Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Eastern Conference matchup between the 76ers and Wizards will tip-off in Washington. NBCS will televise the game.
Philadelphia (-167) is favored by 3.5 against Washington (+139). The over/under line is 237.5. The 76ers (30-21) are 5th in the Eastern Conference and 3rd in the Atlantic Division. Philadelphia has lost four straight games. The Wizards (9-42) are 14th in the East and 5th in the Southeast Division. Washington has lost five in a row.
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Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last five times, the 76ers have faced off against the Wizards on the road, they are above .500 at 3-2. Looking back over the previous three times that the 76ers and Wizards have faced off, they have combined to average 259 points per game and have an over/under record of 2-1.
- Across the 76ers last three road games, the team averaged 112 points per game while allowing 124. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
- Across their last three home contests, Washington has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 121 points per game.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 0-5 and an ATS mark of 2-2-1.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the 76ers have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 6-4.
Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
In their last game, the 76ers lost to the Hawks by a score of 127-121. The O/U line for that game was 244.5 points, and Philadelphia was an underdog going into the game (+3.5).
The 76ers are currently 30-21 on the season, which puts them in 5th place in the Eastern Conference. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 3rd place.
Philadelphia has lost four straight games and is looking to get back on track today against the Wizards. On the road, the 76ers have a record of 13-11 compared to 17-10 at home.
Against the spread, the 76ers are 30-21 for the season and have failed to cover in their last four games. On the road, they are 14-10 ATS, while going 16-11 ATS at home.
As the favorite, the 76ers have gone 27-9 this season and are favored by 3.5 points today. In their last four games as the favorite, they have also failed to cover the spread.
This season, the average O/U line in 76ers games is 231 points, and their games have averaged 232.4 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 237.5. Overall, their O/U record for the season is 30-21.
When it comes to scoring, the 76ers are 9th in the NBA at 118.5 points per game. Interestingly, they have actually scored more points on the road (117.2) than at home (119.7).
Philadelphia has outscored the NBA scoring average in 56.9% of their games this season. In terms of pace, they are 17th in the league at 98.5 possessions per game.
So far, the 76ers have been one of the most aggressive teams in terms of getting to the free-throw line, leading the NBA in both free throws made (22.4) and free throws attempted (26.9) per game.
Coming into the game, the 76ers’ defense is giving up an average of 113.9 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 51.0% of their games. Opponents are hitting 55.0% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 34.8% of their three-point attempts.
Washington is looking to end their five-game losing streak today as they take on the 76ers. The Wizards are 9-42 on the season, which is 14th in the Eastern Conference.
As the underdog, the Wizards have gone 9-39 this season and are 2-48 as the underdog. Today, they are getting 3.5 points and have gone 2-0 ATS as the underdog.
Washington’s O/U record for the season is 24-27, and their games have averaged 238.8 points per game. Today’s O/U line is 237.5.
In their last game against the Celtics, the Wizards lost by a score of 133-129. They were 19-point underdogs going into the game. The combined scoring for the game was 262, and the O/U line was 236.5.
Coming into today’s game, the Wizards have an ATS record of 24-26. They have covered the spread in their last two games and are 17-9 ATS on the road compared to 7-17 at home.
When it comes to pace, the Wizards are the fastest team in the league at 102.4 possessions per game. In terms of scoring, they are 17th in the NBA at 114.8 points per game.
Despite being the top-ranked team in pace, the Wizards are only 21st in home scoring at 114.3 points per game. On the season, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 51% of their games.
Washington is one of the top teams in the league in two-point field goal percentage, hitting 55% of their attempts. However, they are just 27th in three-point shooting at 35%.
The Wizards’ defense is presently ranked 30th in the league, allowing an average of 124.0 points per contest. The Washington defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.2% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 49.8% of their field goal attempts vs. Washington.
Even though they are 3.5 point underdogs, we see the Wizards winning this game by a score of 101-47.
Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Tips
- We like the Wizards on the moneyline (+139)
- The Wizards are also our pick on the spread at +3.5
- Our NBA model projects 148 points, and we suggest taking the under
Washington Wizards Injury Report
- Richaun Holmes – Trade Pending – Questionable
- Marvin Bagley III – Back – Questionable
- Isaiah Livers – Hip – Out
- Patrick Baldwin Jr. – Ankle – Questionable
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Nicolas Batum – Hamstring – Out
- Joel Embiid – Knee – Out
- Robert Covington – Knee – Out
- De’Anthony Melton – Back – Out
- Tyrese Maxey – Illness – Questionable
