Wizards vs 76ers Picks and Prediction – 1/9/2025

In Wednesday night NBA action, the Washington Wizards will travel to the Wells Fargo Center to take on the Philadelphia 76ers. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Wizards (6-28) have just one victory through their first 14 road games and own the worst overall record in the NBA. Last night, Washington was outscored by 16 points during the third quarter of a 135-112 home loss versus Houston. 

Corey Kispert knocked down 5-for-7 from long range and led six Washington players in double figures with 23 points. Jonas Valanciunas added 18 points and four rebounds off the bench for the Wizards, who turned the ball over 18 times. 

The Philadelphia 76ers have dropped ten of their first 15 home games and trail Chicago by two games for tenth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The 76ers (14-20) rank in the bottom third of the league in offensive efficiency and are scoring 107.4 points per contest. On Monday, Philadelphia was outscored by 14 points during the second half of a 109-99 home loss versus Phoenix. 

All-Star G Tyrese Maxey tallied a game-high 31 points on 11-for-25 shooting and dished out ten assists. Philadelphia G/F Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 26 points on 9-for-18 from the floor and grabbed 11 rebounds. Guerschon Yabusele added 14 points and ten boards for the 76ers, who shot an ice cold 39 percent.

Philadelphia will be without All-Star C Joel Embiid (foot) and G Paul George (groin) in this contest. These two teams rank in the bottom third of the league in offensive efficiency, so the under is worth a look. The stronger play is on the 76ers to win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Philadelphia 76ers win 115-98.