Washington Wizards (6-28) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (14-20)
January 8, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Philadelphia 76ers -10.5; Over/Under: 219
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The Washington Wizards and Philadelphia 76ers meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Wells Fargo Center. Here’s a 76ers vs Wizards Prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs Wizards Pick.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Pelicans and Rockets, and they play the Bulls, Thunder, and Timberwolves next. The Washington Wizards are averaging 109 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 122.3 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 21.8 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Kyle Kuzma is averaging 14.5 points and 2.1 assists. Malcolm Brogdon is the third double-digit scorer, and Bilal Coulibaly is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 33.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Suns, beat the Nets, and they play the Pelicans, Magic, and Thunder next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 107.4 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 110.7 points on 48 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 25.4 points and 5.6 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 24.4 points and 7.9 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Jared McCain is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 22 night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The 76ers have won each of their last eight games against the Wizards following a loss.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The 76ers have lost four of their last five games as home favorites following a home loss.
- The Wizards have won three of their last four games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as home favorites.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in six of their last seven night games against the 76ers following a home loss.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers rank 29th in the league for assists per game this season (21.9).
- The 76ers rank 29th in the league for rebounds per game this season (40.1).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (121.8).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-12.9).
76ers vs Wizards Prediction
This is just the second time this season that the 76ers are a double-digit favorite, and I’m not excited to lay the number. However, the 76ers are playing some of their best ball of the season, with wins in six of their last 10 games. The Washington Wizards are still the Wizards, an awful side that doesn’t defend and is 1-13 SU on the road. The Wizards are also 12-21-1 ATS in the season despite being massive dogs time and time again. If the 76ers are serious about righting the ship and gaining ground in the standings, these are games they need to take advantage of. There are no excuses, and I can’t get behind the Wizards. Give me the 76ers in a home blowout victory.
