The Washington Wizards (6-28) travel to face off against the Philadelphia 76ers (14-20) on Wednesday, January 8th. This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and televised on NBCS. Both the Wizards and 76ers will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 ET.

Wizards vs 76ers

The Wizards Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Washington’s season continued to spiral with a 135-112 home loss to the Rockets on Tuesday, dropping their record to 6-28. Entering the game as +13.5 point underdogs, the Wizards failed to cover the spread, and the total points of 247.5 exceeded the O/U line of 222.5 by 24.5 points.

Despite a strong start, leading 30-20 after the 1st quarter, Washington couldn’t maintain their momentum. Houston went on a 10-0 run, and the Wizards were outscored 37-25 in the 2nd quarter and 40-24 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th quarter down 97-79, Washington was unable to mount a comeback, as the Rockets outscored them 38-33 in the final period.

The 76ers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The 76ers fell to 14-20 on the season after a 109-99 home loss to the Suns on Monday. Philadelphia, who entered the game as +2 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 208 points fell short of the 222.5-point total.

Philadelphia started strong with a 14-0 run, taking a 17-3 lead early. However, the Suns chipped away, winning the 2nd quarter 26-23 and the 3rd quarter 36-27. The 76ers entered the 4th quarter down 78-73 but couldn’t close the gap, as the Suns outscored them 31-26 in the final period.

Wizards Offense Breakdown

Corey Kispert led the Wizards with 23 points and 5 threes, shooting 71.4% from deep in their loss to the Rockets. Jonas Valanciunas added 18 points, while Jared Butler contributed 14, with 12 of those coming in the 4th quarter.

Washington hit 15 threes at a 37.5% clip, finishing with an overall FG% of 46.1%. Kispert scored 10 points in the 2nd quarter and another 7 in the 4th, while Butler also added 12 points in the final period.

76ers Offense Breakdown

In their 99-point effort against the Suns, the 76ers shot just 39.1% from the field, though they connected on 15 threes at a 37.5% rate. Tyrese Maxey led the way with 31 points and 10 assists, hitting 6 threes at 42.9%.

Maxey scored 16 points in the 4th quarter, while Kelly Oubre added 13 of his 26 points in the 3rd. Guerschon Yabusele contributed 14 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 3 threes.

Wizards Team Defense

The Wizards’ defense started strong in the 1st quarter, holding the Rockets to just 20 points, but things unraveled after that. Washington gave up 37 points in the 2nd quarter, 40 in the 3rd, and 38 in the 4th, leading to a 135-112 loss. Overall, the Rockets shot 51% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Rockets hit 15 threes at a 39% clip. Washington also sent Houston to the line 23 times, where they made 20 free throws. The Wizards allowed 19 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 4 blocks.

76ers Team Defense

The Wizards started strong defensively, giving up just 20 points in the 1st quarter, but they struggled the rest of the way, allowing 37 points in the 2nd, 40 in the 3rd, and 38 in the 4th, leading to a 135-112 loss to the Rockets. Washington allowed Houston to shoot 51% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Wizards gave up 15 three-pointers on 39% shooting. They also sent the Rockets to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 20. Washington recorded 27 defensive rebounds but allowed 19 offensive boards, while also tallying 6 steals and 4 blocks.

Wizards vs 76ers Trends

• Across the Wizards last ten road games, the team averaged 108 points per game while allowing 124. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 3-5-2, while going 0-10 straight-up.
• In their last ten games at home, the 76ers have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 7-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 113 points per game in this stretch.
• The last five games that Washington was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 1-4 straight up.
• Philadelphia has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.

Wizards vs 76ers Prediction

As the underdogs with a spread of +11, we recommend going with the Wizards on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 221.5 and our model has the Wizards and 76ers finishing with a combined 233 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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