Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Wells Fargo Center

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The Washington Wizards travel to Wells Fargo Center to play the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, November 16, 2016. The Wizards come into this game with an overall record of 2-7. They are 5th in the Southeast Division. They currently have a point differential of -4.2 as they are averaging 99.9 points per game while giving up 104.1 per contest. The 76ers have an overall record of 1-9. They currently are 5th in the Atlantic Division. They are averaging 95.6 points per game and surrendering 108.9, good for a point differential of -13.3.

Bradley Beal comes into this contest averaging 15.4 points per game while playing 31.3 minutes per night so far this season for the Wizards. He pulls down 2.1 rebounds per game and dishes out 2.4 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 37% while his free throw percentage is currently at 83%. John Wall averages 22.3 points per game in 34 minutes per contest this season. He averages 8.3 assists per contest and 4.4 rebounds per game for Washington. His field goal percentage is 46% for the year while his free throw percentage is 81%.

Jahlil Okafor averages 10.4 points per game while playing 19.1 minutes per contest this year for the 76ers. He grabs 3.8 rebounds per game and has 0.9 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 46% and his free throw percentage currently is at 54%. Joel Embiid averages 18 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 22.1 minutes per contest. He also averages 7.3 rebounds per contest and 1.3 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 47% and his free throw percentage is 80%.

Washington averages 99.9 points per contest this season which ranks them 22nd in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is -4.2 and their shooting percentage is 44% as a team which has them ranked 19th. Behind the arc they shoot 31% which is good for 26th in the league. They average 53 rebounds per game and 19.2 assists per game which ranks them 12th and 26th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 19th with 15.4 per game. The Wizards allow 104.1 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 17th in the league. They also allow a 45% shooting percentage and a 39% average from behind the arc ranking them 16th and 29th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 53.3 rebounds a game which ranks 15th and they give up 22.4 assists per contest which puts them in 19th place in the league. They force 14.3 turnovers per game which ranks them 16th in the league.

Philadelphia averages 95.6 points per game this year which ranks them 27th in the league. Their average scoring margin is -13.3 and their shooting percentage is 43% as a team which has them sitting in the 26th spot in the league. Behind the arc they shoot 34% which is good for 17th in the NBA. They average 53.4 rebounds per game and 21.1 assists per contest which ranks them 10th and 17th respectively. In the turnover department the 76ers rank 26th with 17.3 per game. The 76ers allow 108.9 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 26th in the league. They also allow a 47% shooting percentage and a 37% average from behind the arc ranking them 29th and 26th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 53.5 rebounds a game which ranks 18th and they give up 24.6 assists per contest which puts them in 26th place in the league. The 76ers force 13.6 turnovers per game which ranks them 21st in the NBA.

The Wizards have an offensive rating of 103 and a defensive rating of 107.4. In terms of pace they average 95.9 possessions per 48 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 48%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 52% and they shoot 3 pointers on 22% of their shots. Washington turns the ball over an average of 13.8 times per 100 possessions and they force 13.1 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 51%.

The 76ers rating on offense is 95.8 and they have a defensive rating of 109.1. They get 97.8 possessions per 48 minutes and they have an effective field goal percentage of 48%. As a unit they have a true shooting percentage of 51% and they attempt 3 pointers on 33% of their shot attempts. Philadelphia turns the ball over on 15.6 out of every 100 possessions and their opponents average 12.2 turnovers per 100 possessions. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the year is 53%.

Washington Wizards Betting Trends

The Washington Wizards are 3-6-0 against the spread

The Washington Wizards are 5-4-0 against the over/under

Philadelphia 76ers Betting Trends

The Philadelphia 76ers are 5-5-0 against the spread

The Philadelphia 76ers are 6-4-0 against the over/under

Washington Wizards Injuries

11/15/16 G Bradley Beal Hamstring "?" Wednesday vs. Philadelphia
10/25/16 C Ian Mahinmi Knee out indefinitely

Philadelphia 76ers Injuries

10/22/16 F Ben Simmons Knee out indefinitely
10/22/16 G Jerryd Bayless Wrist out indefinitely
10/21/16 C Nerlens Noel Knee out indefinitely

Josh's Pick: Take Philadelphia +4

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