We’re diving into Joel Embiid props as the Washington Wizards host the surging Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers big man is on a tear. Here are some thoughts on his props ahead of tonight’s action.
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Joel Embiid Tuesday Night Props & Picks
Joel Embiid Over 31.5 Points
Embiid is lighting up the scoreboard this season. He averages 33.1 points overall and 34 points across his last 12 games.
He combines volume with efficiency – from the field and the foul line – allowing him to rack up gaudy point totals. The 76ers are laying up to 4.5 at the top NBA betting sites, another factor pushing us to the Over in this spot.
Joel Embiid Under 10.5 Rebounds
Embiid doesn’t clean the glass quite to the degree one might expect of someone standing 7-feet, 280 pounds. He’s averaging “only” 9.3 boards across his last dozen contests and remained Under in seven of them.
If you believe Embiid is ticketed for 40-plus minutes, perhaps it’s worth reconsidering your stance. However, Doc Rivers has done a good job keeping Embiid’s workload manageable – he’s averaging just under 36 minutes per game on the season. He went past the 40-minute mark three times across the aforementioned 12-game span.
Joel Embiid Under 3.5 Assists
There’s nothing wrong with Embiid’s production in the assist department, but we’re siding with the Under nonetheless. James Harden is on a roll as a distributor, so the Sixers may not require as much facilitation from Embiid.
Secondly, we’re looking Over with Embiid’s points. It stands to reason he’ll spend more time scoring himself than setting things up for others.
NBA odds and prop lines subject to change prior to tip-off.
