Wizards vs 76ers Picks and Prediction – 11/7/2023

In Monday night NBA action, the Washington Wizards will travel to the Wells Fargo Center to face the Philadelphia 76ers. Be ready for all the NBA games with our NBA picks. The Wizards (1-4) are rebuilding around G Jordan Poole and currently rank second worst in the league in defensive efficiency. On Friday, Washington was outscored by 14 points during the third quarter of a 121-114 road loss against Miami. 

Washington F Kyle Kuzma tallied a team-high 22 points on 8-for-19 shooting and pulled down four boards. Jordan Poole added 19 points (8-14 FG) and six assists for the Wizards, who shot a sizzling 57 percent from the field. 

The Philadelphia 76ers traded G James Harden to the LA Clippers and intend on trying to build a championship contender around MVP Joel Embiid. On Saturday, Philadelphia took advantage of the absence of Devin Booker and Bradley Beal during a 112-100 home victory versus Phoenix. The 76ers (4-1) outrebounded the Suns by a 51-42 margin and held them to 36 percent shooting. 

Embiid needed just three quarters of action to lead Philadelphia with 26 points (9-18 FG) and 11 rebounds. Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 25 points on 10-for-18 shooting and finished with a plus 11 rating. Tyrese Maxey added 22 points (9-18 FG) and ten assists for the 76ers.