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Stephen Nover's NBA Wednesday Spread Crusher - Epic 46-22-1 (68%) NBA Run!
(NBA) Washington vs. Philadelphia,
Point Spread: -6.50 | -110.00 Philadelphia (Home)
Result: Loss
Point Spread: -6.50 | -110.00 Philadelphia (Home)
Result: Loss
I find this line to be short. The 76ers are 6-1 - the best record in the NBA - and at this early stage could be the best, or second-best, team in the Eastern Conference. Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons and Tobias Harris are all playing at high levels. Newcomer Seth Curry has upgraded the 76ers' perimeter game, making Embiid even more effective.
The Wizards have won two in a row after opening the season 0-5. Russell Westbrook makes Washington look better on paper. But I'm not sold. One of Washington's victories came against 2-5 Minnesota, which was missing its best player, Karl-Anthony Towns.
Washington still hasn't made defensive progress ranking second-to-last in points allowed per game. The 76ers give up 19 fewer points per game than the Wizards.
Then there is Philly's dominant home-court advantage. The 76ers have won 19 in a row at home. They are 9-2 ATS the last 11 times as home favorites. Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last five visits to Philadelphia.
The Wizards have won two in a row after opening the season 0-5. Russell Westbrook makes Washington look better on paper. But I'm not sold. One of Washington's victories came against 2-5 Minnesota, which was missing its best player, Karl-Anthony Towns.
Washington still hasn't made defensive progress ranking second-to-last in points allowed per game. The 76ers give up 19 fewer points per game than the Wizards.
Then there is Philly's dominant home-court advantage. The 76ers have won 19 in a row at home. They are 9-2 ATS the last 11 times as home favorites. Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last five visits to Philadelphia.