Wizards vs 76ers Picks and Prediction – 12/12/2023

By: Eddie Kline |

Last Updated: 12/10/2023 at 6:20 PM ET

Washington Wizards at Philadelphia 76ers 12/11/23 - NBA Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 12/12/2023, 12:00 AM UTC
Latest Odds: PHI -11.5 (-650); O/U 242.5

The Wells Fargo Center will play host to a Monday night NBA clash between the Washington Wizards and the Philadelphia 76ers. Step into the action with our NBA Previews. The Wizards (3-18) are looking to snap a four-game losing streak and rank last in the league in defensive efficiency. On Friday, Washington was outscored by 16 points during the third quarter of a 124-97 road loss against Brooklyn. 

Washington F Kyle Kuzma tallied a team-high 17 points on 8-for-17 shooting. F Deni Avdija added 15 points (6-9 FG) and seven rebounds. Rookie G Bilal Coulibaly added 11 points and ten rebounds off the bench for the Wizards, who missed 27 of 33 three-point attempts. 

The Philadelphia 76ers have won eight of their first 11 home games and trail Boston by two full games for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. The 76ers (14-7) rank second in the league in offensive efficiency and are averaging 120.9 points per contest for first year head coach Nick Nurse. On Friday, Philadelphia outscored Atlanta by 17 points during the second half of a 125-114 home victory.

NBA MVP Joel Embiid poured in a game-high 38 points on 12-for-24 shooting and grabbed 14 rebounds. Tyrese Maxey contributed 30 points on 8-for-18 shooting and dished out seven assists. Tobias Harris added 13 points and eight rebounds for the 76ers, who shot 48 percent from the field. 

Wizards vs 76ers Prediction

Wizards vs 76ers Pick Analysis

Betting Trends for vs

Wizards

Washington are 2-17 SU in their last 19 games on the road.
Washington are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games played in December.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division division.

76ers

Philadelphia are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games.
Philadelphia are 14-6 SU in their last 20 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home.

Our Free NBA Pick for vs

Washington Wizards +11.5

Philadelphia C Joel Embiid is dealing with knee soreness and is listed as questionable for this contest. Washington plays at the second fastest tempo in the league, so we could be looking at a shootout. The 76ers will be able to score at will, but take the Wizards to cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, Philadelphia 76ers win 125-119.