The Washington Wizards and Brooklyn Nets meet Sunday 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 lost to the Heat and 76ers and will play the Bulls next. The Wizards have lost 64 of their last 83 games.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 112.6 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 124 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Alex Sarr is averaging 16.5 points and 7.4 rebounds, while Kyshawn George is averaging 14.8 points and 4.5 assists. Tre Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Jaden Hardy is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Hornets and Hawks, and they play the Bucks next. The Nets have lost 38 of their last 44 games.
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 106.3 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 115.4 points on 49.4 percent shooting. Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 24.2 points and 7.1 rebounds, while Noah Clowney is averaging 12.3 points and 4.1 rebounds. Nic Claxton is the third double-digit scorer, and Egor Demin is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 19 road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The favorites have won each of the Nets’ last 14 games.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games at Barclays Center against Nets teams that held a losing record.
- The Nets have covered the spread in eight of their last nine home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Nets have lost each of their last 16 games following a home loss.
- The Wizards have won seven of their last eight games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Nets.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The road team has covered the spread in four of the Nets’ last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Nets’ last nine games as favorites following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Wizards’ last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Nolan Traore leads all Nets players for assists per 36 minutes (6.2) this season.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Bilal Coulibaly rank 14th amongst qualified players for steals + blocks per game (2.3) this season.
- Bub Carrington ranks 14th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (39.6%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (106.1).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (39.5).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-11.7).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (47.9).
Nets vs Wizards Injury Report
The Nets will be without Day’Ron Sharpe, Egor Demin, Michael Porter, and Danny Wolf.
The Wizards are without Cam Whitmore, D’Angelo Russell, Trae Young, Kyshawn George, and Anthony Davis. Tre Johnson, Alex Sarr, and Bilal Coulibaly are questionable.
Nets vs Wizards Prediction
The Nets should be favored because of home court and if there’s a game they’re going to win the rest of the way, it’s this one. However, these are two banged-up teams that are in full-on tank mode. If forced to get involved, I want points on my side. I’m not backing either the Wizards or the Nets in the favorite role at this point in the season. There are better options out there on Sunday. Still, it’s Wizards or pass for me.