The Philadelphia 76ers (15-8) go head-to-head with the Washington Wizards (8-13) at the Wells Fargo Center. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 30, 2018.
The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 235 points with Philadelphia opening as a 7.5-point favorite.
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The Wizards are hoping for a better outcome after not being able to cover as 5.5-point underdogs in their 125-104 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans in their last outing. The combined points for the game (229) were under the projected point total of 241. Getting to the charity stripe was one of New Orleans’ biggest advantages. They made 28 trips to the line, while Washington went 16 times. Bradley Beal put together a solid outing for Washington, recording 16 points, 11 assists and five rebounds.
The last time the 76ers played, they won big over the New York Knicks, 117-91, comfortably covering as 12.5-point favorites. The total points for the game (208) finished well under the O/U total of 227. Philadelphia’s 0.609 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over New York, who had a mark of 0.380. The 76ers’ mark was above their season average of 0.522, while the Knicks’ was below their season average of 0.492. Joel Embiid was the top scorer from either team with 26 points on 10-for-21 shooting from the field.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the Philadelphia offense. Philadelphia ranks 26th in the league in ball protection (turnover percentage of 14.8 percent), while the disruptive defense of Washington forces the fourth-most turnovers in the NBA (15.5 percent).
Washington comes into the game with records of 8-13 straight up (SU) and 7-13-1 against the spread (ATS). Of the Wizards’ 21 games, 14 have finished over the total.
Philadelphia has a respectable 15-8 SU record, but they have difficulty covering the spread (9-14 ATS). Games involving the 76ers also have typically finished over the projected point total (65.2 percent).
Markieff Morris has averaged 14 points,6.6 rebounds,1.2 steals over the last five games for Washington.
After splitting four games last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the last matchup, the Wizards won 109-94. Washington’s 0.620 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Philadelphia, who had a mark of 0.413.
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Prediction: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – Wizards, O/U – Over
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Betting Notes:
Washington is 2-8 ATS on the road with 6 overs and 4 unders.
Philadelphia is 6-6 ATS at home with 8 overs and 4 unders.
Philadelphia is 4-0 when they allow under 100 points, while Washington is 2-0.
The Wizards are 8-12 when they score more than 100 points, while the 76ers are 15-6.
Philadelphia averages 47.7 rebounds per game, which ranks fifth in the league. Washington ranks 29th in rebounds allowed per game (48.3).
The 76ers rank second in assists allowed per game (21.5) while the Wizards rank 26th (25.6).
Washington ranks seventh in steals per game (8.6) while Philadelphia ranks 26th (6.7).
The Wizards average 19.5 points off turnovers per game, which ranks fifth in the NBA. The 76ers rank 24th in points off turnovers allowed per game (18.6).
Philadelphia ranks 14th in second chance points allowed per game (13.3) while Washington ranks 27th (15.6).
The 76ers average 14.521739130434783 fast break points per game, which ranks 11 in the NBA. The Wizards rank 24 in fast break points allowed per game (14.952380952380953).
Washington ranks 3 in blocks per game (6.380952380952381) while Philadelphia ranks 14 in blocks allowed per game (5).
The Wizards rank 13 in points in the paint per game (48.38095238095238) while the 76ers rank 19 in points allowed in the paint per game (49.47826086956522).
Philadelphia ranks 16 in three pointers attempted per game (31.47826086956522) while Washington ranks 21 in three pointers allowed per game (32.476190476190474).
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Over its last five contests, Washington is 3-2 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under.
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under over its last five games.
The Wizards’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 5.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the 76ers have scored an average of 119.2 points per game (4.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 114.2 points per game (1.1 above their season average).
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