Joel Embiid will miss Monday night’s contest vs. the Blazers.
The big man underwent an MRI on his right knee over the weekend, as Ramona Shelburne of ESPN relays. Embiid is officially listed as out because of rest, however.
Andre Drummond will start in place of Embiid.
Sixers-Blazers Betting Odds
- Spread: Sixers -1.5
- Total: 220.5
- Moneyline: +105
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- Betting Trend to Note – The Blazers are on the second night of a back-to-back (lost to the Hornets on Sunday 125-113) and the Sixers have won their last 35 games as home favorites against teams in that spot.
- Prop to Watch – Seth Curry Over 15.5 points. Curry has had at least 15 points in seven of his last eight Sixers home games.
- Ben Simmons Update – Coach Doc Rivers told the local media that Simmons was doing more shooting drills (during shootaround on Monday) than he has all season. There’s still no definite timetable for his return.
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