miller, forward Andre Iguodala and center Samuel Dalembert. Miller averaged 20.5 points and 11.0 assists against the Suns last season, he had 15 points Saturday for Philadelphia. The Sixers received 41 points from their bench and outscored Miami 31-15 in the fourth quarter for their 12th win in 16 contests. The 76ers are 15-11 SU at home, 24-23 ATS and 20-27 over/under. Recent Trends to Consider:
Phoenix Suns vs Philadelphia 76ers NBA Prediction When: Mon, Feb 9, 2009 7:00 PM ET Line: SBGglobal.com Pick: Suns +3 Point-Spreads.com Phoenix Suns vs Philadelphia 76ers NBA Prediction The Bottom Line: The Suns are getting great hustle from Shaq, who will shut down the 76ers offense. Steve Nash is dishing the rock and hitting his shots. Go Suns! Get your Phoenix Suns vs Philadelphia 76ers NBA Prediction in now at SBGglobal.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!                        |
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