The Philadelphia 76ers (8-51) look to end their eight-game losing streak when they match up with the Washington Wizards (28-30) at the Verizon Center. The game starts at 7:00 pm ET on Monday, Feb. 29 and will air on TCN and WA2.
The Wizards beat the Cavaliers 113-99 on Sunday. With 21 points and 13 assists, John Wall recorded his 34th double-double this season. The 76ers, meanwhile, are coming off a 130-116 loss to the Magic on Sunday. Jahlil Okafor had a team-high 26 points.
It could be an error-filled game for the 76ers offense, which ranks 30th in the league in ball security (turnover percentage of 17.0%). They’ll be facing the ball-hawking Washington defense, which forces the fourth-most turnovers in the NBA (15.8%).
The Wizards have won both contests against the 76ers this season, including a 103-94 victory in their last matchup. Wall recorded a double-double with 23 points and 11 assists.
The Wizards look to improve upon their records of 28-30 Straight Up (SU) and 31-26-1 Against The Spread (ATS). They have gone 28-30 SU and 31-26-1 ATS against teams from the Eastern Conference. Washington’s defense is doing poorly against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, allowing an average of 113.4 points per game, well above their season average of 104.4. The Wizards are the fifth-best team in the league at taking the ball away from their opponents, averaging 8.6 steals per game.
On the other side, Philadelphia has a SU record of 8-51 and an ATS record of 26-32-1. Most recently, Philadelphia is 7-3 ATS over the last 10 games. Philadelphia has been playing better lately, averaging 103.1 PPG, significantly more than their season average of 96.2.
Washington won the last meeting this season between these two teams, bringing its SU record to 8-2 over the 76ers in the last 10 games. Additionally, with a 7-3 record, the Wizards have the advantage ATS.
Predictions: SU Winner – Was
Notes
On average, Philadelphia puts up 96.2 points per game (ranked 30th), while Washington allows 104.4 points per game (ranked 23rd).
Philadelphia ranks 29th in points per away game with 95.7 points, while Washington ranks 22nd in points allowed at home with 103.7.
Both Philadelphia and Washington have losing records when they allow and score fewer than 100 points, respectively. The 76ers are 5-13 in the former situation, and the Wizards are 4-17 in the latter.
When allowing 100 or more points in a game, the 76ers are just 3-38 this season. Washington is a solid 24-13 when registering triple digits.
The 76ers have an offensive rating of 96.3 (ranked 30th), while the Wizards rank 18th for their defensive rating of 104.8.
The Washington Wizards average a field goal percentage of 45.6% this season. The Philadelphia 76ers have an abysmal record of 4-32 when opponents have a FG% of 45.6% or greater.
On average, the Washington Wizards attempt 24.0 three point field goals per game and the Philadelphia 76ers attempt 25.0 per game. In games where they attempt at least 25 threes, Washington is 14-13, while Philadelphia has a subpar record of 5-28.
Washington has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.77 this season (ranked sixth), while Philadelphia ranks lower at 30th with an A/TO of 1.22.
The Washington Wizards and the Philadelphia 76ers are two of the worst rebounding teams in the NBA. Washington is ranked 30th with 40.6 rebounds per game, and Philadelphia ranks 28th with 41.5.
The Philadelphia 76ers rank 24th in offensive rebounding, while the Washington Wizards rank 25th in defensive rebounding.
Washington is one of the top teams in forced turnovers, with opponents averaging a TOV% of 15.8% (ranked fourth). Philadelphia has an underachieving record of 3-32 SU this season when its TOV% reaches 15.8% or greater.
