BREAKING: James Harden Set To Make 76ers Debut

A new era of Philadelphia basketball is finally set to begin. James Harden, who was traded to Philly two weeks ago, will finally make his Sixers debut.

Harden has missed the last eight games with a hamstring injury. He's averaging 22.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 10.2 assists on 41% from the field and 33.2% from three for the season. The 76ers are currently 35-23 and 2.5 games behind the Heat and Bulls for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.

Here are the odds for the matchup via WynnBET.

76ers vs. Timberwolves Odds, Spread and Total

Spread:

• 76ers: -2.5 (-110)
• Timberwolves: +2.5 (-110)

Moneyline:

• 76ers: -145
• Timberwolves: +120

Total:

• 228.5 (Over: -110/Under: -110)

76ers vs. Timberwolves Prediction and Pick

My early lean in this game is to fade the 76ers. Yes, this is still James Harden we're talking about. However, I don't know how healthy his hamstring is going to be and the Minnesota Timberwolves aren't a team to be taken lightly.

If Harden doesn't instantly acclimate to what the Sixers do, it can start off on a rough note.

Lean: Timberwolves +2.5 (-110)

Check back tomorrow for more in-depth analysis.

You can find Donnavan Smoot’s full betting record here.