Philadelphia 76ers at Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, December 30 is about as close to a coin flip as the ratings get, with the Suns at only 57%. Small things like rest, health and shooting variance should decide it.
Why it is so close
The Win Meter reads the Suns 57%, with a projected score of Philadelphia 76ers 112, Phoenix Suns 114. The rating gap is 51 points in favor of the 76ers, and home court and rest add about 100 rating points for the Suns on top of that.
Readings in this range leave plenty of room for the other side. About 43 times in 100 games like this, the 76ers would win.
Recent form
The 76ers are 2-0 this season and 2-3 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of -7.2. The Suns are 0-1 this season and 0-5 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of -22.
The 76ers were beaten 144-114 at home by NYK not long ago.
The Suns were beaten 124-83 on the road by POR not long ago.
Injuries to watch
Out: Dominick Barlow (PHI), expected back Nov 2, 2026, Ariel Hukporti (PHI), expected back Oct 1, 2027, Tacko Fall (PHI), expected back Oct 25, 2026, and Mark Williams (PHX), expected back Feb 3, 2027.
Day to day or questionable: Dean Wade (PHI), LeBron James (PHI), Luke Kennard (PHX), and Oso Ighodaro (PHX). Their status can change before tip-off.
The season series
In our records of recent meetings, the Suns lead 3-1, with the Suns outscoring the 76ers by an average of 3 points per game. The last meeting was PHI 109, PHX 103.