Golden State Warriors vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview and Betting Tips - Dec. 4 | 2025-26 NBA Season

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Golden State Warriors vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview and Betting Tips - Dec. 4 | 2025-26 NBA Season. [photo: Getty]

The hobbled Golden State Warriors will start a three-game Eastern Coast swing with a matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. Still without Steph Curry, the Warriors have Jimmy Butler (knee), Al Horford (sciatic), Trayce Jackson-Davis (knee), Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) and Quinten Post (ankle) as questionable. The Warriors hope to bounce back after losing 124-112 to the OKC Thunder on Tuesday.

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Meanwhile, the just as injury-hampered 76ers look to win back-to-back games for the first time since opening the season with four straight victories. After beating the Washington Wizards 121-102 on Tuesday, the 76ers will try to dispatch the Dubs despite the likely absence of Joel Embiid.


Golden State Warriors vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview, Predicted Starting Lineups, Betting Tips and Prediction

Moneyline: Warriors (+142) vs. 76ers (-165)

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Odds: Warriors (+3.5 -105) vs. 76ers (-3.5 -115)

Total (O/U): Warriors (o223.5 -105) vs. 76ers (u223.5 -115)

Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game


Golden State Warriors vs Philadelphia 76ers preview

Who will be cleared to play will be the biggest question looming over the Warriors ahead of their visit to Philly. Jimmy Butler did not play the second half against the Thunder due to a sore left knee. Butler had already been dealing with a bruised glute before adding knee discomfort to his list of health issues.

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Draymond Green, Will Richard, Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody, De’Anthony Melton and the players on the inactive list must step up.

The 76ers, a team that has dealt with injuries to key players over the years, have adapted to uncertainties surrounding Joel Embiid and Paul George. Regardless of their availability, Nick Nurse has been counting more on Tyrese Maxey, Jared McCain and VJ Edgecombe to carry the team.

The young trio must play well on both ends to prevent the visiting Dubs from walking away with a win.

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Golden State Warriors vs Philadelphia 76ers predicted starting lineups

Warriors

PG: Brandin Podziemski | SG: Will Richard | SG: Moses Moody | PF: Jonathan Kuminga | C: Quinten Post

76ers

PG: Tyrese Maxey | SG: VJ Edgecombe | SF: Paul George | PF: Dominick Barlow | C: Andre Drummond


Golden State Warriors vs Philadelphia 76ers betting tips

Tyrese Maxey is averaging 32.5 points per game, third in the NBA. Against Golden State’s hobbled roster, he could eke past his 31.5 (O/U) points prop.

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Brandin Podziemski has averaged 14.5 ppg in six outings without Steph Curry this season. The trend could continue with Curry sidelined, making it likely Podz fails to top his 16.0 (O/U) points prop.


Golden State Warriors vs Philadelphia 76ers prediction

Even if Jimmy Butler is cleared to play, the Golden State Warriors often struggle without Steph Curry. The Dubs are only 2-4 this season sans the two-time MVP. With Curry on the inactive list, expect the Philadelphia 76ers to defend their home floor with a victory that beats the -3.5 spread.

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