NBA: Can Embiid-less Sixers handle the Thunder?

Sixers (+4) @ Thunder (239)
Pick: Sixers +4

Paul George was ruled out for the Thunder earlier today resulting in this number coming down a bit. The Sixers already knew they’d be without Joel Embiid again who has yet to play since the All-Star break. A big factor in handicapping the NBA during the regular season is the motivation of certain teams or lack thereof for others. The Sixers have not beaten the Thunder in over a decade and have yet to prove themselves against the NBA’s elite teams save for a win at Golden State last month. For a team that has expectations of playing into June, the Sixers have a lot to prove during the final month and a half of the regular season so we’re betting on them being the more motivated team tonight. Besides, Bryce Harper is now a Phillie so of course the Sixers are going to win.