Is Joel Embiid Playing Tonight? (injury Update, Betting Impact For 76ers Vs. Wizards)

Philadelphia 76ers prima Joel Embiid sat retired nan team's triumph complete nan Orlando Magic connected Monday, but he could beryllium backmost successful action connected Tuesday successful nan 2nd nighttime of a back-to-back against nan Washington Wizards.

According to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, Embiid is expected to play against Washington (Philly has yet to merchandise an wounded report) aft sitting retired Monday's win. Shelburen said that nan Sixers are really encouraged by really nan erstwhile MVP has looked this season.

Embiid has not put up large numbers successful nan 2025-26 season, averaging 12.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists per crippled while shooting conscionable 40.0 percent from nan section and 30.0 percent from 3 successful 2 games. Still, his beingness unsocial makes nan Sixers a overmuch much vulnerable teams connected some ends of nan floor.

The latest betting likelihood astatine DraftKings awesome that Embiid will play, arsenic nan 76ers are 5.5-point roadworthy favorites against nan 1-2 Wizards. While Philly (3-0) should beryllium favored complete Washington successful almost immoderate scenario, it is astonishing to spot nan squad group arsenic a two-possession roadworthy favourite connected nan 2nd nighttime of a back-to-back pinch Paul George still retired of nan lineup.

With Embiid disconnected to a slow start, Tyrese Maxey has put together a immense first 3 games of nan season, scoring 43 points successful Monday's triumph complete Orlando. He should still lead nan offense, arsenic Embiid has been connected a 20-minute limit truthful acold successful nan 2025-26 season.

While I wouldn't stake connected Embiid successful nan prop marketplace arsenic agelong arsenic he remains connected a minutes limit, nan Sixers could beryllium worthy a look against nan dispersed if he ends up being officially ruled successful for Tuesday's contest.

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