Warriors-76ers Preview

The Golden State Warriors and the Philadelphia 76ers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Wachovia Center. Oddsmakers currently have the 76ers listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Warriors, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Warriors were upset 115-110 by the Bulls last time out, as 4-point favorites at home. The 225 points sailed OVER the posted total of 213.5. Stephen Jackson tossed in a game-high 32 points in a losing effort for the Warriors. Elton Brand picked up 17 points on Friday night to lead the 76ers to an 89-88 win over the Clippers. The Sixers failed to cover the 9.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (189). Team records: Golden State: 5-7 SU, 6-6 ATS Philadelphia: 6-6 SU, 5-7 ATS Golden State most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Washington are 5-5 After playing Chicago are 3-7 After a loss are 7-3 Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing Charlotte are 4-6 After playing LA Clippers are 5-5 After a win are 3-7 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Golden State's last 5 games Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Golden State's last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia Golden State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing at home against Golden State The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 11 games at home Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home Next up: Golden State at Washington, Tuesday, November 25 Philadelphia at Charlotte, Monday, November 24