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Two of the league's hottest scorers could square off when Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers take on Stephen Curry and the visiting Golden State Warriors (28-29) on Monday night. Embiid has scored at least 35 points in four of seven games since returning from a three-week injury absence for the Sixers (39-17), who are seeking their fifth consecutive victory. Curry is averaging nearly 40 points over his last 10 games but rolled his left ankle in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game, putting his status in question. Kelly Oubre Jr. (wrist) is also questionable for Golden State. Ben Simmons (non-COVID illness), Tobias Harris (knee), Seth Curry (hip) and Dwight Howard (knee) are among the players listed as questionable for Philadelphia. 

Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at Wells Fargo Center. William Hill Sportsbook lists Philadelphia as an 8.5-point favorite while the over-under for total points scored is 223.5 in the latest Warriors vs. Sixers odds. Before finalizing any Sixers vs. Warriors picks, be sure to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times, and it has returned over $9,100 in profit on its top-rated NBA picks over the past two-plus seasons. The model is up over $1,100 on its top-rated picks this season, and dating back to last year, it entered Week 17 of the 2020-21 NBA schedule on a stunning 95-59 roll on top-rated NBA picks against the spread. Anybody who has followed it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on 76ers vs. Warriors. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Now, here are several NBA odds and betting trends for Warriors vs. 76ers:

  • Warriors vs. 76ers spread: 76ers -8.5
  • Warriors vs. 76ers over-under: 223.5 points
  • Warriors vs. 76ers money line: 76ers -400, Warriors +320
  • GS: F Juan Toscano-Anderson sustained a concussion in Saturday's game
  • PHL: The 76ers are 22-5 at home

Why the Warriors can cover

Golden State's hopes of keeping this one competitive could depend on the status of Curry. The two-time MVP is in the midst of the most productive scoring binge of his career, averaging 39.1 points over the last 10 games and notching at least 32 points in each. The 10-game run of 30-point games is the longest for the Warriors since Wilt Chamberlain's 12-game streak in 1964. In the last four games, Curry is averaging a staggering 43.8 points while lighting it up from behind the arc, connecting on 36 of 68 3-point attempts.

Second-leading scorer Andrew Wiggins is having a strong road trip, averaging 20.3 points while shooting 53.5 percent overall (23 of 43) and 50 percent from distance (8 of 16). He'll be asked to carry a heavy scoring load if Curry and/or Oubre can't go. Kent Bazemore scored 16 points in Saturday's loss to Boston and is averaging 12.5 points while shooting 9 of 17 from the 3-point arc over the past four games. Reserve Jordan Poole scored 12 points Saturday and had 19 in the loss to the Sixers last month.

Why the Sixers can cover

Embiid has been nearly unstoppable over his last three games, averaging 36.8 points and 11.3 rebounds while continuing to push his name to the forefront of the MVP conversation. He has scored in double digits just from the free throw line in each of the past three, going 40 of 44 from the stripe. Embiid is shooting a career-best 51.6 percent from the floor while averaging 30.0 points, 11.1 rebounds and 1.4 blocked shots.

The Sixers have a lengthy list of injury concerns, but they have players who are ready to step in if Simmons, Harris and others can't go. Furkan Korkmaz scored 18 points Friday and has buried 19 3-pointers while averaging 15.8 points in the last five games. Rookie Tyrese Maxey has also been effective when called upon. He hit 4 of 7 shots coming off the bench in a 106-103 win over the Clippers on Friday. 

How to make Warriors vs. Sixers picks

SportsLine's model is leaning over on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 227 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits almost 60 percent of the time. You can get that pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Warriors vs. Sixers? And which side of the spread hits almost 60 percent of the time? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that is on a 95-59 roll on NBA picks.