Game Details:
Matchup: Wizards vs 76ers
Date & Time: Monday, December 1, 2025 | 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
Betting Line: 76ers -8.5 | Over/Under: 229.0
Key Storylines
76ers Looking to Maintain East Dominance
The 76ers enter tonight’s matchup as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, led by superstar Joel Embiid and a resurgent Tyrese Maxey. Philadelphia has won four of their last five games and is focusing on strengthening their position in the standings. They’ll look to take care of business against a struggling Wizards squad.
Wizards’ Defensive Woes Continue
Washington continues to struggle on the defensive end, ranking near the bottom in both opponent points per game and defensive efficiency. Despite flashes of offensive brilliance from Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma, the team has been unable to close out games. They’ve lost six of their last seven and enter tonight outmatched against a defensively sound Philly team.
Season Series
This is the first meeting between the two teams this season. Last year, Philadelphia swept the season series 3-0, each win coming by double digits.
Injury Report
Wizards:
Out: Deni Avdija (ankle), Landry Shamet (foot)
Questionable: Tyus Jones (illness)
76ers:
Out: Kelly Oubre Jr. (ribs), De’Anthony Melton (back)
Questionable: Tobias Harris (knee)
Betting Trends
Against the Spread (ATS):
76ers: 14-8 ATS this season
Wizards: 6-15 ATS this season
Over/Under Trends:
The total has gone over in 13 of Philadelphia’s 22 games
The total has gone over in 16 of Washington’s 21 games
Home/Away Splits:
Wizards are 2-9 at home this season
76ers are 7-4 on the road
Player Prop to Watch
Tyrese Maxey (76ers) – Points Total: 22.5
With Tobias Harris possibly out, Maxey could see an increased scoring role against a porous Wizards defense. He’s averaging 24.1 PPG and should be able to exploit mismatches in the backcourt.
Prediction & Best Bets
Spread: 76ers -8.5 → Philadelphia has been reliable against the spread, especially against bottom-tier teams like Washington.
Total: Over 229.0 → Both teams favor high-scoring games and the Wizards’ defense has been leaky all season.
Player Prop: Tyrese Maxey Over 22.5 points → Look for him to lead the backcourt with a big game in the scoring column.
The Wizards’ defensive issues and lack of depth make it unlikely they’ll mount much resistance against Embiid and Maxey. Expect the 76ers to cruise in this one as Washington continues its search for consistency.
Final Score Prediction: 76ers 121, Wizards 108