Philadelphia 76ers vs. Washington Wizards Betting Prediction 12/05/19

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The Washington Wizards (6-13) and their outstanding offense will be 6-point underdogs when they welcome the Philadelphia 76ers (15-6) and their superb defense. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 234 points and it begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 5, 2019.

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Washington Wizards ATS Odds

The last time the 76ers played, they beat the Utah Jazz, 103-94, covering as 5-point favorites. The Wizards, meanwhile, were defeated by the Orlando Magic, 127-120, and failed to cover as 1-point underdogs. The Philadelphia game finished 12 points under the projected point total of 209, while the Washington game went 18 points over the projected point total of 229.

Philadelphia played a nearly flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.8 (below their season average of 23.5) and a turnover percentage of 12.2 (better than their season average of 14.1). Utah had marks of 11.4 and 17.5, respectively, for those same stats. Washington, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (9.2 vs. 11.3). Washington rallied around Bradley Beal, who had 42 points and six rebounds. Joel Embiid was a key piece for Philadelphia with 16 points and 11 rebounds.

The 76ers edged out the Wizards in this series last year, taking two out of three games. In the last game, Washington won 123-106. Washington’s effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Philadelphia. The Wizards had a rate of 0.615 while the 76ers posted a mark of 0.477. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

76ers games have gone under the total 52.4 percent of the time. Philadelphia holds records of 15-6 straight up (SU) and 10-10-1 against the spread (ATS).

Vegas has a tendency to place the total low when the Wizards are involved, as 57.9 percent of their games have ended over the total. Although Washington struggles winning games outright (6-13 SU), they have a respectable 11-8 record ATS.

This matchup pits one of the league’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as Washington currently ranks fourth in offensive efficiency and Philadelphia is fifth in defensive efficiency.

Philadelphia 76ers at Washington Wizards Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – Wizards, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • The 76ers average 13.2 fast break points per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. The Wizards rank 22nd in fast break points allowed per game (14.4).
  • Philadelphia ranks first in assists allowed per game (20.1) while Washington ranks 29th (26.3).
  • The 76ers rank eighth in blocks per game (5.7) while the Wizards rank 28th (3.8).
  • Philadelphia ranks ninth in points allowed in the paint per game (45.5) while Washington ranks 29th (52.7).
  • Washington ranks 12th in three pointers attempted per game (34.7) while Philadelphia ranks 26th (29.6).
  • The 76ers rank first in second chance points allowed per game (9.8) while the Wizards rank 25th (14.2).
  • The 76ers rank second in steals per game (8.9) while the Wizards rank 20th (7.4).
  • Washington ranks ninth in points off turnovers per game (18.2) while Philadelphia ranks 14th in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.9).
  • Philadelphia ranks first in rebounds allowed per game (39.4) while Washington ranks 22nd (46.6).
  • Philadelphia is 8-0 when they allow under 100 points, while Washington is 2-0.
  • The 76ers are 13-3 when they score above 100 points, while the Wizards are 5-13.
  • Washington is 4-4 ATS at home, while Philadelphia is 5-5-1 ATS on the road.
  • In 11 road games, the 76ers have 6 overs and 5 unders.
  • The Wizards have 5 overs and 3 unders in 8 home games.

Bettings Trends:

  • The 76ers are 1-3-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Wizards are 1-4.
  • In their last five games, Philadelphia has 4 unders and 1 over, while Washington has 3 overs and 2 unders.
  • During their last five games, the 76ers have scored an average of 103.2 points per game (5.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 99.4 points per game (4.3 below their season average).
  • The Wizards’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.8, up from 4.0 for the season.