76ers vs. Suns odds, prediction: Can Philly surprise as short-handed home underdog?

The 76ers are home underdogs against the Suns at BetMGM on Monday at 8 p.m. ET. The Suns have the best record in the Western Conference.

76ers vs. Suns is a home game. The Suns are a short-handed home underdog at 2.5 (-110 BetMGM).

Joel Embiid is still a doubt for Monday's game against the Suns. Joel Embriid has been injured and out of the team's last five games. Phoenix is one of NBA's best teams. They are third in net rating and have a top-three offensive and defensive efficiency. They lost to the Trail Blazers on Friday but beat Portland the next day. The Suns are also missing Cameron Johnson. Their frontcourt is also short-handed.

76ers are a short-handed home underdog against Suns.