Oklahoma City Thunder @ Philadelphia 76ers Player Props - March 23rd 2026

Written By Nick Crain | Last Updated at March 23, 2026
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This Thunder at 76ers matchup puts a spotlight on responsibility, because props usually cash through the same handful of dependable roles. Thunder and 76ers both come in with recent form worth noting, which matters when rotations tighten and roles stay consistent. Pace matters for props because it is simply more opportunities across the same minutes.

These markets usually tell you a lot about how the game will be played. Two markets we keep coming back to are Points + Assists and Points + Rebounds + Assists. For Points + Assists, the players to watch are Luguentz Dort for Thunder and VJ Edgecombe for 76ers. In Points + Rebounds + Assists, start with Isaiah Hartenstein on the Thunder side and Trendon Watford for 76ers.

The approach in this article is straightforward: highlight the player stats that drive each market, then combine them with the props to find the sweet spot. For the full game breakdown, read the full Thunder vs 76ers matchup preview.



Pace and efficiency for OKC at PHI player props

For props, it helps to start with pace and efficiency because those inputs shape opportunity. The notes below sort each stat into five outcomes so you can scan the edge quickly. For the latest lines and totals, visit the NBA odds page.

Metric Away Team
Thunder
Home Team
76ers
Notes
Pace (Poss/Game) 101.7 102.3 76ers slight advantage: in this profile, they play a bit faster, so extra possessions to nudge prop volume up.
PPG (Season) 119.0 115.9 Thunder slight advantage: on this slate, their scoring baseline runs a bit higher, so expect points outcomes to have a little more cushion.
Offensive Rating 116.3 112.5 Thunder strong advantage: on this slate, they are the clearly more efficient offense, so expect possessions to produce higher-quality looks more consistently.
Defensive Rating 104.8 112.0 Thunder strong advantage: on season baselines, they grade as the tougher defense, which points to plan for scoring efficiency to be harder to come by.

Schedule context matters for props because short rest and travel can impact legs and late-game pace. The notes below bucket workload into five outcomes and name the advantage.

Workload metric Away Team
Thunder
Home Team
76ers
Notes
Games in last 7 days 0 0 Even: in this game, game volume is the same in the last seven days, which suggests project energy and rotations to sit in a similar spot.
Time zone changes (last 7) 0 0 Even: by the numbers, time-zone change totals are similar over the last week, leading to plan for routines to be steady for both teams.
Miles travelled (last 7) 0 0 Even: on the season, travel mileage is close over the last seven days, which usually leads to travel wear to be similar on both sides.
Days since last game 2 2 Even: tonight, rest days since the last game match, which should leave anticipate recovery to be similar entering tip-off.
Back-to-back No No Even: by the numbers, neither team is on a back-to-back, setting up plan for rest to be close to normal for both teams.
Rest advantage vs opponent 0 0 Even: in this game, there is no clear rest-advantage separation, which should leave look for rest edge to be minimal.
Previous opponent strength 22.5 29.6 Thunder strong advantage: overall, their previous opponent graded noticeably lighter, setting up plan for carryover wear to be meaningfully lower.
Travel miles since last game 121 1,921 Thunder strong advantage: tonight, they travelled materially less between the last game and this one, so anticipate travel fatigue to be meaningfully lower.
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NBA injury report for OKC at PHI: out, questionable, and impact

This table tracks the availability outlook for Thunder and 76ers. When the report strips out rotation pieces, minutes concentrate and usage funnels toward the next-closest creators. For a broader futures snapshot, see Finals lines and odds.

Side Inactive In doubt Minutes and points missing (MPG • PPG)
Thunder 1
1 out
0
1 questionable
0.0 MPG • 0.0 PPG
76ers 0
1 out
0
1 questionable
0.0 MPG • 0.0 PPG


Thunder at 76ers Assists Props Picks

Prior to tagging Player Assists Props, keep a narrow team view on three stats: assist rate, assists per game, turnovers per game. Oklahoma City Thunder shows 59.8%, 25.8, 12.5; Philadelphia 76ers shows 58.9%, 24.6, 13.

A disciplined Player Assists Props read still needs one last confirm on rotations and role. One side looks stronger on the team lens, and that side is Oklahoma City Thunder. Then court time and usage determine whether the pick holds up.

