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Capital One Arena hosts an Eastern Conference contest on Tuesday evening as the Washington Wizards welcome the Philadelphia 76ers to the nation's capital. The Wizards are 13-21 overall after winning two of the last three games, while Philadelphia is 20-12 after eight consecutive victories. Tyrese Maxey (foot) is listed as out for the 76ers, with Deni Avdija (back) listed as questionable for the Wizards.

Caesars Sportsbook lists the 76ers as 5-point road favorites, and tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. The total number of points Vegas thinks will be scored, or the over/under, is 225 in the latest 76ers vs. Wizards odds. Before you make any NBA predictions with the Wizards vs. 76ers match-up, you need to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's advanced computer simulation model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four-plus seasons. The model enters Week 11 of the 2022-23 NBA season on a stunning 33-13 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning almost $1,800. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on 76ers vs. Wizards and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Now, here are several NBA betting lines and trends for Wizards vs. Sixers:

  • 76ers vs. Wizards spread: 76ers -5
  • 76ers vs. Wizards over/under: 225 points 
  • 76ers vs. Wizards money line: 76ers -205, Wizards +170
  • PHL: The 76ers are 6-7 against the spread in road games 
  • WASH: The Wizards are 5-9-1 against the spread in home games 
  • 76ers vs. Wizards picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why the 76ers can cover

Philadelphia's defense is top-notch this season. Anchored by Joel Embiid, the 76ers are in the top three of the NBA in defensive efficiency, giving up only 108.9 points per 100 possessions. Philadelphia is No.  in 3-point defense (32.9%), and the 76ers rank in the top 10 in field goal percentage, turnover creation, and steals per game. Washington is in the bottom 10 in offensive efficiency and offensive rebound rate, and Philadelphia also has tremendous offensive bonafides.

Embiid leads the NBA in scoring, averaging 33.1 points per game, and the 76ers are in the top five in 3-point accuracy and free throw accuracy. Washington is also below-average in defensive efficiency, and the Wizards are in the bottom five in turnover creation rate and 3-point defense.

Why the Wizards can cover

Washington's defense is stingy near the rim, ranking in the top five of the NBA in 2-point defense (51.4%) and blocked shots (5.4 per game). The Wizards also give up only 23.8 assists per game, a top-eight figure, and ranks in the top ten of the league in defensive rebound rate at 73.0%. Philadelphia is near the bottom of the NBA in offensive rebound rate (23.3%), and Washington should be able to close possessions. 

On the other end, the Wizards have three players averaging at least 21 points per game, and Washington commits only 13.4 turnovers per contest. Washington ranks in the top ten of the NBA in field goal percentage (47.8%) and 2-point percentage (55.3%), and the Wizards are above the league average in producing 24.8 assists per game.

How to make 76ers vs. Wizards picks

SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, with six players projected to score at least 17 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in almost 60% of simulations. You can only see the model's pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Wizards vs. 76ers? And which side of the spread hits in almost 60% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the 76ers vs. Wizards spread you need to jump on Tuesday, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.