Who’s Playing

Washington @ Philadelphia

Current Records: Washington 31-36; Philadelphia 43-22

What to Know

The Philadelphia 76ers’ homestand continues as they prepare to take on the Washington Wizards at 6 p.m. ET March 12 at Wells Fargo Center. The Sixers will be strutting in after a win while Washington will be stumbling in from a defeat.

The 76ers skirted by the Portland Trail Blazers 120-119 this past Friday thanks to a clutch jumper from center Joel Embiid with 0:01 left to play. The victory came about thanks to a strong surge after the half to overcome a 71-56 deficit. It was another big night for Philadelphia’s Embiid, who had 39 points in addition to seven rebounds and three blocks. Embiid’s evening made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least 31 points.

Meanwhile, the Wizards came up short against the Atlanta Hawks this past Friday, falling 114-107. Despite the loss, Washington got a solid performance out of shooting guard Bradley Beal, who had 27 points and five assists along with six boards.

Philadelphia is expected to win this handily, but they should have beaten the Orlando Magic Jan. 30 easily too and instead slipped up with a 119-109. In other words, don’t count Washington out just yet.

How To Watch

• When: Sunday at 6 p.m. ET
• Where: Wells Fargo Center — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia
• Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• Follow: CBS Sports App
• Ticket Cost: $50.00

Odds

The 76ers are a big 8-point favorite against the Wizards, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the 76ers as a 7.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Philadelphia have won 17 out of their last 31 games against Washington.

• Dec 27, 2022 – Washington 116 vs. Philadelphia 111
• Nov 02, 2022 – Washington 121 vs. Philadelphia 111
• Oct 31, 2022 – Philadelphia 118 vs. Washington 111
• Feb 02, 2022 – Washington 106 vs. Philadelphia 103
• Jan 17, 2022 – Washington 117 vs. Philadelphia 98
• Dec 26, 2021 – Philadelphia 117 vs. Washington 96
• Jun 02, 2021 – Philadelphia 129 vs. Washington 112
• May 31, 2021 – Washington 122 vs. Philadelphia 114
• May 29, 2021 – Philadelphia 132 vs. Washington 103
• May 26, 2021 – Philadelphia 120 vs. Washington 95
• May 23, 2021 – Philadelphia 125 vs. Washington 118
• Mar 12, 2021 – Philadelphia 127 vs. Washington 101
• Jan 06, 2021 – Philadelphia 141 vs. Washington 136
• Dec 23, 2020 – Philadelphia 113 vs. Washington 107
• Aug 05, 2020 – Philadelphia 107 vs. Washington 98
• Dec 21, 2019 – Philadelphia 125 vs. Washington 108
• Dec 05, 2019 – Washington 119 vs. Philadelphia 113
• Jan 09, 2019 – Washington 123 vs. Philadelphia 106
• Jan 08, 2019 – Philadelphia 132 vs. Washington 115
• Nov 30, 2018 – Philadelphia 123 vs. Washington 98
• Feb 25, 2018 – Washington 109 vs. Philadelphia 94
• Feb 06, 2018 – Philadelphia 115 vs. Washington 102
• Nov 29, 2017 – Philadelphia 118 vs. Washington 113
• Oct 18, 2017 – Washington 120 vs. Philadelphia 115
• Feb 24, 2017 – Philadelphia 120 vs. Washington 112
• Jan 14, 2017 – Washington 109 vs. Philadelphia 93
• Nov 16, 2016 – Philadelphia 109 vs. Washington 102
• Mar 17, 2016 – Washington 99 vs. Philadelphia 94
• Feb 29, 2016 – Washington 116 vs. Philadelphia 108
• Feb 26, 2016 – Washington 103 vs. Philadelphia 94
• Feb 05, 2016 – Washington 106 vs. Philadelphia 94