76ers vs. Wizards NBA Playoffs Odds and Game 2 Pick – May 26, 2021

By Carlos Chacon • May 26, 2021

The Washington Wizards head back to the Wells Fargo Center to face the Philadelphia 76ers once again and try to tie the series. It was the Sixers who came out victorious in Game 1, claiming a 125-118 win. Tobias Harris put the hammer down and went off for 37 points on an impressive 15-29 shooting from the field. Meanwhile, Bradley Beal had 33 points, but his effort was simply not enough to overcome Philadelphia. The intensity of the Sixers was too much for the Wizards, but the latter is looking to bounce back and snatch a win on the road.

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76ers vs. Wizards Game 2 Information

When: Wednesday, May 26, 2021, 7:00 PM ET
Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
TV: NBA TV
Radio: Wizards Radio 24/7 (Wizards) / WPEN 97.5 (Sixers)
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
NBA Betting Odds: Philadelphia 76ers -385 / OU: 231.0

Why Bet on the Washington Wizards?

The Wizards had a slow start into the first half of the regular season but gradually made their way to qualifying for the Play-In tournament. After a hard-fought Play-In campaign, they secured a spot in the playoffs to face the Eastern Conference No. 1 seed, the Philadelphia Sixers.

This team is not known for defense, and that’s exactly what pulled them down in Game 1. They allowed Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris to score north of 30 points. Nonetheless, there are positive takeaways from the first clash in the form of Rui Hachimura and Davis Bertans, who combined for 26 points.

Bradley Beal found his footing following a hamstring injury. If he can continue his dominance from Game 1, he can penetrate the Sixers’ defense and cause problems along the way. In his last game, Beal hit 13 of his 23 attempts.

Despite sub-par shooting from the 3-point line, he was able to list down 33 points. There’s still room for improvement, and if Beal learns from his mistakes, he can deliver better numbers come Game 2.

Why Bet on the Philadelphia 76ers?

On the other hand, the Sixers weren’t at their best in Game 1, recording mediocre shooting from deep at 31%. This should be alarming for the Wizards since the Sixers managed to end the game with a comfortable lead. If this improves in Game 2, so will their defense.

The Sixers ranked second in defensive rating in the regular season and we expect this to show up after building momentum from the first game of the series.

Ben Simmons did a terrific job filling in the point guard role in Game 1, handing out 15 assists with only two turnovers to his name. On top of that, the big man collected 15 rebounds and was active on the defensive side.

With that, we expect him to lead the charge for the Sixers in Game 2. This only shows why he is among the elite two-way players in the league. He will try to continue this performance and bring it to the rest of the postseason as the Sixers try to grab a two-game lead before heading out to Washington.

76ers vs. Wizards Betting Trends

The Wizards are 4-6 in their last 10 away games.
The Wizards are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 away games.
The totals have gone over 6 times in the Wizards’ last 10 games.
The Sixers are 8-2 in their last 10 home games.
The Sixers are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 home games.
The totals have gone under 6 times in the Sixers’ last 10 playoff games.

76ers vs. Wizards Expert Betting Prediction

What makes the Sixers scary is the fact that they possess a balanced lineup, which covers both offensive and defensive needs. Partner that with the individual talent of Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, and you have a recipe for a championship contender.

Meanwhile, the Wizards will have to get more out of Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook to keep their playoff campaign alive. They have what it takes to cover the spread and a chance at getting the narrow win if the team can keep composure throughout the game.

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