Expert NBA Picks For Philadelphia 76ers vs. Washington Wizards

The Philadelphia 76ers will go against Washington Wizards this Wednesday at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Arena in a game they need to win by a margin. It will be a thrilling encounter since both the teams need points desperately to qualify for the next stage of the tournament. So, put your seat belts on to get revealed to the expert picks between Philadelphia 76ers and Washington Wizards.

Key Injuries:

Philadelphia 76ers

Glenn Robinson III: doubtful for the game due to a hip injury

Mike Scott: out with a knee injury 

Washington Wizards.

John Wall: out with an Achilles injury

Bradley Beal: out with a shoulder injury

Davis Bertans: not available for the game due to personal reasons

Garrison Mathews: out with an ankle injury

Gary Payton II: not available due to COVID-19

What are the drawbacks of 76ers?

Philadelphia 76ers are good in form and are looking to qualify for the playoffs, but they need their previous form back. Before the season stopped due to coronavirus, all the players were not in the top form, and they were in the lower half of the table. Even fans of the team admitted that they were not playing well and some players needed to get replaced. After the season resumed after coronavirus, the fans and the team members were looking for a fresh start and hoped to get their old form back. But unfortunately, nothing of the kind happened. 

They played against Spurs in the last game and won the same, but with the slightest of margins. The players showed to their fans that this season is not made for them.

They have made some changes to their side like playing Ben Simmons close to the basket and tried to utilize his talent to the utmost. But Simons and Horford were not able to get the rhythm set. The team was short of real shooters, and no one was getting points for them. Their offensive play was great but their defense was too weak. Only offensive play will not get them a spot in the playoff, they need a defensive wall as well. It is reported that they are ranked 7th in the league concerning defense, but it is not proving any helpful.

Wizards Are Powerhouse But In Need Of Talent-

The Wizards were never a brilliant team of the league who won the majority of the matches. Even at full power, they were a sub .500 team. With the exclusion of Bradley Beal and Davis Bertans, they are now in even more trouble. They were the trump cards of the team, so now they are in huge trouble. They are currently in the 6th position and are scoring at a rate of 115.2 points per game. 

It would help if you kept in mind that although they are one of the top-scoring teams, they are also one of the worst defensive players in the NBA. They are placed 29th in points against, and that problem remains. If your defense cannot stop teams from scoring, you are not going to win many games.

Moneyline (ML)

The Philadelphia 76ers go into this match as the monster favorites as Washington has lost all of their games since the restart by a combined 39 points. Their roster is just not talented enough to compete in the playoffs.

While Philadelphia has been inconsistent all season long, they have to be considered a big favorite here.

Expert Prediction-

The Philadelphia 76ers are in better form than their opponent, and it is expected that they will be hard to beat. At Bovada, the Sixers are available at -2.5(-115) in the first quarter. Through the first two games, Philadelphia 76ers are giving up 33.5 points in the first quarter. Philadelphia has a bright chance to win the game with their current form.

By taking a quick look at the betting odds, we can see that the Sixers are -10.5 for the full game. That is way too many points to lay with a Philadelphia team that has not been in their best form. The Philadelphia 76ers will come out strong and set the tone early and roll to a comfortable victory because of the fight they show at the start of the game. The only worrying thing about the team is their defense. If they can keep their defense strong, then they can easily give a tough fight to the opponents. 

Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers: 122, Washington Wizards: 110