3 Bold Predictions for Wizards-Sixers Game 4

A series sweep is on the table for the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 4 against the Washington Wizards on Monday, after back-to-back blowout wins in Game 2 and Game 3. 

WynnBET predicts that Joel Embiid will continue his dominant play in today’s matchup, but there are several other intriguing player props to look at in this one. 

Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal are trying to avoid getting swept, but the Wizards simply haven't had enough offensive firepower in this series to keep pace with the Sixers. Washington finished the regular season on a major run to make the postseason, but things have changed quickly since the play-in tournament began. Washington is just 1-4 with its lone win coming against the Indiana Pacers. 

Here are my bold predictions for tonight’s game based on the odds provided by WynnBET:

Bradley Beal Will Go Over Points Projection

The Wizards haven’t been able to keep up with the Sixers offensively, but that doesn’t mean Beal is at fault. The All-Star guard is averaging 30.3 points per game in the series while shooting 48.1 percent from the field. 

Tonight, WynnBET has a player prop projection of 31.5 points for Beal with the over (-105) a slight underdog to the under (-115). Beal has gone over 31.5 points in two of the series’ first three games, and may be in line for a bigger workload if Russell Westbrook is unable to go. Westbrook played through his ankle injury in Game 3, but he is once again questionable for Game 4.

Beal has attempted 23, 28 and 26 shots in the first three games of the series, and with the Wizards' backs against the wall, I’d expect him to continue to fire up as many shots as he can. 

Washington plays at one of the fastest paces in the league, and while it hasn’t worked through the first three games, it’s hard to see the Wizards pivoting away from that play style this late in the season. Expect Beal to put up points early and often in this one. 

Seth Curry Hits Three or More 3-Pointers

If you’re looking for a value bet, look no further than Seth Curry’s projected 3-point total on WynnBET. The Sixers sharpshooter is projected 2.5 treys in tonight’s game with the over (+115) as the underdog to the under (-150).

Curry has hit three 3-pointers in two games this series, and he’s taken 19 in total. While he’s just 7-for-19 in the series, Curry shot 45.0 percent from deep this season and is coming off his best shooting performance in Game 3 (3-for-6 form 3, 6-for-11 from the field). 

The opportunities have been there for Curry, as he’s attempted four or more 3-balls in each game of the series, and I’d expect him to get more looks in Game 4. For a player that averaged 2.2 made 3s per game this season, I think the over at +115 is a fantastic bet against a Wizards team that doesn’t play much defense (125.2 defensive rating this postseason). 

Ben Simmons Will Go Over Assists Projection

The Sixers have scored 120 or more points in each of the series’ first three games, which leaves a ton of opportunities for players to rack up assists. 

There isn’t a better playmaker on the Sixers’ roster than Ben Simmons, and the lengthy point guard has totaled 32 assists through the first three games of the series. Simmons has a projected assist total of 8.5 on Monday with the over (+110) set as the underdog to the under (-150). 

I love Simmons to hit the over on this projection as he’s recorded 15, eight and nine assists so far this series. In addition, the eight-assist game came in Game 2 where Simmons played just over 28 minutes.

I mentioned the Wizards’ defensive struggles, and with Russell Westbrook at less than 100 percent I like Simmons’ chances of creating chances for his teammates again in Game 4. Both Simmons and Curry have solid value if you decide to bet the over.