The Philadelphia 76ers (26-14) will be at home in the Wells Fargo Center when they go head-to-head against the Washington Wizards (16-24). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.
Washington Wizards vs. Philadelphia 76ers ATS Odds
The Wizards won big over the Oklahoma City Thunder in their last game, 116-98, despite being 10-point underdogs. The 76ers, on the other hand, topped the Dallas Mavericks,106-100, but failed to cover as 7-point favorites. The Washington game went 13.5 points under the projected point total of 227.5, while the Philadelphia game finished 21.5 points under the projected point total of 227.5.
Washington played a nearly flawless game. They had a great offensive rebounding percentage of 32.0 (above their season average of 19.8) and a turnover percentage of 7.5 (better than their season average of 12.0). For those same stats, Oklahoma City was 15.2 and 12.7, respectively. The 76ers, meanwhile, had a solid free throw rate of 0.262 (above their season average of 0.245) and had a turnover percentage of 9.2 (better than their season average of 13.2). Ben Simmons had an excellent outing for Philadelphia, registering 20 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists on his way to his fifth triple-double this year. Meanwhile, Washington received a boost from Bradley Beal, who had 25 points, six assists and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Joel Embiid led the 76ers to a 123-98 win. He notched a double-double with 16 points and 15 rebounds. Philadelphia covered as a 9-point favorite and the two teams combined to score 221 points, which was under the projected point total of 233.5. Philadelphia won the rebounding battle. The 76ers had 17 offensive rebounds and 58 total rebounds, while the Wizards had eight and 42, respectively.
Vegas tends to set the total low when the Wizards are involved, as 23 of their 40 contests have finished over the total. Washington holds records of 16-24 straight up (SU) and 15-24-1 against the spread (ATS).
76ers games also have a tendency to go over the total (55.0 percent). Moreover, Philadelphia owns records of 26-14 SU and 19-21 ATS.
Thomas Bryant and Jeff Green have played at a high level over the last five games for Washington. Bryant has averaged 13 points,8.2 rebounds,1.2 blocks per game, while Green has put up 12 points,5.4 rebounds,4.4 assists a game during that span.
It could be an error-filled game for the Philadelphia offense. Philadelphia ranks 24th in the league in ball protection (turnover percentage of 14.4 percent), while the pesky defense of Washington forces the fifth-most turnovers in the league (15.3 percent). Additionally, the Wizards, who rank 27th in offensive rebounding percentage (20.2 percent), might struggle to get put-back points against the 76ers, who rank fourth in defensive rebounding percentage (78.8 percent).
Washington Wizards at Philadelphia 76ers Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Wizards, ATS Winner – Wizards, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The 76ers average 31.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 14th in the league. The Wizards rank 21st in three pointers allowed per game (32.7).
- Philadelphia averages 47.6 rebounds per game, which ranks fourth in the NBA. Washington ranks 29th in rebounds allowed per game (48.0).
- The 76ers rank 11th in second chance points allowed per game (12.5) while the Wizards rank 29th (14.8).
- Philadelphia ranks third in blocks allowed per game (4.2) while Washington ranks 14th (4.8).
- Washington averages 50.3 points in the paint per game, which ranks ninth in the NBA. Philadelphia ranks 19th in points allowed in the paint per game (49.6).
- The Wizards rank fifth in points off turnovers per game (18.6) while the 76ers rank 27th in points off turnovers allowed per game (18.3).
- The 76ers average 14.8 fast break points per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. The Wizards rank 21st in fast break points allowed per game (14.6).
- Washington averages 8.7 steals per game, which ranks ninth in the league. Philadelphia ranks 14th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
- Philadelphia ranks fourth in assists allowed per game (22.2) while Washington ranks 25th (25.4).
- Washington is 5-0 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Philadelphia is 7-0.
- When reaching the century mark, the Wizards are 16-19 and the 76ers are 26-10.
- Philadelphia is 11-9 ATS at home, while Washington is 6-16 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone over in 11 of the 76ers’ 20 home games, while 11 of the Wizards’ 22 road games have gone over.
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 4.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Washington has lost by an average of 3.8 points.
- During their last five games, the 76ers have scored an average of 113.2 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 113.2 points per game (1.1 above their season average).
