Philadelphia 76ers (14-20) vs Washington Wizards (6-28)
Game Info: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Wells Fargo Center)
Betting Odds: Philadelphia 76ers -10.5 -- Over/Under: 216.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: MNMT
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards have been doing it tough as they've lost 10 of their last 13 games overall, and they will be hoping to arrest a three-game skid after getting trampled by the Rockets in a 135-112 home defeat last night. Corey Kispert led the team in scoring with 23 points on seven of 10 shooting off the bench, Jonas Valanciunas added 18 points while Jared Butler chipped in with 14 points and five assists. As a team, the Wizards shot 46 percent from the field and 15 of 40 from the 3-point line as they shot out to an early 12-point lead, but it didn't last long at all as the Rockets were always ahead by halftime. The Wizards exploded for 78 points in the second half to make it a blowout. Alexander Sarr had a night to forget as he shot just one of 12 from the field to finish with just two points. The Wizards will take on the Bulls after this game.
Philadelphia 76ers
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers have cooled off a bit recently as they've lost three of their past four games and they will be hoping to bounce back after getting beaten by the struggling Suns in a 109-99 home defeat on Monday. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 31 points and 10 assists, Kelly Oubre Jr added 26 points with 11 rebounds while Guerschon Yabusele chipped in with 14 points and 10 rebounds. As a team, the 76ers shot just 39 percent from the field and 15 of 40 from the 3-point line as they played great defense to restrict the Suns to just 16 points in the first quarter to lead early. However, that defense was nowhere to be seen in the second half where the 76ers allowed 67 points. Paul George had a rough night as he shot just five of 18 from the field to finish with just 13 points while the bench combined for just seven points. The 76ers will play against the Pelicans following this one.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 22 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The 76ers have won each of their last seven home games against the Wizards following a loss.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last four games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The 76ers have lost each of their last three games as home favorites following a home loss.
- The Wizards have won six of their last seven night games against the 76ers following a home loss.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in five of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Fourteen of the 76ers' last 16 home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Wizards' last six road games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
The Wizards are still missing a bunch of players including Jordan Poole, Johnny Davis, and Malcolm Brogdon, while the 76ers have ruled out Paul George, Joel Embiid, and KJ Martin already. The Wizards have been struggling since opening night, and they're really doing it tough now with so many key players out injured, while the 76ers have also been hit hard by injury during their current skid. You really couldn't trust either team with too much confidence at the moment, so this is a game I'd rather stay away from. However, if I had to choose, I would rather lean towards the 76ers to get the much-needed win here against a depleted Wizards squad with nothing to play for.
Peter’s Pick Philadelphia -10.5
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
