Philadelphia 76ers vs Washington Wizards Matchup

Check out our free Wizards vs 76ers prediction for this NBA matchup in Philadelphia. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Wizards face Philadelphia with a record of 6-28.
  • Washington has an effective field goal percentage of 51% (26th).
  • The Wizards are looking to bounce back from a loss to the 76ers.
  • The 76ers are sitting at 14-20.
  • The 76ers are averaging 107.4 points per game so far.
  • The 76ers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Wizards.

Wizards vs 76ers Prediction

The 76ers (-566) are favored by 11 points against the Wizards (+414) in a matchup between two Eastern Conference teams. Philadelphia is 14-20 overall and 11th in the East, while Washington is 6-28 and 15th in the conference. The over/under line for the game is 221.5 points.

This game will take place at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and will tip off at 7:00 ET. NBCS will have the TV coverage.

Wizards vs. 76ers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Washington Wizards at Philadelphia 76ers
  • Where: Philadelphia at Wells Fargo Center
  • Date: Wednesday, January 8th
  • Betting Odds PHI -11, WAS +414 | PHI -566 O/U 221.5

Wizards Preview: Do the Wizards Stand a Chance on the Road?

The Wizards dropped to 6-28 on the season following a 135-112 loss to the Rockets on Tuesday. Washington was +13.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 247 points exceeded the O/U line of 222.5 by 24.5 points.

Washington started strong, leading 30-20 after the 1st quarter, but the Rockets responded with a 10-0 run and outscored the Wizards 37-25 in the 2nd quarter. Houston continued to pull away, winning the 3rd quarter 40-24 and the 4th quarter 38-33.

Corey Kispert led the Wizards with 23 points, hitting 5 threes at 71.4% in their 135-112 loss to the Rockets. Kispert shot 70% from the field overall, with 10 points in the 2nd quarter and another 7 in the 4th. Jonas Valančiūnas added 18 points, scoring 8 in the opening period.

Jared Butler contributed 12 of his 14 points in the 4th quarter, while Bilal Coulibaly and Carlton Carrington each finished with 12 points. The Wizards made 15 threes, shooting 37.5% from deep and 46.1% overall.

The Wizards started strong defensively in the 1st quarter, holding the Rockets to just 20 points, but things unraveled from there, as they allowed 37 points in the 2nd quarter, 40 in the 3rd, and 38 in the 4th, leading to a 135-112 loss. Washington let Houston shoot 51% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Wizards gave up 15 three-pointers on 39% shooting. They also sent the Rockets to the line 23 times, where Houston converted 20 free throws. Washington finished with 27 defensive rebounds, allowing 19 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks.

76ers Preview: Will the 76ers Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

Washington's struggles continued on Tuesday, as they fell to 6-28 on the season with a 135-112 loss to the Rockets. The Wizards, who were +13.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread at home. The total score of 247 points exceeded the O/U line of 222.5 by 24.5 points.

After a strong start, leading 30-20 after the 1st quarter, Washington couldn’t maintain their momentum. The Rockets went on a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 31-22 to 41-22. Houston then outscored the Wizards 37-25 in the 2nd quarter and 40-24 in the 3rd, putting the game out of reach before the 4th quarter.

The 76ers struggled offensively in their loss to the Suns, shooting just 39.1% from the field. They did manage to hit 15 threes at a 37.5% clip, with Tyrese Maxey knocking down 6 from deep.

Maxey finished with 31 points and 10 assists, scoring 16 points in the 4th quarter. Kelly Oubre added 26 points and 11 rebounds, with 13 of his points coming in the 3rd quarter.

Defensively, the 76ers started strong, giving up just 16 points in the 1st quarter, but they struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 36 points in the 3rd and 31 in the 4th, leading to a 109-99 loss to the Suns. Overall, Philadelphia allowed Phoenix to shoot 50% from the field.

The 76ers also had trouble defending the three, with the Suns hitting 14 threes at a 45% clip. Philadelphia sent Phoenix to the line 19 times, where they made 13 free throws. The 76ers finished with 34 defensive rebounds, giving up 4 offensive boards, and added 6 steals and 4 blocks.

Wizards vs 76ers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past ten road matchups, Washington has an ATS record of 3-5-2 while averaging 108 per game. The team went 0-10 overall in these games.
  • Across the 76ers last ten home games, the team averaged 113 points per game while allowing 111. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 7-3, while going 7-3 straight-up.
  • The last five games that Washington was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 1-4 straight up.
  • Philadelphia has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.

Wizards vs 76ers Prediction

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