NBA Player AST/G Minutes Usage % Assist %
Jared McCain (OKC) 0.9 18 23.3% 7.7%
Isaiah Hartenstein (OKC) 3.5 24 16.2% 20.1%
Luguentz Dort (OKC) 1.2 27 14.1% 5.9%
Jalen Williams (OKC) 5.5 28 26.2% 29.3%
Cason Wallace (OKC) 2.6 27 14.5% 12.7%
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) 6.6 33 33.4% 35%
Chet Holmgren (OKC) 1.7 29 21.9% 8.6%
VJ Edgecombe (PHI) 4.2 35 20.2% 17.4%
Jared McCain (PHI) 1.7 17 18.6% 13.9%
Justin Edwards (PHI) 1.3 15 16.2% 11.5%
Trendon Watford (PHI) 2.5 16 18% 21.8%
Quentin Grimes (PHI) 3.3 29 19.1% 15.7%
Cameron Payne (PHI) 2.6 17 19.3% 21.8%
NBA Player Prop Bet / Assist Line Best Bookmaker Odds Odds
Jared McCain (OKC) o3.5
u3.5
betrivers
betrivers
-105
-130
Isaiah Hartenstein (OKC) o3.5
u3.5
fanduel
fanduel
-178
+132
Luguentz Dort (OKC) o2.5
u2.5
fanatics
fanatics
+500
-1250
Jalen Williams (OKC) o5.5
u5.5
fanduel
fanduel
+130
-174
Cason Wallace (OKC) o2.5
u2.5
fanduel
fanduel
+116
-154
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) o3.5
u3.5
fanduel
fanduel
-192
+142
Chet Holmgren (OKC) o3.5
u3.5
caesars
caesars
+160
-218
VJ Edgecombe (PHI) o4.5
u4.5
fanduel
fanduel
+116
-154
Jared McCain (PHI) o3.5
u3.5
betrivers
betrivers
-105
-130
Justin Edwards (PHI) o3.5
u3.5
fanatics
fanatics
+300
-556
Trendon Watford (PHI) o4.5
u4.5
fanduel
fanduel
+114
-148
Quentin Grimes (PHI) o4.5
u4.5
sugarhouse
sugarhouse
+120
-167
Cameron Payne (PHI) o3.5
u3.5
fanduel
fanduel
-144
+108


Thunder vs 76ers NBA Player 3PM Props

Recent 3P% gives the best snapshot of current rhythm, and Philadelphia 76ers is at 28.5 while Oklahoma City Thunder is at 32.8. The season 3-point percentage baseline is 0.2 for Philadelphia 76ers and 0.2 for Oklahoma City Thunder.

NBA Player Minutes Usage% 3P% 3PM line Proxy 3PM
Jared McCain (OKC) 18 23.3 39.1 3.5 1.64
Luguentz Dort (OKC) 27 14.1 34.4 0.5 1.31
Jalen Williams (OKC) 28 26.2 29.9 0.5 2.19
Cason Wallace (OKC) 27 14.5 35.1 1.5 1.37
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) 33 33.4 38.6 0.5 4.25
Chet Holmgren (OKC) 29 21.9 36.2 1.5 2.3
VJ Edgecombe (PHI) 35 20.2 35.4 3.5 2.5
Jared McCain (PHI) 17 18.6 37.8 3.5 1.2
Justin Edwards (PHI) 15 16.2 37.2 2.5 0.9
Trendon Watford (PHI) 16 18 20 0.5 0.58
Quentin Grimes (PHI) 29 19.1 33.4 2.5 1.85
MarJon Beauchamp (PHI) 14 21.1 34 1.5 1
Cameron Payne (PHI) 17 19.3 33 1.5 1.08
NBA Player Prop Bet / 3PM Line Best Bookmaker Odds Odds
Jared McCain (OKC) o3.5
u3.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
+154
-210
Luguentz Dort (OKC) o0.5
u0.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
+144
-194
Jalen Williams (OKC) o0.5
u0.5
Draftkings
Draftkings
-229
+171
Cason Wallace (OKC) o1.5
u1.5
Draftkings
Draftkings
+182
-244
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) o0.5
u0.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
+148
-200
Chet Holmgren (OKC) o1.5
u1.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
+182
-250
VJ Edgecombe (PHI) o3.5
u3.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
-154
+116
Jared McCain (PHI) o3.5
u3.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
+154
-210
Justin Edwards (PHI) o2.5
u2.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
-102
-130
Trendon Watford (PHI) o0.5
u0.5
Fanatics
Fanatics
+155
-250
Quentin Grimes (PHI) o2.5
u2.5
Unibet
Unibet
+128
-175
MarJon Beauchamp (PHI) o1.5
u1.5
Caesars
Caesars
+130
-176
Cameron Payne (PHI) o1.5
u1.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
-240
+174


