Denver Nuggets (11-9) vs. Washington Wizards (2-18)
December 7, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Washington Wizards +11.5; Over/Under: +232.5
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The Denver Nuggets and Washington Wizards meet Saturday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Washington Wizards vs Denver Nuggets Prediction. This article will include a Washington Wizards vs Denver Nuggets Pick.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets lost to the Cavs, beat the Warriors, and they play the Hawks, Clippers, and Kings next. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 117.9 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 116.8 points on 47 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 29.9 points and 13.4 rebounds, while Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 19 points and 7.2 rebounds. Jamal Murray is the third double-digit scorer and Christian Braun is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.4 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Mavericks and Cavs, and they play the Grizzlies, Cavs, and Celtics next. The Washington Wizards are averaging 106.7 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 123.6 points on 48.4 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 20 points and 2.1 rebounds, while Kyle Kuzma is averaging 15.8 points and 1.9 assists. Malcolm Brogdon is the third double-digit scorer, and Jonas Valanciunas is grabbing 7.6 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 31.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last 19 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 16 games.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Nuggets’ last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Wizards’ last four home games against Northwest Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
Washington Wizards vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
You may not be thrilled to lay double-digit chalk on the road with the Denver Nuggets, but you have no choice. The Washington Wizards are not only sitting with just two wins on the season, but they’re 5-14-1 ATS despite being massive underdogs time and time again. The Wizards are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games as a double-digit underdog. Backing the Wizards just isn’t an option these days. Give me the Nuggets in a road beat down.
