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Washington-Wizards vs Philadelphia-76ers April 9th 2025
The 76ers (-117) will look to snap their 12-game losing streak when they take on the Wizards at 7:00 ET. Washington (-101) has lost three straight and is 15th in the Eastern Conference.
Philadelphia (-1) is 13th in the East and has a 23-56 record. The over/under line for this matchup is 227.5 points.
76ers vs. Wizards Key Information
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Philadelphia 76ers at Washington Wizards
- Where: Washington at Capital One Arena
- Date: Wednesday, April 9th
- Betting Odds PHI -1, PHI -117 | WAS -101 O/U 227.5
The 76ers Can Win If…
The 76ers fell to 23-56 on the season after a 117-105 road loss to the Heat on Monday. Philadelphia entered the game as +12 point underdogs, and the final score resulted in a push. The total points for the game were 222, slightly exceeding the O/U line of 217.
After a 10-0 run by the Heat in the 2nd quarter, the 76ers battled back in the 3rd, outscoring Miami 30-22 to tie the game at 83 heading into the 4th. However, the Heat pulled away in the final quarter, outscoring the 76ers 34-22 to seal the win.
In their 117-105 loss to the Heat, the 76ers shot 43.2% from the field and 31.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes. Lonnie Walker IV and Quentin Grimes each scored 29 points, with Walker connecting on 6 threes at a 46.2% rate.
Grimes had a big 3rd quarter, scoring 15 points, while Walker added 8 points in the 4th. Adem Bona contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds, scoring 6 points in the final period.
Defensively, the 76ers had a tough outing against the Heat, allowing 117 points on 50% shooting. They gave up 29 points in the 1st quarter and 32 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd, holding Miami to 22 points. However, the Heat bounced back in the 4th, scoring 34 points to seal the win.
Philadelphia struggled to contain Miami from beyond the arc, where the Heat hit 16 threes at a 44% clip. The 76ers sent Miami to the line 15 times, where they converted 11 free throws. On the boards, the 76ers secured 31 defensive rebounds but allowed 10 offensive boards. They also recorded 7 steals and 4 blocks.
- Across their ten previous road games, Philadelphia has an ATS mark of 3-6-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-9 while averaging 112 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the 76ers have a straight up record of 2-8. Their record vs the spread in these games was 0-10.
- Over their last five games, the 76ers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-3-1 vs. the spread.
The Wizards Can Win If…
Washington fell to 17-62 on the season after a 104-98 road loss to the Pacers on Tuesday. Despite being +19 point underdogs, the Wizards kept it close, covering the spread. The combined score of 202 points was well below the O/U line of 236.
Washington started strong, leading 35-21 after the 1st quarter, thanks to an 11-0 run. However, they managed only 13 points in the 2nd quarter, allowing the Pacers to take control. The Wizards led 73-72 going into the 4th, but Indiana outscored them 32-25 in the final period to secure the win.
In their 98-point effort against the Pacers, the Wizards struggled from the field, shooting just 41.8% overall and hitting 28.2% from three-point range, connecting on only 11 threes. Alexandre Sarr and Justin Champagnie both finished with 20 points, with Champagnie hitting 4 threes at a 66.7% clip.
Sarr did most of his damage in the 1st quarter, scoring 16 points, while Champagnie added 10 in the opening period. Jordan Poole contributed 19 points, including 8 in the 3rd quarter, and Carlton Carrington scored 7 of his 13 points in the final frame.
Despite a strong defensive effort, the Wizards allowed 104 points in their loss to the Pacers. They gave up 32 points in the 4th quarter, but held Indiana to 21 points in the 1st and 24 in the 3rd. Overall, Washington limited the Pacers to 37% shooting.
The Wizards were effective at defending the three, allowing just 9 made threes on 25% shooting. However, they sent the Pacers to the line 37 times, where Indiana made 29 free throws. Washington finished with 37 defensive rebounds, gave up 13 offensive boards, and recorded 8 blocks.
- In their last five games at home, the Wizards have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 104 points per game in these contests.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
- In their last three games, the Wizards have an over/under record of 0-3 and are 2-1 vs. the spread.
The Lean
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +1, the Wizards is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 227.5, and our model projects the 76ers and Wizards to reach a combined total of 193 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
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Two Teams, One Goal: End on a High Note
As the NBA regular season winds down, Wednesday night’s matchup between the Washington Wizards and Philadelphia 76ers may not have playoff implications—but both teams are desperate to walk away with something positive.
For Philly (23-56), the end of a brutal 12-game losing streak is long overdue. The Wizards (17-62) aren’t far behind, coming off their third straight loss and losers in 11 of their last 13. This one might be more about pride—and for some players, their future.
Philadelphia Fighting Through the Pain
Lonnie Walker IV has kept the energy high despite the losing stretch.
“We just want to finish the season as strong as we can,” Walker told The Philadelphia Inquirer.
“We’re coming in every day with the intent to win.”
Philly has lost 27 of their last 30, but that hasn’t stopped players from showing heart.
Walker dropped 29 points on Monday vs. Miami, matching his career-best six made threes.
Quentin Grimes also scored 29 in that game, but he’s questionable Wednesday due to back soreness.
Rookie Adem Bona had a solid double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds.
Despite the team’s skid, Bona said:
“We are giving our best out there and building toward next year.”
Philly wraps up the season at home against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday and Chicago Bulls on Sunday.
Wizards Looking for Bright Spots, Sarr Shines
Like the Sixers, Washington is clinging to any positives in a rough season.
They dropped a close one, 104-98 to Indiana, on Tuesday. But rookie Alex Sarr continues to impress.
Sarr had 20 points and 12 rebounds, while Justin Champagnie added 20 and 13.
The No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Sarr believes he deserves Rookie of the Year consideration.
“I definitely belong in that conversation,” he told The Washington Post.
“I’ve been constantly improving… trying to keep building that momentum.”
Sarr averaged 16.4 points per game last month, including 24 points vs. Philly back on March 26.
That game was a 119-114 Wizards win, fueled by a 45-point first quarter, and evened the season series between the two.
