The Washington Wizards and the San Antonio Spurs collide at the Frost Bank Center on Thursday night. Here’s a Spurs vs Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Spurs vs Wizards Pick.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards have been in dreadful form as they’ve lost 20 of their first 24 games of the season but they will be feeling much better after they snapped a four-game slide with a 108-89 win over the Pacers on Sunday. Marvin Bagley III led the team with 23 points on nine of 14 shooting, CJ McCollum added 18 points while Justin Champagnie chipped in with 13 points and 14 rebounds. As a team, the Wizards shot 46 percent from the field and 10 of 28 from the 3-point line. However, this win was more about their defense as they restricted the Pacers to just 15 points in the second quarter to take an 11-point lead into halftime. They just kept the pressure on till the end to come away with the much-needed blowout win on the road.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs have been in great form, as they’ve won 10 of their last 14 games overall. They will be hoping to bounce back here after having their three-game win streak snapped by the Knicks in a 124-113 loss in the NBA Cup Final on Tuesday. Dylan Harper led the team with 21 points on seven of 14 shooting off the bench, Victor Wembenyama added 18 points while De’Aaron Fox chipped in with 16 points and nine assists. As a team, the Spurs shot just 41 percent from the field and 14 of 39 from the 3-point line as they got off to a quick start and jumped out to an early 11-point lead, but the Knicks responded in every run. They just couldn’t find their offense when it mattered most, as they amassed just 19 points in the fourth quarter to lose by double digits in the end.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 11 games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Spurs have won each of their last seven home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Wizards have won four of their last five games as road underdogs against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Spurs have lost four of their last five games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the last four games between the Wizards and Spurs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Spurs’ last eight night games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Wizards’ last four road games have gone UNDER the total points line.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- Victor Wembanyama ranks 1st amongst qualified players for blocks per game (3.5) this season.
- De’Aaron Fox is one of only 14 qualified players to have made a three in every game this season.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Kyshawn George is the only qualified player in the league to be leading their team in blocks per game (0.9) and three-point shooting percentage (43.9%) this season.
- C.J. McCollum is one of only six players in the league to have made 9+ threes in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for Q1 win percentage this season (72.0%).
- The Spurs rank 2nd in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.1).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (126.7).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-13.9).
Spurs vs Wizards Prediction
The Wizards are still missing Corey Kispert, Malaki Branham and Khris Middleton, while the Spurs are coming into this one with a full squad but with Wembenyama still on his minutes restriction. The Wizards have been one of the coldest teams in the league all season, but they looked good in their big win over the pacers in their last game. They are going to have to be at their best if they want to contend with the Spurs, who were on fire before they fell short in the NBA Cup Final against the Knicks. The line is hefty, but the Wizards are only 2-11 on the road while the Spurs are 9-2 at home, and they are as healthy as they’ve been all season. Give me the Spurs to win comfortably behind big games from Wembenyama and Fox.