The Philadelphia 76ers (23-56) travel to face off against the Washington Wizards (17-62) on Wednesday, April 9th. This game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington and televised on NBCS. Both the 76ers and Wizards will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 ET.

76ers vs Wizards

The 76ers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The 76ers fell to 23-56 on the season after a 117-105 road loss to the Heat on Monday. Philadelphia entered the game as +12 point underdogs, and the final score was right on the mark. The combined score of 222 points went just over the pre-game O/U line of 217.

After a 10-0 run by Miami extended their lead early, the 76ers battled back to tie the game at 83 heading into the 4th quarter. However, the Heat pulled away in the final period, outscoring Philadelphia 34-22 to seal the win.

The Wizards Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Washington’s season record dropped to 17-62 after a 104-98 road loss to the Pacers on Tuesday. Despite entering the game as +19 point underdogs, the Wizards kept it close, losing by just six points. The game’s total score of 202 points was well below the O/U line of 236.

Washington started strong, leading 35-21 after the 1st quarter, thanks to an 11-0 run. However, the Pacers took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Wizards 27-13. Washington regained a 73-72 lead going into the 4th, but Indiana pulled away, outscoring them 32-25 in the final period.

76ers Offense Breakdown

In their 117-105 loss to the Heat, the 76ers shot 43.2% from the field and 31.6% from three-point range, hitting 12 threes. Lonnie Walker IV and Quentin Grimes each scored 29 points, with Walker making 6 threes at a 46.2% clip.

Grimes added 8 rebounds and 6 assists, while Adem Bona contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field. Grimes scored 15 points in the 3rd quarter, while Walker added 8 points in the 4th.

Wizards Offense Breakdown

In their 98-point performance against the Pacers, the Wizards shot 41.8% from the field and struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28.2% of their threes with 11 makes. Alexandre Sarr and Justin Champagnie led the way with 20 points each, with Sarr adding 12 rebounds and 6 assists, while Champagnie connected on 4 threes at a 66.7% rate and grabbed 13 boards.

Sarr did most of his damage in the 1st quarter, scoring 16 points, while Champagnie added 10 in the opening period. Jordan Poole contributed 19 points, including 8 in the 3rd quarter, and Carlton Carrington added 7 of his 13 points in the final frame.

76ers Team Defense

The 76ers gave up 117 points in their loss to the Heat, struggling defensively in the 2nd and 4th quarters, where they allowed 32 and 34 points, respectively. They did manage to tighten up in the 3rd, holding Miami to 22 points.

Philadelphia had a tough time defending the three, as the Heat knocked down 16 threes at a 44% clip. The 76ers sent Miami to the line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws. Defensively, they recorded 7 steals and 4 blocks.

Wizards Team Defense

Defensively, the 76ers struggled in the 2nd and 4th quarters, giving up 32 and 34 points, respectively, in their 117-105 loss to the Heat. Philadelphia allowed Miami to shoot 50% from the field.

The 76ers had trouble defending the three, as the Heat hit 16 threes at a 44% clip. Philadelphia sent Miami to the line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws. The 76ers finished with 7 steals and 4 blocks.

76ers vs Wizards Trends

• Across their three previous road games, Philadelphia has an ATS mark of 0-2-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 98 points per game.
• In their last three home games, Washington has averaged 102 points per game while allowing 114. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
• Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-1.
• Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the 76ers have gone 0-10 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-8.

76ers vs Wizards Prediction

Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +1, the Wizards is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 227.5 and our model has the 76ers and Wizards finishing with a combined 193 points. Our pick is to take the under.

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