Washington Wizards at Philadelphia 76ers NBA Picks & Predictions 11/30/2018

Friday, November 30, 2018

Wells Fargo Center

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The Washington Wizards head to Wells Fargo Center to take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, November 30, 2018. The opening line for this game has Philadelphia as 8 point favorites.

The Wizards have a record of 8-13. They are 3rd in the Southeast Division. They have a point differential of -5.4 as they average 112.9 points per game while giving up 118.2 per contest. The 76ers have an overall record of 15-8 this season. They are 2nd in the Atlantic Division. They average 114.3 points per game and surrender 113.1, good for a point differential of 1.1.

Valuable Washington Wizards Betting Trends

The Washington Wizards are 7-13-1 against the spread this season

The Washington Wizards are 14-7-0 against the over/under this year

Important Philadelphia 76ers Betting Trends

The Philadelphia 76ers are 9-14-0 against the spread this season

The Philadelphia 76ers are 15-8-0 against the over/under this year

Key Washington Wizards Injuries

11/28/18 C Dwight Howard Gluteus is out indefinitely

Key Philadelphia 76ers Injuries

11/20/18 PG Markelle Fultz Shoulder is out indefinitely

Player Spotlight

John Wall averages 21.5 points per contest in 34.8 minutes per game this year. He averages 8.1 assists per game and 3.6 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 45% for the season while his free throw percentage is 67%. Bradley Beal comes into this game averaging 21.8 points per contest while playing 35.4 minutes per night. He grabs 4.4 rebounds per contest and distributes 4.4 assists per game. His FG percentage is 47% while his free throw percentage is 76%.

Player Spotlight

Jimmy Butler averages 20.1 points per game and he sees the court an average of 35.1 minutes per game. He also hauls in 4.9 rebounds per game and dishes 3.7 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 49% and his free throw percentage is 81%. Joel Embiid scores 28.0 points per contest while playing 34.6 minutes per game. He hauls in 13.3 rebounds per contest and has 3.7 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 47% and his free throw percentage is at 81%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Wizards allow 118.2 points per contest which is 30th in the NBA. They also surrender a 48% shooting percentage and a 38% average from 3-point range, ranking them 25th and 29th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 48.3 rebounds a game which ranks 28th, and they allow 25.6 assists per game which puts them in 29th place in the league. They force 16.4 turnovers per game which ranks them 29th in the NBA. Washington averages 112.9 points per contest, which is 9th in the league. Their average scoring margin is -5.4 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a unit, which has them ranked 14th. From 3-point territory they shoot 32%, which is good for 27th in the NBA. They average 41.2 boards per contest and 23.9 assists per game, which ranks them 27th and 13th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 22nd with 13.8 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The 76ers give up 113.1 points per game, which ranks them 24th in the league. Their defense surrenders a 45% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 6th and 10th in those defensive statistics. They rank 2nd with 21.5 dimes allowed per game and 11th with 44.0 boards surrendered per contest. The 76ers are 4th in the league in forcing turnovers with 12.3 per contest. Philadelphia is 7th in the NBA with 114.3 points per contest this season. They are 11th in the league in shooting at 46%, while their average scoring margin is 1.1. They shoot 35% from beyond the arc, which is good for 14th in the league. They are 5th in the NBA in rebounding with 47.7 boards per contest and 3rd in assists per game with 26.6. The 76ers are 4th in turnovers per contest with 15.7.

Advanced Statistics

The Wizards are 17th in the NBA in offensive rating with 109.5, and their defensive rating of 114.7 is ranked 30th. In terms of pace they are 6th in the league with 102 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 52% is 15th. As a team they are 12th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 37% of their shots, ranking 12th in the league. Washington is 20th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.9 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 54%, which is 2nd in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Philadelphia is 5th in the NBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.6 times per 100 possessions while forcing 10.5 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 50%, which is 28th in the league. The 76ers are 12th in the NBA in offensive rating with 110.2, and their defensive rating of 109.1 is ranked 13th. In terms of pace they are 7th in the league with 101.8 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 53% is 11th. As a team they are 6th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 57% and they shoot 3-pointers on 36% of their shots, ranking 13th in the league.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Washington +8 and over 234 total points

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