The Washington Wizards (16-25) will be 2.5-point underdogs at home in Capital One Arena when they go head-to-head with the Philadelphia 76ers (27-14). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 226 points and it gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Washington Wizards Betting Odds
In their two contests this season, the 76ers have won both. In their most recent game, the two teams combined for 247 points, which was over the projected point total of 233.5. Philadelphia won 132-115, covering as 8.5-point favorites. Philadelphia had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.7 vs. 14.3). Washington, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (14.6 vs. 16.1). Beal had a standout performance in the game, producing 28 points.
Vegas is known to place the total low when the 76ers are involved, as 55.0 percent of their games have ended over the projected point total. Philadelphia heads into the game with records of 27-14 straight up (SU) and 19-21 against the spread (ATS).
Wizards games also have a tendency to finish over the total (57.5 percent). Moreover, Washington is 16-25 SU and 15-24-1 ATS.
Jeff Green has been outstanding as of late for Washington, averaging 14 points,6.4 rebounds,4.4 assists over the last five games.
It could be a tough matchup for Washington on the offensive glass. The Wizards currently rank 27th in offensive rebounding percentage (20.0 percent), while Philadelphia ranks fourth in defensive rebounding percentage (79.0 percent). It could also be an error-filled game for the offense of the 76ers, which ranks 26th in ball security (turnover percentage of 14.5 percent). They’ll be going up against the stingy defense of the Wizards, which forces the fourth-most turnovers in the NBA (15.3 percent).
Philadelphia 76ers at Washington Wizards Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Wizards, ATS Winner – Wizards, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Wizards rank seventh in steals per game (8.8) while the 76ers rank 13th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
- Philadelphia ranks fourth in rebounds per game (47.6) while Washington ranks 29th in rebounds allowed per game (48.0).
- The 76ers rank ninth in second chance points allowed per game (12.4) while the Wizards rank last (14.7).
- Philadelphia ranks 10th in fast-break points per game (14.9) while Washington ranks 22nd in fast-break points allowed per game (14.7).
- Washington averages 50.0 points in the paint per game, which ranks ninth in the league. Philadelphia ranks 18th in points allowed in the paint per game (49.4).
- The 76ers rank third in assists per game (27.1) while the Wizards rank 26th in assists allowed per game (25.7).
- The 76ers rank third in blocks allowed per game (4.1) while the Wizards rank 13th (4.8).
- Philadelphia ranks 14th in three pointers attempted per game (31.6) while Washington ranks 20th in three pointers allowed per game (32.7).
- Washington averages 18.7 points off turnovers per game, which ranks fifth in the league. Philadelphia ranks 27th in points off turnovers allowed per game (18.3).
- In games where they hold opponents below 100 points, Washington is 5-0 and Philadelphia is 7-0.
- In games where they reach the century mark, the 76ers are 27-10 and the Wizards are 16-20.
- Washington is 9-8-1 ATS at home, while Philadelphia is 8-12 ATS on the road.
- Of the 76ers’ 20 road games, they have 11 overs and 9 unders.
- The Wizards have 12 overs and 6 unders in 18 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- The Wizards are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the 76ers are 3-2.
- In their last five games, Washington has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Philadelphia has 4 unders and 1 over.
- The Wizards have outscored opponents by an average of 3.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Washington has been defeated by an average of 4.1 points.
- During their last five games, the 76ers have scored an average of 116.8 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 116.8 points per game (4.6 above their season average).
