The Philadelphia 76ers (20-10) will be at home in the Wells Fargo Center when they clash against the Washington Wizards (8-19). Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Washington Wizards at Philadelphia 76ers Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The 76ers (9-point favorites) were defeated by the Dallas Mavericks, 117-98, while the Wizards (1-point underdogs) fell to the Toronto Raptors, 122-118. Both games went over their projected point totals. The Philadelphia game went 10 points over the projected point total of 205, while the Washington game went 10.5 points over the projected point total of 229.5.
Washington had a better turnover percentage (11.4 vs. 14.9) while Philadelphia had a better offensive rebounding percentage (21.2 vs. 18.6). Philadelphia received a boost from Joel Embiid, who put up 33 points and 17 rebounds. Bradley Beal, meanwhile had a good game for Washington, putting up 37 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
In their first matchup this season, Beal led the Wizards to a 119-113 victory. He recorded a double-double with 26 points and 10 rebounds. The two teams combined to score 232 points, hitting the projected point total, and Washington covered as a 7.5-point underdog. The Wizards’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the 76ers. Washington had a rate of 9.6, while Philadelphia posted a mark of 19.3.
Of the Wizards’ 26 games with betting action, 14 have finished over the projected point total. Washington heads into the game with records of 8-19 straight up (SU) and 14-12 against the spread (ATS).
Contrary to Washington, just over half of 76ers games have finished under the total. Philadelphia has a solid 20-10 SU record, but they struggle covering the spread (13-13-3 ATS).
The sweet-shooting offense of Philadelphia (eighth in the league with an effective field goal percentage 0.533) will face off against the mid-tier defense of Washington (30th in effective field goal percentage allowed 0.563). The 76ers should have the edge on that end of the court. Also, the Wizards, who rank 24th in offensive rebounding percentage (21.7 percent), will clash against the 76ers, who rank first in defensive rebounding percentage (81.5 percent).
Washington Wizards vs. Philadelphia 76ers Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Wizards, ATS Winner – Wizards, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Wizards rank fifth in points off turnovers per game (18.8) while the 76ers rank 18th (16.9).
- Philadelphia ranks second in assists allowed per game (21.2) while Washington ranks 28th (26.4).
- The 76ers rank first in rebounds allowed per game (40.3) while the Wizards rank 22nd (46.3).
- Philadelphia ranks second in steals per game (8.7) while Washington ranks 20th (7.4).
- Washington ranks 11th in three pointers attempted per game (35.2) while Philadelphia ranks 26th (29.7).
- The 76ers rank second in second chance points allowed per game (11.0) while the Wizards rank 24th (14.3).
- The 76ers rank 11th in points allowed in the paint per game (46.7) while the Wizards rank 27th (51.6).
- Philadelphia averages 13.6 fast break points per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA. Washington ranks 15th in fast break points allowed per game (13.1).
- Philadelphia ranks sixth in blocks per game (5.9) while Washington ranks 27th (3.9).
- In games where they hold opponents under 100 points, Philadelphia is 10-0 and Washington is 2-0.
- In games where they reach 100 points, the Wizards are 7-19 and the 76ers are 17-5.
- Philadelphia is 7-6-2 ATS at home, while Washington is 9-6 ATS on the road.
- The Wizards have 8 overs and 7 unders in 15 road games.
- Of the 76ers’ 15 home games, they have 8 unders, 6 overs and 1 push.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Washington and Philadelphia have both had 3 overs and 2 unders.
- The 76ers are 1-2-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Wizards are 1-4.
- The 76ers have been outscored by an average of 6.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Philadelphia has defeated opponents by an average of 4.1 points.
- During their last five games, the Wizards have scored an average of 115.6 points per game (2.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 118.6 points per game (3.2 below their season average).
