Wizards vs. 76ers: NBA Betting Picks, Odds, Trends & Prediction for Playoffs Round 1 Series

The NBA Playoffs are officially here, with the second group of games tipping off on Sunday. The first of these games feature the Washington Wizards taking on the Philadelphia 76ers. The Wizards vs. 76ers NBA betting picks preview will overview these teams, the betting odds, trends and give an official prediction for the NBA Playoffs Round 1 series.

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Wizards vs. 76ers Betting Preview: NBA Picks & Odds for Round 1 Playoffs

Wizards vs. 76ers Series Info

Washington Wizards (34-38) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (49-23)
Game 1: 5/23, 1 EST, TNT
Game 2: 5/26, 7 EST, NBATV
Game 3: 5/29, 7 EST, ESPN
Game 4: 5/31, 7 EST, TNT
Game 5: 6/2, TBD*
Game 6: 6/4, TBD*
Game 7: 6/6, TBD*

*If needed

Wizards vs. 76ers NBA Betting Odds

Odds for Wizards vs. 76ers NBA Playoffs Round 1 series are from BetMGM Sportsbook.

Series Winner — WAS: (+650) | PHI: (-1000)

Series will end in how many games?

• 4 Games (+400)
• 5 Games (+165)
• 6 Games (+275)
• 7 Games (+275)

What will the correct score of the series be?

Wizards:

• 4-0 (+8000)
• 4-1 (+4000)
• 4-2 (+1600)
• 4-3 (+2000)

76ers:

• 4-0 (+225)
• 4-1 (+200)
• 4-2 (+400)
• 4-3 (+500)

Wizards vs. 76ers NBA Playoffs Preview

What the Wizards have been able to accomplish at the end of this season has been incredible. Most fans and analysts gave the Wizards zero chance at the postseason since they held a 17-32 record in April. However, they finally caught their stride. Russell Westbrook increased his aggressiveness and played back-to-backs, while Bradley Beal played like one of the best scorers in the league. Washington then won 11 of their next 12 games, followed up by a decent May. Following a dominating win over the Pacers in the play-in tournament, they have reached the NBA Playoffs.

While it took longer than expected, trusting “the process” seems to have finally paid off. The 76ers are the top seed in the Eastern Conference, and the only major change this offseason was at head coach, with Doc Rivers taking over. Joel Embiid is enjoying his best season as a pro and would be more legitimately in the MVP conversation had he played more games. His play at home is a big reason why the 76ers have been so dominant in Philadelphia this season, holding a 29-7 record, but Embiid was on the floor for only four of those losses. He should be able to dominate this Wizards frontcourt.

Wizards vs. 76ers NBA Betting Trends

• Washington is 12-4-1 against the spread (ATS) in its last 17 games.
• The total has hit the under in four of Washington’s last five games.
• Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last seven games against Philadelphia.
• Philadelphia is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games.
• Philadelphia is 7-0 straight up in its last seven home games.

Wizards vs. 76ers Prediction

While Westbrook gets a lot of hate from the internet, you won’t hear it from me. I will not be the person to doubt him, which is why I will give the Wizards a single game. In actuality, this series has the highest probability of being a sweep.

Series Prediction: 76ers 4, Wizards 1

Wizards vs. 76ers Best Bet

Series Spread: Philadelphia 76ers -1.5 (-200) at BetMGM

This series shouldn’t be close. Picking the Sixers to win the series straight up is not worth it, at -1000 odds. So, taking the spread for the series make a bet worthwhile, and it hits as long as Philadelphia wins in four, five or six games. 

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