The Washington Wizards and Brooklyn Nets meet Saturday in NBA action at the Barclays Center. Here’s a Nets vs Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Nets vs Wizards Pick.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards beat the Pistons, lost to the Knicks, and they play the Heat next. The Wizards have lost 40 of their last 56 games.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 112.1 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 122.7 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Alex Sarr is averaging 17.4 points and 7.7 rebounds, while Kyshawn George is averaging 15.3 points and 5 assists. Tre Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Khris Middleton is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Magic and Lakers, and they play the Bulls next. The Nets have lost 15 of their last 17 games.
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 107.1 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 114.9 points on 49.4 percent shooting. Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 25.1 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Noah Clowney is averaging 12.7 points and 4.2 rebounds. Nic Claxton is the third double-digit scorer, and Egor Demin is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last six road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Nets have won each of their last five games against the Wizards following a road loss.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Nets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Nets have lost each of their last eight day games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Wizards have won five of their last six games as underdogs on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in each of their last five games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games as favorites against Southeast Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Wizards’ last seven day games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Ten of the Nets’ last 11 home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Michael Porter Jr. ranks 1st amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made per game (3.7) this season.
- Noah Clowney is one of only seven qualified Centers in the league shooting at least 80% from the free-throw line this season.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Alex Sarr ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for blocks per game (2.1) this season.
- Bub Carrington ranks 11th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (40.2%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (106.9).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (40.4).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-10.2).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (47.5).
Nets vs Wizards Injury Report
The Nets don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
The Wizards are without Trae Young, Cam Whitmore, Anthony Davis, Dante Exum, and Tre Johnson. Jaden Hardy and D’Angelo Russell are questionable.
Nets vs Wizards Prediction
I understand the Wizards have a CVS receipt of an injury report, and that includes sitting guys for the remainder of the season. The Wizards are focused on a top pick and next season. At home, I guess the Nets should be favored? I’m just not sure what the Nets have done to deserve to be a decent-sized favorite. The Nets are healthier, but they’re in a similar role in terms of tanking for a high draft pick. This will be simply the third time the Nets are favorites, and it’s the eighth time since April that they’re laying 3 or more points. I’m not doing it. Give me the Wizards and the points.