Oklahoma City Thunder — Philadelphia 76ers, prediction and H2H — December 28, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder
Philadelphia 76ers
On December 28, 2025, an NBA regular-season match between Oklahoma City Thunder and Philadelphia 76ers will take place at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder come into this matchup after two consecutive losses to the San Antonio Spurs, first on the road 110 to 130 and then at home 102 to 117. Overall, their form over the last six games has been disappointing, with four defeats, including another loss to San Antonio in the NBA Cup semifinal.
Despite this recent slump, the defending champions have been very solid this season. Oklahoma City currently sit first in the Western Conference with a record of 26 wins and 5 losses. Their home form is also strong, with 14 wins and only 2 defeats.
Offensively, the Thunder are among the league’s best, averaging 121.3 points per game. Defensively, they boast the top rating, allowing just 107.4 points per game.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the team in scoring and playmaking, averaging 32.1 points and 6.5 assists per game. Isaiah Hartenstein dominates the boards with 10.7 rebounds per game.
However, Oklahoma City have struggled at home against Philadelphia. In their last five home matchups with the 76ers, the Thunder have recorded just one win and four losses. That lone victory was emphatic, with a dominant 133 to 100 scoreline.
Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers come into this matchup after two consecutive losses. Recently, Philadelphia lost at home to the Brooklyn Nets 106 to 114 and then on the road to the Chicago Bulls 102 to 109. Joel Embiid was the standout performer against Chicago, scoring 31 points, grabbing 5 rebounds, and providing 1 assist, but it was not enough for a win. Before that, they recorded back-to-back wins against Dallas and the New York Knicks. The 76ers currently sit fifth in the Eastern Conference with a record of 16 wins and 13 losses.
On the road, Philadelphia have a decent record, winning seven of twelve games this season, including four victories in their last six away matches. Offensively, they rank seventeenth in the league, averaging 116.1 points per game, while defensively they are slightly better, ranked thirteenth in the NBA, allowing 115.2 points per game.
Tyrese Maxey leads the team in scoring with an average of 30.8 points per game and also tops the assists chart with seven assists per game. Andre Drummond dominates the boards, averaging 9.5 rebounds per game.
In head-to-head matchups with Oklahoma City, Philadelphia have lost their last three games against the Thunder. Over the last ten meetings, however, both teams have recorded five wins each, showing a balanced matchup historically.
Key facts and head-to-head stats
- Oklahoma City Thunder have won 14 of their last 16 home games.
- Philadelphia 76ers have won 4 of their last 6 road games.
- Oklahoma City Thunder have won the last 3 head-to-head meetings.
Oklahoma City Thunder — Philadelphia 76ers prediction
We are set for a very interesting matchup between two strong teams from their respective conferences. Oklahoma City, the defending champions, continue to play at an excellent level this season, suffering only five losses in the regular season, most of which came on the road. The Thunder remain one of the most productive offensive teams in the league, while also boasting the best overall defensive record. Oklahoma are traditionally very strong at home, although they have faced some difficulties in recent home games against Philadelphia.
As for the 76ers, they have performed solidly in recent games. However, in previous meetings with Oklahoma, Philadelphia have often suffered heavy defeats. Considering Oklahoma’s recent setback against San Antonio, their strong home form, and overall quality, the Thunder are expected to be fully focused on bouncing back and securing a comfortable victory. My bet for this game is: Oklahoma City Thunder Asian Handicap -13 at odds of 1.78.