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Oklahoma City Thunder at Philadelphia 76ers NBA Player Points Props Picks

Recent form matters for points props, and it starts here: Oklahoma City Thunder is 10-0 with a 100% win rate, posting 113.8 and allowing 103.4. Philadelphia 76ers counters with 6-4 (60%), producing 114.5 and giving up 116. That pull is where a points line can sit high .

The quick way to frame points props is combining who is scoring lately with who is leaking points lately. Oklahoma City Thunder grades out better by that blend, and it is a practical lens before choosing a side.

NBA Player PTS/G Minutes Usage % TS %
Ajay Mitchell (OKC) 13.6 26 21.8% 58.5%
Jared McCain (OKC) 10.4 18 23.3% 59.3%
Isaiah Hartenstein (OKC) 9.2 24 16.2% 63.1%
Luguentz Dort (OKC) 8.3 27 14.1% 52.4%
Jalen Williams (OKC) 17.1 28 26.2% 56%
Cason Wallace (OKC) 8.6 27 14.5% 53.8%
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) 31.1 33 33.4% 66.5%
Chet Holmgren (OKC) 17.1 29 21.9% 65.3%
VJ Edgecombe (PHI) 16 35 20.2% 54%
Jared McCain (PHI) 6.6 17 18.6% 50.6%
Justin Edwards (PHI) 6 15 16.2% 57.2%
Dominick Barlow (PHI) 7.7 24 12.9% 59.7%
Trendon Watford (PHI) 6.5 16 18% 57.3%
Adem Bona (PHI) 4.8 17 11.2% 63.8%
Quentin Grimes (PHI) 13.4 29 19.1% 58.5%
MarJon Beauchamp (PHI) 6.8 14 21.1% 56.3%
Cameron Payne (PHI) 7.4 17 19.3% 51.4%
NBA Player Prop Bet / Points Line Best Bookmaker Odds
Ajay Mitchell (OKC) o12.5
u12.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+104
-132
Jared McCain (OKC) o12.5
u12.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-102
-130
Isaiah Hartenstein (OKC) o9.5
u9.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-158
+118
Luguentz Dort (OKC) o3.5
u3.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-132
+100
Jalen Williams (OKC) o12.5
u12.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-130
-102
Cason Wallace (OKC) o6.5
u6.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-112
-118
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) o22.5
u22.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-112
-118
Chet Holmgren (OKC) o11.5
u11.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+104
-138
VJ Edgecombe (PHI) o22.5
u22.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-112
-118
Jared McCain (PHI) o12.5
u12.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-102
-130
Justin Edwards (PHI) o11.5
u11.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-106
-125
Dominick Barlow (PHI) o2.5
u2.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-120
-110
Trendon Watford (PHI) o15.5
u15.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-138
+104
Adem Bona (PHI) o5.5
u5.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+140
-188
Quentin Grimes (PHI) o17.5
u17.5
Fanatics
Fanatics
-175
+125
MarJon Beauchamp (PHI) o8.5
u8.5
Caesars
Caesars
-117
-114
Cameron Payne (PHI) o10.5
u10.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-125
-106


Thunder at 76ers Player Points + Assists Prop Picks

Oklahoma City Thunder have gone 5-0 in their past five, and Philadelphia 76ers have gone 4-1 over the same sample.

The recent five-game results matters for points plus assists, and the current lean nudges toward Oklahoma City Thunder in this matchup.

