Phoenix Suns are favored to win against Philadelphia 76ers with their current momentum, as they hold a 24-16 record and have risen to 8th in NBA power rankings with a projected 46.4 wins for the season, significantly outperforming preseason expectations. The 76ers sit at 22-16 with a B+ midseason grade, and while they've been competitive despite limited availability of key players, the Suns' hard-playing defensive squad that excels at forcing turnovers gives them the edge in this matchup with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 12:00 AM UTC on January 21, 2026, which corresponds to 7:00 PM EST on January 20, 2026 for Eastern Time viewers.

The venue for this matchup is Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, home of the 76ers, with a seating capacity of 20,444.

Phoenix Suns are predicted to secure the victory based on their superior regular season performance and defensive efficiency improvements under their new roster construction. The Suns have exceeded preseason projections by 14.9 wins and currently project to finish with 46.4 wins, while the 76ers project 45.5 wins despite strong performances from Tyrese Maxey and rookie VJ Edgecombe.

Historically, the Phoenix Suns defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 110-100 in their last notable matchup on March 28, 1993, when Charles Barkley received a standing ovation at The Spectrum during a nationally televised game. The Suns have maintained competitive advantage in their head-to-head meetings across different eras.