The Wizards are gearing up to take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, Dec 6. The game is slated for 7:00 ET and will be broadcast on NBCS. Philadelphia comes into this game as 10.5-point favorites with the total set at 239.5. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s delve into the Wizards vs. 76ers player props andpredictions below.
Wizards vs. 76ers Odds
- Spread: 76ers -10.5
- Total 239.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Dec 6
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Capital One Arena, Washington DC
- TV: NBCS
76ers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the 76ers have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their last five road contests, Philadelphia has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 116 points per game.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the 76ers have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 6-4.
Wizards Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Wizards have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 0-5 vs. the spread.
- Across their last three home contests, Washington has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 123 points per game.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Washington has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 1-9 straight up.
Can Philadelphia Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?
Heading into today’s game vs. the Wizards, the 76ers have a winning record of 12-7 and are above .500. When playing at home, the 76ers are 7-3 compared to 5-4 on the road this season.
In their most recent game, the 76ers’ offense tallied 119 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 120.1 points per game. The team’s top scorer is Joel Embiid, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 32, while Tyrese Maxey also maintains a PPG average of 27 leading up to the game.
At this time, the 76ers’ defense is positioned 17th in the NBA, permitting 113.1 points per game.
When it comes to defending inside the arc, the 76ers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 53.7% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 35.9% from downtown.
Can Washington Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?
The Wizards are looking to improve their sub-.500 record of 3-16 as they take on the 76ers. When playing on the road, the Wizards are 2-10 this season compared to their 1-6 record at home.
The Wizards offense is coming off a game where they scored 125 points against the Magic. They posted a field goal percentage of 50.6% and connected on 13 threes. Leading the Wizards in scoring vs. the Magic was Kyle Kuzma with his 27 points. Daniel Gafford also added 18 points for the Wizards.
On average, the Washington defense is giving up 125.1 points per game (29th). Right now, they are on a 3 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average.
In the terms of takeaways, Wizards are causing 13.5 turnovers per game, ranking 16th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 18th in rejections, averaging 4.8 blocked shots each game.
Wizards vs. 76ers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Joel Embiid and his points prop of 31.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -131 while the under is at -104. In his matchup vs. the Wizards, we are recommending to take the under on Joel Embiid and his prop of 31.5 points. Our player projection model has him falling short of his prop with a projected 19.
- The Prop: Joel Embiid Under 31.5 Points (-104)
Wizards vs. 76ers Predictions
For a point-spread bet in this 76ers vs. Wizards matchup, we’re leaning towards the Wizards at +10.5. Although our projections show the 76ers winning 114-110, we suggest placing your bet on the Wizards for the point-spread.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 239.5, and our model projects the 76ers and Wizards to reach a combined total of 224 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Wizards +10.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook