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(NBA) Washington vs. Philadelphia, 02/26/2016 2:00 PM, Score: 103 - 94
Point Spread: 8.50 | -105.00 Philadelphia (Home)
Result: Loss
This is an 8* play on the Philadelphia 76ers.

We don't subscribe to any single handicapping methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account a bunch of different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. The actual contestants on the field of play rarely enter into our equation when making selections, unless it's a Top 3 player like a LeBron James or Aaron Rodgers etc. One set of criteria which we almost always use when making our decisions are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics. Sometimes these stats can be overrated and other times they help foreshadow the outcome of a contest.

This particular play is based on a few different factors:

Revenge: The Sixers fell 106-94 at Washington on February 5th and have lost seven of the last eight in the series.

Classic "look-ahead" spot: With a game vs. Cleveland at home on Sunday, it's not too hard to imagine the visitors looking past their lowly opponent today. Washington has already done this a few times this season, losing to the Bulls on Wednesday, who were playing without Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler and also to the Heat earlier in the season without Chris Bosh and Dwayne Wade on the floor.

ATS statistics: Note that Washington is just 15-17 ATS vs. poor defensive teams which allow 99-plus points per contest, while Philadelphia is 9-7 ATS in its last 16 in the same position.

The bottom line: The 76ers are at full health and catch an inconsistent Wizards team looking ahead to its matchup vs. the defending Eastern Conference champions; play on PHILADELPHIA.

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