The Washington Wizards avoided the sweep in Game 4. How much longer can they keep this series going? This NBA betting preview for the Wizards vs 76ers NBA Playoffs matchup will provide game info, betting trends, odds and a prediction for Game 5 of this series.
Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview and Prediction | NBA Playoffs
NBA Eastern Conference Round 1 NBA Playoffs Game 5 (PHI Leads 3-1)
Washington Wizards (34-38, 15-21 Away) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (49-23, 29-7 Home)
Date: Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Time: 7 pm EST
Venue: Wells Fargo Center – Philadelphia, PA
Coverage: NBATV
The Philadelphia 76ers were unable to pull off the sweep in their first round matchup against the Wizards. Joel Embiid suffered an injury to his knee late in the first quarter of Game 4. To pretend that his injury did not have a role in why the Wizards were able to escape with a victory would be foolish thinking. As of writing, Embiid is considered doubtful to play in this game.
During Game 4, Davis Bertans also left the game. Bertans suffered a calf strain and will be out the rest of the way. The loss of Bertans will be critical for the Wizards, who are already largely outgunned in this matchup. Russell Westbrook is listed as questionable to play, but we know he would need to be missing limbs to sit out.
Expect the 76ers to win at home with or without Embiid in Game 5.
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NBA Betting Odds
Moneyline: WAS: (+198) | PHI: (-240)
Spread: WAS: +6 (-110) | PHI: -6 (-110)
Total: 230 – Over: (-110) I Under: (-110)
Wizards vs 76ers Betting Trends
- Washington is 13-6-1 against the spread (ATS) in its last 20 games.
- The total has gone OVER in four of Washington’s last five games.
- Philadelphia is 4-2 ATS in its last six games.
- The total has gone OVER in five of Philadelphia’s last six games.
Wizards vs 76ers Prediction
This NBA prediction uses NumberFire’s probability model. They give Philadelphia a 85.2% chance to win Game 5 of this NBA Playoffs matchup.
