Game Details:

Matchup: Washington Wizards vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
Betting Line: 76ers -8.5 | Over/Under: 225.5

Key Storylines

76ers Dominate in Previous Matchups

The 76ers have won both previous meetings against the Wizards this season, with their last victory being a comfortable 122-106 win. With home-court advantage, Philadelphia will look to complete the season sweep.

Wizards’ Road Woes Continue

Washington has struggled away from home, holding a dismal 7-27 road record this season. Winning in Philadelphia, where the 76ers are strong, will be a significant challenge for the rebuilding Wizards.

Can Embiid and Maxey Continue to Shine?

Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey have been dominant forces for the 76ers. If Washington’s defense can’t find a way to slow them down, Philly could run away with another blowout win.

Wizards Searching for Consistency

Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma have had flashes of brilliance for Washington, but consistency remains an issue. They’ll need standout performances to keep this game competitive.

Injury Report

Washington Wizards:
Out: Colby Jones (Achilles), Richaun Holmes (knee), Marcus Smart (finger)
Philadelphia 76ers:
Out: De’Anthony Melton (back), Nicolas Batum (wrist)
Questionable: Tobias Harris (day-to-day)

Betting Trends

Against the Spread (ATS):

Wizards: 28-36 ATS this season
76ers: 35-29 ATS this season

Over/Under Trends:

The total has gone over in 34 of Washington’s 64 games.
The total has gone under in 36 of Philadelphia’s 64 games.

Home & Away Trends:

Wizards road record: 7-27 this season
76ers home record: 24-11 this season

Player Prop to Watch

Joel Embiid (76ers) – Points Total: 30.5
Embiid has put up big numbers against Washington this season. If the Wizards can’t contain him, he could easily surpass this total.

Jordan Poole (Wizards) – Points Total: 19.5
Poole has been inconsistent this season, but he remains a key offensive weapon. He’ll need to be aggressive to give Washington a chance.

Prediction & Best Bets

Spread: 76ers -8.5 → Philadelphia has handled Washington easily this season, and at home, they should cover again.
Total: Over 225.5 → The Wizards struggle on defense, and the 76ers should take advantage, pushing the total past the number.
Player Prop: Joel Embiid Over 30.5 points → Washington lacks the interior defense to slow him down.

The 76ers have been superior in every aspect of this matchup, and unless the Wizards pull off an unexpected stellar performance, Philadelphia should cruise to another victory. Expect a comfortable win led by a dominant Joel Embiid performance.

Final Score Prediction: 76ers 120, Wizards 105