The Washington Wizards (10-25) and Philadelphia 76ers (19-15) meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Wizards vs. 76ers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: 76ers lead 2-0, with a 139-134 OT road win Oct. 28 and 121-102 home win Dec. 2
The Wizards beat the Orlando Magic 120-112 Tuesday, covering as a 7.5-point home underdog with the Under (235.5) hitting. G CJ McCollum led the way with 27 points on 11-for-19 shooting. Washington, for a team having a 14-game losing streak earlier in the season, has been terrific over the past few weeks, going 5-2 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS). It is 15-20 ATS on the season.
The 76ers lost to the Denver Nuggets 125-124 in overtime Monday, failing to cover as a 14.5-point home favorite as the Over (228.5) cashed. Philadelphia C Joel Embiid scored a team-high 32 points and hauled in 10 rebounds. Despite the loss the 76ers are 3-1 SU/ATS across their last 4 contests. They are 20-13-1 ATS on the season.
Wizards at 76ers odds
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Moneyline (ML): Wizards +475 (bet $100 to win $475) | 76ers -650 (bet $650 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Wizards +12.5 (-110) | 76ers -12.5 (-110)Over/Under (O/U): 235.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)Wizards at 76ers key injuries
Wizards
(Not yet submitted — below was for Tuesday’s game)
G Kyshawn George (hip flexor) outF Corey Kispert (hamstring) out
76ers
C Joel Embiid (knee) questionableF Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) questionableF Trendon Watford (adductor) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Wizards at 76ers picks and predictionsPrediction
76ers 127, Wizards 118
PASS.
The 76ers (-650) are scorching hot offensively, and they should win at home with ease. Avoid playing them as an expensive moneyline favorite, though.
BET WIZARDS +12.5 (-110).
The Wizards have had the worst defense in the NBA for most of the season, but that crown has been given to the Utah Jazz now. Washington has stepped up on that end of the court, allowing 117 points or fewer in 6 of its last 7 games, going 5-2 ATS in that stretch.
While Philadelphia is the better side, it hasn’t covered when a heavy favorite. It has gone 0-3 ATS in its previous 3 contests as a favorite, losing all of those outright, 2 of which came at home. Considering those trends, take WIZARDS +12.5 (-110).
BET OVER 235.5 (-105).
Both teams have surging offenses. The Wizards, who rank eighth in pace, have scored at least 114 points in 6 of their last 7 contests and are 20-15 O/U on the season.
The 76ers are finding some rhythm with Embiid back on the court, tallying at least 130 points in 2 of their last 4 games. They are 6-2 O/U in their last 8 performances. Back OVER 235.5 (-105).
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