Philadelphia 76ers vs. Washington Wizards (01-07-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

On Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET on NBCS-PH and MNMT, the Philadelphia 76ers will play the Washington Wizards as double-digit, 12.5-point favorites. The matchup's point total is 235.5. Philadelphia's last game was a 125-124 overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday. Joel Embiid led the team in scoring with 32 points.

On the other hand, the Wizards defeated the Orlando Magic 120-112 on Tuesday, covering as a 7.5-point home underdog with the Under (235.5) hitting. The 76ers were a 14.5-point home favorite when they lost to the Denver Nuggets 125-124 in overtime on Monday. Now, the two teams are ready to face each other.

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Washington Wizards - When and where to watch the game

The Philadelphia 76ers and Washington Wizards will play at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET. NBC Sports Philadelphia will broadcast the entire game. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Videos will stream the match for the online users.

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Washington Wizards - 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

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Washington Wizards - Injury Report

Philadelphia 76ers

• Joel Embiid- Questionable (Knee)
• Kelly Oubre Jr.- Out (Knee)
• Trendon Watford- Out (Adductor)

Washington Wizards

• Kyshawn George- Out (Hip flexor)
• Corey Kispert- Questionable (Hamstring)
• Khris Middleton- Questionable (Unspecified reason)
• Cam Whitmore- Out (Vein thrombosis)

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Washington Wizards - Game Prediction

In 14 out of 34 games this season, the 76ers and their opponent have combined to score more than 234.5 points, the current matchup's over/under. The Wizards have scored more than 234.5 points in 21 of their 35 games this season.

Together, the 76ers and Wizards average 3.7 less points per game than the 234.5 total established for this game. The Wizards, on the other hand, have finished 6-4 overall over their previous 10 games and have a 7-3 record against the spread.

The over/under for this game is the same as the average of 234.5 points that Washington and its opponents have scored in their last ten games. This season, the Wizards have won 15 of their 35 games against the spread.


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