OKC Thunder vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview: Starting Lineups Tonight, Betting Tips and Game Prediction (Mar. 23) | 2025-26 NBA Season


The OKC Thunder and Philadelphia 76ers lock horns in a regular-season game at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Monday, with tipoff at 7 p.m. ET. It is the second and final meeting of the season between the two teams, with the Thunder winning the first matchup 129-104 on Dec. 28.

The Thunder have won their last 11 games and are in first place in the Western Conference standings with a 56-15 record. Meanwhile, the Sixers have their last two games and are in seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings with a 39-32 record.

OKC Thunder vs. Philadelphia 76ers Preview, Starting Lineups Tonight, Betting Tips and Game Prediction

OKC Thunder vs. Philadelphia 76ers Betting Tips and Odds

Moneyline: Thunder (-820), Sixers (+570)

Spread: Thunder -12.5 (-111), Sixers +12.5 (-111)

Total over/under o/u: Thunder o223.5 (-105), Sixers u223.5 (-116)

Editor’s note: Odds might change closer to tipoff.

Betting Tips

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to score over 29.5 points.
  • Chet Holmgren is expected to record over 2.5 blocks.
  • V.J. Edgecombe is expected to score over 19.5 points.

OKC Thunder vs. Philadelphia 76ers Preview

The Thunder are coming off a 132-111 win over the Washington Wizards in their previous game on Saturday. The victory was once again headlined by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who dropped a 40-point bomb on the Wizards on 27 shots. Chet Holmgren chipped in with a double-double, finishing with 18 points and 10 rebounds.

Jared McCain was superb off the bench once again, as he provided an 18-point spark. Kenrich Williams made a case for more minutes after scoring 11 points on five shots off the bench.

Meanwhile, the Sixers defeated the Utah Jazz 126-116 in their previous game. The duo of Quentin Grimes and V.J. Edgecombe has carried the team in the absence of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George. Grimes and Edgecombe remained consistent, scoring 25 points and 22 points, respectively.

Edgecombe was spectacular on the glass, grabbing 13 huge rebounds. Trendon Watford came up clutch off the bench, with 20 points on 7 of 11 shooting.

OKC Thunder vs. Philadelphia 76ers Starting Lineups Tonight

OKC Thunder starting lineup

PG: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SG: Cason Wallace, SF: Aaron Wiggins, PF: Chet Holmgren, C: Isaiah Hartenstein.

Philadelphia 76ers starting lineup

PG: V.J. Edgecombe, SG: Quentin Grimes, SF: Dominick Barlow, PF: Justin Edwards, C: Adem Bona.

OKC Thunder vs. Philadelphia 76ers Prediction

We expect the Thunder to crush the Sixers with a solid defensive performance on the road. Gilgeous-Alexander will fuel OKC’s offensive run and help the team extend its winning streak to 12 games.

Final score prediction: Thunder win 115-98.