The Washington Wizards (8-13) will travel to the Wells Fargo Center to clash against the Philadelphia 76ers (15-8). The Wizards opened as 7.5-point underdogs. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 235 points and action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 30, 2018.
Washington Wizards at Philadelphia 76ers Betting Odds
The 76ers won big over the New York Knicks in their last outing, 117-91, comfortably covering as 12.5-point favorites. The Wizards, on the other hand, were dismantled by the New Orleans Pelicans, 125-104, and failed to cover as 5.5-point underdogs. The Philadelphia game finished 19 points under the projected point total of 227, while the Washington game went 12 points under the projected point total of 241.
The 76ers had an extraordinary effective field goal percentage of 0.609 (above their season average of 0.522) and held the Knicks to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.8 (below their season average of 26.1). Washington, on the other hand, forced New Orleans into a turnover percentage of 15.7 (above their season average of 12.6). Joel Embiid played a key role for Philadelphia with 26 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists. Washington, meanwhile, was led by Bradley Beal, who finished with 16 points, 11 assists and five rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won two of the four games played against each other last season. The Wizards won the last matchup 109-94. Washington was lights out from beyond the arc (12-25; 48.0 percent). Philadelphia, meanwhile, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (23-31; 74.2 percent). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Vegas has a tendency to place the total low when the Wizards are involved, as 14 of their 21 contests have finished over the O/U total. Washington holds records of 8-13 straight up (SU) and 7-13-1 against the spread (ATS).
Much like Washington, games including the 76ers also have typically finished over the O/U total (65.2 percent). Philadelphia is 15-8 SU, but they are just 9-14 ATS.
Markieff Morris has been playing at a high level recently for Washington, averaging 14 points,6.6 rebounds,1.2 steals over the last five games.
It might be a mistake-prone game for the Philadelphia offense. Philadelphia ranks 26th in the league in ball protection (turnover percentage of 14.8 percent), while the pesky defense of Washington forces the fourth-most turnovers in the league (15.5 percent).
Wizards at 76ers Odds Pick
Free NBA Tip: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – Wizards, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Wizards rank 13 in points in the paint per game (48.38095238095238) while the 76ers rank 19 in points allowed in the paint per game (49.47826086956522).
- Philadelphia averages 47.7 rebounds per game, which ranks fifth in the league. Washington ranks 29th in rebounds allowed per game (48.3).
- The Wizards rank fifth in points off turnovers per game (19.5) while the 76ers rank 24th in points off turnovers allowed per game (18.6).
- Philadelphia ranks 14th in second chance points allowed per game (13.3) while Washington ranks 27th (15.6).
- Washington ranks 3 in blocks per game (6.380952380952381) while Philadelphia ranks 14 in blocks allowed per game (5).
- The 76ers rank second in assists allowed per game (21.5) while the Wizards rank 26th (25.6).
- The 76ers average 14.521739130434783 fast break points per game, which ranks 11 in the NBA. The Wizards rank 24 in fast break points allowed per game (14.952380952380953).
- Philadelphia ranks 16 in three pointers attempted per game (31.47826086956522) while Washington ranks 21 in three pointers allowed per game (32.476190476190474).
- Washington ranks seventh in steals per game (8.6) while Philadelphia ranks 26th (6.7).
- Washington is 2-0 when they allow under 100 points, while Philadelphia is 4-0.
- In games where they reach the century mark, the Wizards are 8-12 and the 76ers are 15-6.
- Philadelphia is 6-6 ATS at home, while Washington is 2-8 ATS on the road.
- In 10 road games, the Wizards have 6 overs and 4 unders.
- The 76ers have 8 overs and 4 unders in 12 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Washington and Philadelphia have both had 4 overs and 1 under.
- The Wizards are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the 76ers are 1-4.
- The Wizards\u2019 average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 5.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the 76ers have scored an average of 119.2 points per game (4.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 114.2 points per game (1.1 above their season average).
