The Brooklyn Nets and Washington Wizards meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Nets vs Wizards prediction.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets recently lost to the Bucks and Knicks, while beating the Raptors. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 110.9 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 113.5 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 21.5 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Mikal Bridges is averaging 20.4 points and 4.7 rebounds. Dennis Schroder is the third double-digit scorer, and Cameron Johnson is dishing 2.5 assists. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.8 percent from the free throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards are coming off wins over the Kings, Raptors and Bulls. The Washington Wizards are averaging 113.7 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 123.4 points on 49.8 percent shooting. Kyle Kuzma is averaging 22.4 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Jordan Poole is averaging 16.7 points and 3.9 assists. Deni Avdija is the third double-digit scorer, and Marvin Bagley III is grabbing 8.2 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.9 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Team Facts
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 13 Wednesday games.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine home games after winning as underdogs.
- Six of the last seven games between the Nets and Wizards have gone UNDER the total points line.
Brooklyn Nets Team Facts
- The Nets have won each of their last 11 games as favorites following a road win.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven road games following a win.
- Seven of the Nets’ last eight games as favorites against the Wizards have gone UNDER the total points line.
Nets vs Wizards prediction
The Nets are the more talented team and should be favored, especially as they’re still somewhat in the playoff conversation. However, the Nets continue to disappoint, and they’re not a team I trust in the favorite role, especially on the road. The Nets have lost 8 of their last 10 games and have failed to cover 7 of those games. The Wizards have somehow won 3 straight games, and they did beat the Nets as big underdogs back in December. There’s much better options out there on a loaded NBA Wednesday, but give me the home dog if forced to pick. Two bad teams, I want the free buckets.