Philadelphia 76ers vs Washington Wizards Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In a matchup between two teams with contrasting playoff positions, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Washington Wizards face off in the nation's capital. Both teams are coming off games the previous night, with Philadelphia playing at home against the Hawks and Washington on the road against the Celtics. In their past regular season matchups, the 76ers have dominated, holding a 192-127 advantage and winning the last four meetings, including a convincing home victory in December 2023. Notably, this article was written before the conclusion of both teams' games on Friday night. As of now, Philadelphia is favored to win, with an opening line of -3.5 and the current line at Philadelphia -4.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: 76ers -168 | Wizards +145

Spread: 76ers -4 (-110) | Wizards +4 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 237 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 63%.

Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers played against the Atlanta Hawks in a home game on Friday night. They currently have a record of 30-20 and are ranked third in the Atlantic Division. They are 8.5 games behind the Boston Celtics for the top spot and are also fifth in the Eastern Conference standings. The 76ers have a record of 4-5 in the second game of back-to-back situations this season and have a scoring margin of +3.9 points per game. They have a road record of 13-11 with a scoring differential of +2.7 points per game. Against Eastern Conference teams, they have a record of 19-12 with a scoring margin of +6.6 points per game. Prior to the trade deadline, the 76ers made several trades, including acquiring Buddy Hield from the Indiana Pacers and Cam Payne from the Milwaukee Bucks. They also traded away Marcus Morris Sr., Furkan Korkmaz, Doug McDermott, Jaden Springer, and Patrick Beverley. In terms of statistical rankings, the 76ers are eighth in the league in scoring offense, averaging 118.5 points per game. They are ranked 20th in rebounding and 27th in assists. Defensively, they are ranked 14th in scoring defense, allowing an average of 113.7 points per game. Joel Embiid is their leading player, averaging 35.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game. Other key players include Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, Kelly Oubre Jr., and De'Anthony Melton. Several players on the 76ers are currently injured, including Robert Covington, De'Anthony Melton, Joel Embiid, and Nicolas Batum. Tyrese Maxey also missed the game against the Hawks due to illness. Overall, the 76ers have a power ranking of 19 and are ranked eighth in offense and 14th in defense. They have a record of 30-21 this season. new season-high 2️⃣0️⃣ for @campayne ! pic.twitter.com/Td1ojt7srk