NBA Player PTS/G AST/G PTS+AST Minutes Usage %
Isaiah Hartenstein (OKC) 9.2 3.5 12.7 24 16.2%
Luguentz Dort (OKC) 8.3 1.2 9.5 27 14.1%
Jalen Williams (OKC) 17.1 5.5 22.6 28 26.2%
Cason Wallace (OKC) 8.6 2.6 11.2 27 14.5%
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) 31.1 6.6 37.7 33 33.4%
Chet Holmgren (OKC) 17.1 1.7 18.8 29 21.9%
VJ Edgecombe (PHI) 16 4.2 20.2 35 20.2%
Justin Edwards (PHI) 6 1.3 7.3 15 16.2%
Dominick Barlow (PHI) 7.7 1.2 8.9 24 12.9%
Trendon Watford (PHI) 6.5 2.5 9 16 18%
Quentin Grimes (PHI) 13.4 3.3 16.7 29 19.1%
Cameron Payne (PHI) 7.4 2.6 10 17 19.3%
NBA Player Prop Bet / Points + Assists Line Bookmaker Odds
Isaiah Hartenstein (OKC) o12.5
u12.5
Caesars
Caesars
-132
-102
Luguentz Dort (OKC) o8.5
u8.5
Fanatics
Fanatics
+100
-132
Jalen Williams (OKC) o19.5
u19.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-122
-108
Cason Wallace (OKC) o9.5
u9.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-108
-122
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) o34.5
u34.5
Caesars
Caesars
-124
-108
Chet Holmgren (OKC) o17.5
u17.5
Caesars
Caesars
-108
-124
VJ Edgecombe (PHI) o24.5
u24.5
Caesars
Caesars
-129
-105
Justin Edwards (PHI) o14.5
u14.5
Caesars
Caesars
-121
-110
Dominick Barlow (PHI) o10.5
u10.5
BetMGM
BetMGM
-115
-115
Trendon Watford (PHI) o11.5
u11.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-102
-130
Quentin Grimes (PHI) o23.5
u23.5
sportingbet
sportingbet
-125
-105
Cameron Payne (PHI) o15.5
u15.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-112
-118


Oklahoma City Thunder at Philadelphia 76ers NBA Player Rebounds Prop Picks

If offensive rebounds do not beat the opponent’s defensive rebounds on either side, the rebound read is steadier, so rebounds per game (Oklahoma City Thunder 44.1 vs Philadelphia 76ers 43.6) becomes the simplest anchor.

Selection is stat first, comparing rebounds per game to the rebounds line and using minutes per game, usage percentage, and rebound percentage as context, so the final pick feels grounded instead of random.

NBA Player REB/G Minutes Usage % REB%
Jared McCain (OKC) 2.1 18 23.3% 6.2%
Isaiah Hartenstein (OKC) 9.4 24 16.2% 21.1%
Luguentz Dort (OKC) 3.6 27 14.1% 7.2%
Jalen Williams (OKC) 4.6 28 26.2% 8.8%
Cason Wallace (OKC) 3.1 27 14.5% 6.3%
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) 4.3 33 33.4% 7%
Chet Holmgren (OKC) 8.9 29 21.9% 16.7%
VJ Edgecombe (PHI) 5.6 35 20.2% 8.8%
Jared McCain (PHI) 2 17 18.6% 6.6%
Justin Edwards (PHI) 1.5 15 16.2% 5.2%
Dominick Barlow (PHI) 4.8 24 12.9% 11%
Trendon Watford (PHI) 3.3 16 18% 11%
Adem Bona (PHI) 4.3 17 11.2% 13.6%
Quentin Grimes (PHI) 3.6 29 19.1% 6.7%
NBA Player Prop Bet / Rebound Line Best Bookmaker Odds Odds
Jared McCain (OKC) o3.5
u3.5
Fanatics
Fanatics
+230
-400
Isaiah Hartenstein (OKC) o9.5
u9.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+116
-154
Luguentz Dort (OKC) o2.5
u2.5
DraftKings
DraftKings
-171
+129
Jalen Williams (OKC) o2.5
u2.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-205
+152
Cason Wallace (OKC) o2.5
u2.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-118
-112
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) o5.5
u5.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+146
-198
Chet Holmgren (OKC) o8.5
u8.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-162
+122
VJ Edgecombe (PHI) o7.5
u7.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+118
-158
Jared McCain (PHI) o3.5
u3.5
Fanatics
Fanatics
+230
-400
Justin Edwards (PHI) o2.5
u2.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+142
-192
Dominick Barlow (PHI) o7.5
u7.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-112
-118
Trendon Watford (PHI) o6.5
u6.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+126
-166
Adem Bona (PHI) o4.5
u4.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-132
+100
Quentin Grimes (PHI) o2.5
u2.5
Fanatics
Fanatics
-357
+200


