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The Philadelphia 76ers (20-12) are five-point favorites against the Washington Wizards (13-21) on December 27, 2022 at Capital One Arena. The 76ers have won eight in a row, and are 8-2 in their past 10 games, while the Wizards have gone 2-8 in their past 10. The over/under is set at 225 points 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 5 points, with bookmakers listing the 76ers as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the 76ers have -197 odds to pick up the win, while the Wizards are listed at +164 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 225 points.
76ers vs. Wizards Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Tuesday, December 27, 2022
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBC
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Arena: Capital One Arena
76ers vs. Wizards Betting Trends
The 76ers are 20-12-0 against the spread this season. Philadelphia has been chosen as the favorite in 20 games this year and has walked away with the win 14 times (70%) in those games. 76ers games this year have gone over the point total 16 times in 34 opportunities (47.1%).
Against the spread, the Wizards are 13-20-1 this season. Washington has won six of the 22 games it was listed as the moneyline underdog this season (27.3%). Wizards games this year have gone over the point total 47.1% of the time (16 out of 34 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
76ers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | 24 | 33.1 | 9.7 | 4.5 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| James Harden | 18 | 21.8 | 6.4 | 11.1 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 2.7 |
| Tobias Harris | 29 | 16.7 | 6.2 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 2.2 |
| De’Anthony Melton | 29 | 12.1 | 4.7 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 2.4 |
| Shake Milton | 28 | 11 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.9 |
Wizards
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | 22 | 23.7 | 3.7 | 5.2 | 1 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 30 | 21.9 | 9 | 2.6 | 1 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| Kyle Kuzma | 33 | 21.8 | 7.6 | 3.5 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 2.6 |
| Rui Hachimura | 18 | 11.8 | 4.9 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Monte Morris | 29 | 9.8 | 3.2 | 5.1 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
76ers: Tyrese Maxey: Out (Foot)
Wizards: Deni Avdija: Questionable (Back)
What you need to know about the Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia has been led by its defense, as it ranks second-best in the NBA by allowing just 107.7 points per game. It ranks 19th in the league in points scored (111.7 per contest). The 76ers are putting up 112.3 points per game when playing at home. In road games, they are averaging 110.9 points per contest. The 76ers’ offense has been much improved over their last 10 games, racking up 119.2 points per contest compared to the 111.7 they’ve averaged this year.
Philadelphia ranks third-best in the NBA with a three-point shooting percentage of 38.6%. It ranks 10th in the league by sinking 12.8 threes per contest. In terms of shot breakdown, the 76ers have taken 60.3% two-pointers (accounting for 67.8% of the team’s baskets) and 39.7% from beyond the arc (32.2%).
What you need to know about the Washington Wizards
On offense Washington is the 23rd-ranked squad in the NBA (111.2 points per game). On defense it is 16th (113.7 points conceded per game). The Wizards are scoring more points at home (111.5 per game) than away (110.9). In their previous 10 games, the Wizards are posting 111.7 points per game, 0.5 more than their season average (111.2).
Washington is 24th in the league in 3-pointers made (11 per game) and 20th in 3-point percentage (34.5%). In 2022-23, the Wizards have attempted 36.5% percent of their shots from beyond the arc, and 63.5% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 26.4% of the Wizards’ baskets have been 3-pointers, and 73.6% have been 2-pointers.
76ers vs. Wizards Predictions and Pick
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