| MATCHUP | Washington Wizards | Philadelphia 76ers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-26 | 20-15 |
| Where | Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA | |
| When | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | MNMT | |
The Washington Wizards and the Philadelphia 76ers collide at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Wednesday night. Here’s a Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers Pick.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards have been in pretty good form lately as they’ve won five of their last seven games overall and they will be looking to stay hot after outlasting the Magic in a 120-112 win last night. CJ McCollum led the team with 27 points, six rebounds, and five assists on 11 of 19 shooting. Alex Sarr added 23 points on seven of 14 shooting, Justin Champagnie scored 17 points on six of seven shooting off the bench, while Bilal Coulibaly scored just 14 points and five steals.
As a team, the Wizards shot 45 percent from the field and 11 of 34 from the 3-point line as they took control of the contest with a 32-21 second quarter. Before they poured in 39 points in the third quarter to lead by as many as 26 points at one stage.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers were starting to get on a roll with three wins on the trot before they got stopped in their tracks by the severely depleted Nuggets in a 125-124 overtime defeat on Monday. Joel Embiid led the team with 32 points and 10 rebounds on 13 of 22 shooting, Tyrese Maxey added 28 points with six rebounds and six assists while VJ Edgecombe chipped in with 17 points, eight rebounds and nine assists.
As a team, the 76ers shot 47 percent from the field and 17 of 45 from the 3-point line as they worked hard to take an eight-point lead early in the fourth quarter. But they blew that lead and then went ice-cold in the overtime period where they managed just four points.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 14 road games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The 76ers have won each of their last 10 games as home favorites following an overtime loss.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Wizards have won each of their last three games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The 76ers have lost 10 of their last 11 games after losing as favorites.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven Wednesday games as home favorites.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Wizards’ last eight road games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the 76ers’ last four games as favorites following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Quentin Grimes ranks 12th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (86.5%) this season.
- Paul George ranks T40th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (2.5) this season.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Bub Carrington ranks 20th amongst qualified players for 3P% (42.0%) this season.
- Justin Champagnie leads all Wizards players for rebounds per 36 minutes (11.4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers rank 1st in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (25.4).
- The 76ers rank 1st in the league for H1 points per game this season (61.8).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (95.0).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for Q4 points per game this season (25.2).
Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
The Wizards are still missing Kyshawn George and Cam Whitmore, while the 76ers are keeping an eye on Trendon Watford, Kelly Oubre Jr and Joel Embiid who are all listed as questionable for this one. The Wizards have been playing some inspired basketball lately and they would’ve taken so much confidence after beating the Magic last night, but now they have to play their second game of a back to back set against the improving 76ers.
There is still an injury cloud hanging over the 76ers so the line may shift before tipoff. But with the line so hefty, I am leaning towards the Wizards to make pests of themselves and keep this one to single digits in the end.