NBA Odds: 76ers (even)
The Philadelphia 76ers (five) and Washington Wizards (five) will try to put an end to their respective losing streaks when they face off at the Wells Fargo Center. Action begins at 7:00 pm ET on Friday, Feb. 27 and can be seen on CSN-DC+ and CSN-PHI.
The 76ers are are hoping for a better outcome after their 104-88 loss to the Bucks on Wednesday. Jason Richardson was the team’s leading scorer with 16 points. The Wizards, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after the deflating 97-77 loss against the Timberwolves on Wednesday. Garrett Temple had a good game for Washington, accounting for 11 points, four rebounds, and three assists.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams, with the Wizards winning the first matchup 111-76. Marcin Gortat was the game’s top overall scorer with 20 points.
The odds for Philadelphia and Washington are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. The 76ers have gone 12-45 Straight Up (SU) and 28-27-2 Against The Spread (ATS). They are 8-27 SU and 16-18-1 ATS against the Eastern Conference. Opponents have consistently had the ball stolen by the 76ers, who lead the league in steals per game with 9.8.
Over on the other bench, the Wizards have a record of 23-34-1 ATS and 33-25 SU. Washington has not performed well ATS during its last 10 games, earning a 3-7 record. The Wizards convert their shots at a high percentage, ranking third in the league at .469. The Wizards are a unselfish team with an average of 24.3 assists per game, ranking fifth in the NBA.
With the Wizards’ last win against Philadelphia, their SU record is now 6-4 over the 76ers in the last 10 meetings. With a 6-4 record, the 76ers have the advantage ATS. Over the last 10 matchups, Washington held the advantage in field goals, rebounds, and three-pointers three times. Philadelphia performed this feat one time.
Predictions: SU Winner – PHI, ATS Winner – PHI
Notes
Philadelphia is 8-3-1 ATS in its last 12 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Philadelphia’s last 25 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games.
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games.
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Philadelphia’s last 13 games at home.
Philadelphia is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia’s last 10 games when playing Washington.
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games when playing at home against Washington.
Philadelphia is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Washington.
Washington ranks 19th in points per game with 99.0, while Philadelphia ranks 23rd in points allowed with an average of 101.0 given up.
Washington ranks 24th in points per away game with 96.0 points, while Philadelphia ranks 21st in points allowed at home with 100.4.
In contests where it has given up fewer than 100 points, Philadelphia has an 11-15 record. When Washington scores fewer than 100, it is a subpar 12-19.
The Philadelphia 76ers have an underachieving 1-30 record in games where they have allowed at least 100 points. The Washington Wizards are 21-6 when they hit triple digits.
The 76ers have an offensive rating of 91.7 (ranked 30th). The Wizards rank 11th for their defensive rating of 101.1.
Philadelphia averages 98.5 possessions per game, scoring .917 points on each possession. While Washington averages fewer possessions per game with 97.2, the team scores more points per possession with 1.019.
Ranked 10th in the NBA, Washington has an average effective field goal percentage of 50.5%. Philadelphia has not won a game this season when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage (0-30).
Philadelphia makes an average of 20.4 assists per game (ranked 25th). Washington ranks higher in assists with 24.3 (ranked fifth).
Philadelphia makes an average of 6.1 blocks per game (ranked third), while Washington makes 4.6 blocks per game (ranked 16th).
Philadelphia is ranked 10th when it comes to offensive rebounding. Washington ranks ninth in defensive rebounds.
Philadelphia ranks first in steals per game with 9.8. When Washington gives up 9 or more steals, the team has an even 12-12 record.
