Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/26/25
At 7:00 ET, the Philadelphia 76ers (-147) will host the Washington Wizards (+125) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is currently set at 230 points.
Both teams come into this game on five-game losing streaks. The 76ers (23-49) are favored by three points over the Wizards (15-56).
WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers -3
This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, March 26th.
WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 68-64 in favor of the 76ers.
- Our projections have Quentin Grimes finishing with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.3% and knocking down 8 threes.
Is a Road Win Possible for the Wizards?
The Wizards dropped to 15-56 on the season after a 112-104 home loss to the Raptors on Monday. Washington, favored by 2.5 points, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 216 points fell short of the 227-point over/under line.
Washington started strong, leading 32-28 after the 1st quarter, but a 24-18 2nd quarter in favor of Toronto shifted the momentum. The Wizards went on a 10-0 run to take the lead, but the Raptors outscored them 34-28 in the 4th quarter to seal the win.
In their loss to the Raptors, the Wizards shot just 40.2% from the field and hit 29.7% from three, making 11 threes. Jordan Poole led the way with 23 points, hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip, and added 11 points in the 1st quarter.
AJ Johnson contributed 17 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter. Alex Sarr added 16 points, with 5 coming in the final period, while Carlton Carrington scored 6 of his 15 points in the 4th.
Despite a solid defensive effort through the first three quarters, the Wizards gave up 34 points in the 4th, leading to a 112-104 loss to the Raptors. Washington held Toronto to 40% shooting overall, including just 10 made threes on 27% shooting from beyond the arc.
Washington sent Toronto to the line 27 times, where they made 20 free throws. The Wizards grabbed 39 defensive rebounds but allowed 17 offensive boards. They also recorded 8 steals and 9 blocks in the game.
Will Philadelphia Make it Happen at Home?
Philadelphia’s season record fell to 23-49 after a 112-99 road loss to the Pelicans on Monday. The 76ers entered the game as +3 underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 13 points. The total score of 211 points was well below the O/U line of 224.5.
New Orleans took control with a 10-0 run, stretching their lead from 75-73 to 85-73. Philadelphia couldn’t recover, and while they outscored the Pelicans 24-22 in the 4th quarter, it wasn’t enough to close the gap.
In their loss to the Pelicans, the 76ers managed just 99 points, shooting 39.1% from the field. They hit 14 threes at a 33.3% clip, with Justin Edwards knocking down 5 threes at 55.6% efficiency.
Edwards and Jared Butler each scored 19 points, with Edwards putting up 11 in the 1st quarter. Guerschon Yabusele, Chuma Okeke, and Jeff Dowtin all contributed 12 points, with Yabusele scoring 8 in the 3rd quarter.
The 76ers gave up 112 points to the Pelicans on Monday, allowing 29 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, and 32 in the 3rd. They tightened up in the 4th, holding New Orleans to 22 points. Overall, the Pelicans shot 49% from the field.
Philadelphia also allowed 15 threes on 42% shooting. The Pelicans went to the line 13 times, making 11 free throws. The 76ers recorded 11 steals and 6 blocks in the game.