Wednesday, Jan. 9 Picks

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Philadelphia 76ers (27-14) @ Washington Wizards (16-25), 7 p.m.
Money Line: PHI -165 / WSH +145
Point Spread: PHI -3.5
Points O/U: 228.5
1st Half: PHI -1.5


Oppo: Turns out the Sixers had no issues with chemistry, at least yesterday. The team's taking a short trip with little time for bickering and plenty of time to show off on the court.

Wiz Trend: One great game, one terrible game, team leader out, Keef out and Porters injury lingering do not bode well for an easy comeback.


Match-up: Round Two *DING DING*

Game Pick: PHI Money Line (-165)
-Can't see the Wizards coming close to pulling this one of, but I'm wary after last night.


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Yesterday's Picks

Capitals Puck Line @ +120
-Oshie's 200th goal AND saving this bet? A perfect night for the Caps. After a back-and-forth first period the Capitals dominated Philly in the second and messed around in the final stretch. A little chippiness, a little sloppiness and a little extra focus on Vrana's hat trick made me nervous, but the team showed it's retained the killer instinct it finally found last June.

Wizards Point Spread @ +7.5
-The Wizards spent all their good karma during the OKC game and struggled mightily against Philly last night. I should've seen that coming, the Wizards should not have had a chance in either game. Impressive Wizards wins should be enjoyed like an expensive bourbon, a rare joy to escape incredible frustration.