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The Philadelphia 76ers (44-22) host the Washington Wizards (31-36) at Wells Fargo Center on Sunday, March 12, 2023. The contest begins at 6:00 PM ET and airs on NBC. The Wizards are 7.5-point underdogs in the game. A 227-point over/under is set for this matchup.
How to bet 76ers vs. Wizards
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Washington Wizards Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 7.5 points, with sportsbooks listing the 76ers as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the 76ers have -303 odds to pick up the win, while the Wizards are listed at +242 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 227 points.
76ers vs. Wizards Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Sunday, March 12, 2023
- Game Time: 6:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBC
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Arena: Wells Fargo Center
76ers vs. Wizards Betting Trends
Against the spread, the 76ers are 38-28-0 this season. Philadelphia has been victorious in 33, or 71.7%, of the 46 contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season. The 76ers have gone over the point total in 55.2% of their opportunities this year (37 times over 67 games with a set point total).
The Wizards have played 67 games, with 31 wins against the spread. Washington has compiled a 16-26 record in games it was the underdog on the moneyline (winning 38.1% of those games). Wizards games this year have eclipsed the over/under 33 times in 67 opportunities (49.3%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
76ers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | 53 | 33.4 | 10.1 | 4.1 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| James Harden | 49 | 21.9 | 6.3 | 10.8 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 2.9 |
| Tyrese Maxey | 47 | 20.1 | 2.8 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2.4 |
| Tobias Harris | 61 | 14.8 | 5.9 | 2.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 1.7 |
| De’Anthony Melton | 63 | 10.3 | 4.1 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 2.1 |
Wizards
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | 45 | 23.4 | 3.8 | 5.5 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 57 | 23.2 | 8.5 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 2.2 |
| Kyle Kuzma | 61 | 21.4 | 7.3 | 3.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| Monte Morris | 53 | 10.2 | 3.4 | 5.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
| Corey Kispert | 59 | 9.5 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.9 |
76ers vs. Wizards Injury Report
Wizards: None
What you need to know about the Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia has been lifted by its defense, as it ranks third-best in the NBA by allowing only 111 points per game. It ranks 13th in the league in points scored (115.1 per contest). At home, the 76ers are putting up 115.1 points per game in 2022-23, the same number as they are averaging in away games. On offense, the 76ers have increased their production slightly over their last 10 games, scoring 119.6 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 115.1 they’ve racked up over the course of this season.
With a 38.9% three-point percentage this season, Philadelphia ranks best in the NBA. It ranks ninth in the league by making 12.7 threes per contest. The 76ers have taken 60.9% two-pointers and 39.1% threes this season. Of the team’s buckets, 68.6% are two-pointers and 31.4% are three-pointers.
What you need to know about the Washington Wizards
Washington is 20th in the NBA in points scored (113.2 per game) and 15th in points allowed (113.4). At home, the Wizards score 113.1 points per game. Away, they score 113.3. Over their previous 10 games, the Wizards are posting 110.9 points per game, compared to their season average of 113.2.
Washington is 21st in the league in 3-pointers made (11.3 per game) and 16th in 3-point percentage (36.1%). The Wizards take 36.3% percent of their shots from behind the 3-point line, and 63.7% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 27% of the Wizards’ buckets are 3-pointers, and 73% are 2-pointers.
Our pick to win this contest is the 76ers, and we predict that Wizards will cover the spread (76ers -7.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 227 points.
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