The Washington Wizards (3-4) and Philadelphia 76ers (4-4) are set to face off on Wednesday evening in Philadelphia.
The 76ers are finally starting to find their rhythm after a rather forgettable beginning to the 2022 campaign. Philadelphia has the talent to succeed, and they seem prepared to leave their poor start in the past.
As for the Wizards, they have dropped three straight games heading into this matchup. Washington enjoyed a decent start to the year but is in the midst of a skid without question.
They will look to pull off an upset and take care of business against the Sixers in Philadelphia.
Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 PM EST on Wednesday, November 2nd, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. Let’s take a look at our Wizards vs 76ers predictions.
Last Game Records
The 76ers and Wizards previously faced off in Washington in their last game. The Sixers ultimately won by a final score of 118-111 in what was a fairly competitive contest.
The Sixers and Wizards betting odds favor Philadelphia at home in unsurprising fashion. For Washington, the NBA schedule is doing them no favors by having them play the Sixers two games in a row.
But an upset is not out of the question. Let’s take a closer look at the Wizards vs 76ers predictions.
Washington Wizards vs. Philadelphia 76ers Betting Analysis
Washington Wizards
The Wizards have dropped three consecutive games against the Pacers, Celtics and 76ers. Washington has some solid talent on the roster, but developing consistency has been an issue for the Wizards.
Bradley Beal is still an underrated star for Washington. Beal is averaging just shy of 21 points per game for the Wizards to go along with six assists per game this season.
Wizards at the Stats
Meanwhile, their NBA team stats and NBA player stats are mediocre. The 76ers rank 19th in points per game, 15th in assists per game, and 16th in rebounds per game.
They don’t do anything especially well, but they still played a decent brand of basketball.
NBA Matchups
This is one of those NBA matchups that will be difficult, given the way Philadelphia has played over their past couple of games.
When a team like the Sixers find their footing, they make for an extremely difficult team to match up with.
It will be interesting to see how Washington fares on Wednesday.
Philadelphia 76ers
The Sixers have now won three consecutive contests against formidable Eastern Conference foes in:
- Raptors
- Bulls
- Wizards
After blowing our Toronto, both Chicago and Washington kept the score close. But in the end, a win is a win.
Embiid’s Performance Recap
Joel Embiid and James Harden are both playing at a high level. Embiid is averaging an astounding 27 points and 9.5 rebounds per game leading into Wednesday against the Wizards.
Meanwhile, Harden is averaging 22 points and 10 assists per game for the 76ers.
If Harden and Embiid can play with chemistry all season long, Philadelphia will be in line for a deep playoff run.
It should be noted that the Sixers are just:
- 17th in points per game
- 14th in assists per game
- 25th in rebounds per game
Those numbers should continue to climb if the Sixers continue winning games and playing well overall.
The 76ers matchups have been challenging as of late, and they have met the challenge head-on.
However, they cannot afford to take this Wizards game for granted. Washington features plenty of upset potential.
NBA Injury Report
Joel Embiid has been dealing with an illness that could affect his status for this game. That will be something to keep tabs on closer to game time.
For the Wizards, Delon Wright suffered a hamstring injury last week. Washington is mostly healthy, with the exception of Wright.
Washington Wizards vs. Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
It is now time to make our official Wizards vs 76ers predictions for Wednesday. Philadelphia is the unquestioned favorite.
Joel Embiid’s status will ultimately play a major role in their ability to cover the odds. But in the end, the Sixers are starting to play well, and they should be able to get the job done in this game.
Washington Wizards vs. Philadelphia 76ers Betting Prediction
Take the Philadelphia 76ers with your NBA betting prediction.
NBA Pick: 76rs -7.5 (-110)
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