The Philadelphia 76ers are set to host the struggling Washington Wizards in a key NBA regular season matchup this Wednesday. The game, scheduled for January 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time, will see the 76ers enter as substantial 12.5-point favorites with the game's total points line set at 235.5.
Game Details and How to Watch
The action will unfold at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For local fans, the broadcast will be available on NBC Sports Philadelphia (NBCS-PH) and MNMT. Viewers preferring to stream can catch the game live on Fubo and Prime Video, ensuring no one misses this Eastern Conference contest.
Team Form and Injury Concerns
Philadelphia comes into this game with a 19-15 record but is licking its wounds after a heartbreaking 125-124 overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday. Superstar Joel Embiid led the scoring with 32 points in that game, but his status for Wednesday is in doubt as he is listed as Questionable due to a knee issue. They are also without Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford.
The Washington Wizards, holding a 10-25 record, are coming off a more positive result. They secured a 120-112 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, covering the spread as a 7.5-point home underdog. Their injury report is also concerning, with key players like Khris Middleton (Questionable) and Cam Whitmore (Out) potentially sidelined.
Expected Starting Lineups
Philadelphia 76ers:
PG: Tyrese Maxey
SG: VJ Edgecombe
SF: Jabari Walker
PF: Paul George
C: Joel Embiid
Washington Wizards:
PG: CJ McCollum
SG: Tre Johnson
SF: Bilal Coulibaly
PF: Khris Middleton
C: Alex Sarr
Game Prediction and Betting Trends
The point total of 235.5 presents an interesting dynamic. While the 76ers have seen the total go over 234.5 in only 14 of their 34 games this season, the Wizards' games have exceeded that mark in 21 of their 35 contests. However, statistics show that the combined average points scored by both teams per game is 3.7 points less than the set total of 235.5.
Washington has shown recent improvement, posting a 6-4 record in their last ten games and a stronger 7-3 record against the spread (ATS) in that stretch. Their last ten games have averaged exactly 234.5 points. The 76ers, despite their solid record, failed to cover as 14.5-point favorites in their overtime loss to Denver. The availability of Embiid will be the decisive factor in whether Philadelphia can cover the large spread or if the resilient Wizards can keep it close.
