The Philadelphia 76ers and Washington Wizards meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Wizards vs 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Wizards vs 76ers Pick.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Magic and Hornets, and they play the Celtics next. The 76ers look for their first 4-0 start since the 2019-20 season.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 128 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 120.3 points on 49.2 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 34 points and 7.5 assists, while VJ Edgecombe is averaging 24.5 points and 6.5 rebounds. Quentin Grimes is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 42.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 31.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.7 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Hornets, beat the Mavericks, and they play the Thunder next. The Wizards have lost 7 of their last 9 games.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 117 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 126.3 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Kyshawn George is averaging 20.3 points and 9.3 rebounds, while Tre Johnson is averaging 17 points and 2 assists. Alex Sarr is the third double-digit scorer, and Khris Middleton is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 71.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The 76ers have lost each of their last eight games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Wizards have won each of their last five games against the 76ers after losing as favorites.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 13 games as favorites.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in each of their last six games as home underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 21 games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The 76ers have won each of their last 10 games as road favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last six games as road favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Wizards’ last four games as underdogs following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the 76ers’ last seven games as road favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Bub Carrington ranks T3rd amongst qualified players for 3P% (66.7%) this season.
- Alex Sarr ranks T2nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for blocks per game (2.0) this season.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Tyrese Maxey ranks 1st amongst qualified players for points per game (37.0) this season.
- Kelly Oubre Jr. ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Wizards rank 1st in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (23.0).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (35.0).
- The 76ers rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (12.0).
- The 76ers rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (42.5%).
Wizards vs 76ers Injury Report
The Wizards will be without Bilal Coulibaly due to a thumb injury. Tre Johnson is questionable with a back issue.
The 76ers will be without Jared McCain, Joel Embiid, Trendon Watford, Paul George, and Dominick Barlow.
Wizards vs 76ers Prediction
The 76ers are banged up and on the end of a back-to-back, but I still have to lean toward them in this spot. The Wizards remain a bad basketball team, and they’re not playing a lick of defense yet again. The 76ers have won 7 of the last 8 games against the Wizards, and most of those games weren’t competitive. Maybe the 76ers get a boost with a return of Embiid, but I’m going to back Philly and the reasonable chalk regardless. The Wizards remain hard to trust against respectable teams.