For the first time in what seems like forever, the Philadelphia 76ers are actually good. So good, in fact, that the team is riding a seven-game winning streak entering their game against the Washington Wizards Sunday. If the 76ers pull off the win in Washington, they will have won eight straight games for the first time since 2003.
- The 76ers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games on the road.
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of the last 7 meetings between the 76ers and Wizards.
- The Wizards are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games against the 76ers.
Interestingly, the 76ers current winning streak started when they defeated the Wizards 115-102 in Philly back on February 7. That contest was dominated by Joel Embiid who recorded 27 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks – all of which were team-highs for the game. Embiid is expected to play in Sunday, marking just the third time this season the big man will be playing in the second-half of back-to-backs.
The Wizards are not an easy victory though with the team going a stellar 8-3 in their 11 games since John Wall was put on the shelf with a knee injury. One of the biggest reasons has been the play of Otto Porter Jr, who has stepped up by averaging 18.5 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists while shooting 53.7% from the field during Wall's absence.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those looking to pick the visitors as their prediction to cover in this one found the Philadelphia 76ers listed as 1.5-point underdogs earlier at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the OVER/UNDER total betting line for this game was set at 214 at Sportsbook but may have moved since the betting odds opened.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 109-105 win for the 76ers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Washington Wizards Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Washington battles the Philadelphia 76ers, currently with a 32-25 mark (32-24-1 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals betting, are 27-31-1 for the Washington Wizards and 30-27 for the Philadelphia 76ers. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Philadelphia injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams with the Washington Wizards rated this week at No. 17 and the Philadelphia 76ers sitting at No. 3.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Washington's No. 11-ranked offense averaging 107.42 PPG, against a Philadelphia 76ers defense that ranks No. 14 at 105.67 PPG. The Washington Wizards field goal percentage has averaged 46.81% so far, more than the Philadelphia 76ers shooters have achieved on the year, 46.74% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The 76ers got a 28-point performance from Joel Embiid, who added 14 rebounds as Philadelphia ran past Orlando 116-105 on Saturday at Wells Fargo Center.
The Wizards got a terrific 33-point performance from Bradley Beal but Charlotte handed them a 122-105 defeat on Friday at Capitol One Arena.
- Philadelphia is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
- Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- Philadelphia is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Washington is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
- Washington is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games
- Washington is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Philadelphia at Miami, Tuesday, February 27th
Washington at Milwaukee, Tuesday, February 27th