Oklahoma City Thunder at Philadelphia 76ers Points + Rebounds + Assists Props Picks

For Points + rebounds + assists props, scoring gravity matters, but so do the misses that create rebound volume. A higher offensive rating tends to nudge points and assists up, while a lower defensive rating can keep the game tighter and shift PRA toward rebounds. The fast case is which side wins that trade between makes and misses. The Philadelphia 76ers field-goal percentage and the Oklahoma City Thunder field-goal percentage are worth a fast scan because made shots can power assists while missed shots can stack rebounds.

A higher win percentage often tracks cleaner execution, and cleaner execution tends to show up in assists and efficient scoring. The selection stays quick straight : PRA per game versus the line, edge threshold check, then the best return among qualifying NBA Players from each team.

NBA Player PTS/G REB/G AST/G PRA/G Minutes Usage %
Jared McCain (OKC) 10.4 2.1 0.9 13.4 18 23.3%
Isaiah Hartenstein (OKC) 9.2 9.4 3.5 22.1 24 16.2%
Luguentz Dort (OKC) 8.3 3.6 1.2 13.1 27 14.1%
Jalen Williams (OKC) 17.1 4.6 5.5 27.2 28 26.2%
Cason Wallace (OKC) 8.6 3.1 2.6 14.3 27 14.5%
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) 31.1 4.3 6.6 42 33 33.4%
Chet Holmgren (OKC) 17.1 8.9 1.7 27.7 29 21.9%
VJ Edgecombe (PHI) 16 5.6 4.2 25.8 35 20.2%
Jared McCain (PHI) 6.6 2 1.7 10.3 17 18.6%
Justin Edwards (PHI) 6 1.5 1.3 8.8 15 16.2%
Dominick Barlow (PHI) 7.7 4.8 1.2 13.7 24 12.9%
Trendon Watford (PHI) 6.5 3.3 2.5 12.3 16 18%
Quentin Grimes (PHI) 13.4 3.6 3.3 20.3 29 19.1%
NBA Player Prop Bet (Points + Rebounds + Assists Line) Bookmaker Odds
Jared McCain (OKC) o14.5
u14.5
BetMGM
BetMGM
-120
-110
Isaiah Hartenstein (OKC) o23.5
u23.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-128
-104
Luguentz Dort (OKC) o11.5
u11.5
Caesars
Caesars
-113
-118
Jalen Williams (OKC) o22.5
u22.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-122
-108
Cason Wallace (OKC) o12.5
u12.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-106
-125
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) o31.5
u31.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-130
-102
Chet Holmgren (OKC) o25.5
u25.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-120
-110
VJ Edgecombe (PHI) o34.5
u34.5
Caesars
Caesars
-118
-113
Jared McCain (PHI) o14.5
u14.5
BetMGM
BetMGM
-120
-110
Justin Edwards (PHI) o17.5
u17.5
Caesars
Caesars
-113
-118
Dominick Barlow (PHI) o15.5
u15.5
BetMGM
BetMGM
-115
-118
Trendon Watford (PHI) o14.5
u14.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-122
-108
Quentin Grimes (PHI) o27.5
u27.5
sportingbet
sportingbet
-115
-115


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This Thunder at 76ers spot is all about flow. If it plays at a faster tempo tempo, the main creators and rebound lanes usually show up first. Thunder has played at roughly a 100% win clip over its last ten, and 76ers is around 60%.

This is the first market I circle. For Points + Assists, the two players to track are Luguentz Dort for Thunder and VJ Edgecombe for 76ers. The workload is usually visible early.

In Points + Rebounds + Assists, start with Isaiah Hartenstein on the Thunder side and Trendon Watford for 76ers. If the game gets tight, these are the players you will see in the moments that matter. For the full game breakdown, read the full matchup preview.