Washington Wizards (17-62) vs Philadelphia 76ers (23-56)
Game Info: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Capital One Arena)
Betting Odds: Washington Wizards +1.5 -- Over/Under: 227.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: MNMT
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers have been ice-cold as they've lost 27 of their last 30 games overall, and they will be hoping to arrest an ugly 12-game losing streak after getting routed by the Heat in a 117-105 road defeat on Monday. Lonnie Walker and Quentin Grimes led the team with 29 points each, while Adem Bona chipped in with 16 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocks, but no other player scored more than eight points. As a team, the 76ers shot 43 percent from the field and 12 of 38 from the 3-point line as they fought hard for most of the contest to take a narrow lead in the fourth quarter. Only to allow the Heat to go on a pivotal 10-2 run to start to slip away. Marcus Bagley had a rough game as he shot just two of eight for his six points while Ricky Council shot just one of six for his five points.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards have been in a real slump as they've lost 11 of their last 13 games overall, and they will be hoping to snap a three-game slide after getting beaten by the Pacers in a 104-98 road defeat last night. Alex Sarr led the team with 20 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, and three blocks, Justin Champagnie added 20 points with 13 rebounds, while Jordan Poole chipped in with 19 points in just 19 minutes of action. As a team, the Wizards shot just 41 percent from the field and 11 of 39 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 35 points in the first quarter to take an early 16-point lead. However, it still wasn't nearly enough to hold off the Pacers, who closed the final 5:56 on a 23-14 run to slip away in a close finish.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The 76ers have lost each of their last 20 night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Wizards have won six of their last seven games at Capital One Arena against 76ers teams that held a losing record.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games as favorites following a loss.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in four of their last five games at Capital One Arena when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Wizards have lost 31 of their last 32 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The 76ers have won nine of their last 10 games against the Wizards following a loss.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in four of their last five games at Capital One Arena following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the 76ers' last seven games against the Wizards following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Wizards' last five games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Washington Wizards Prediction
The 76ers are still missing a long list of players, including Andre Drummond, Joel Embiid, Kyle Lowry, and Paul George, while the Wizards have ruled out Khris Middleton, Malcolm Brogdon, and Richaun Holmes again. You couldn't back either side with any confidence these days, and you couldn't pay me enough to watch this game, but I am leaning towards the Wizards in this one. I think they would be favorites if they weren't playing their second game of a back-to-back set. I would certainly rather stay away from this game, but the Wizards were competitive against the Pacers last night, and I think they will get the job done in this one.
Peter’s Pick Washington +1.5
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
