Brooklyn Nets (23-51) vs. Washington Wizards (16-57)
March 29, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Washington Wizards +1; Over/Under: 220.5
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The Brooklyn Nets and Washington Wizards meet on Saturday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Wizards vs Nets Prediction. This article will include a Wizards vs Nets Pick.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Clippers and Raptors, and they play the Mavs, Timberwolves, and Raptors next. The Nets have lost 16 of their last 18 games.
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 105.3 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 111.5 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 18.9 points and 4.3 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer, and Nic Claxton is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.2 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Pacers, beat the 76ers, and they play the Heat, Kings, and Magic next. The Wizards have lost eight of their last 11 games and have the worst record in the NBA.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 108.8 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 121 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 20.4 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Malcolm Brogdon is averaging 12.7 points and 4.1 assists. Bilal Coulibaly is the third double-digit scorer, and Alex Sarr is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Nets have lost each of their last nine road games.
- The Wizards have won four of their last five games as home underdogs against the Nets following a loss.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in each of their last six games as home underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games against Wizards teams that held a losing record.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 10 home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The road team has won four of the Wizards’ last five games.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Nets’ last six games.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games at Capital One Arena.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (121.0).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-12.3).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for field goals made per game this season (37.6).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for Q3 points per game this season (25.5).
Wizards vs Nets Injury Report
The Washington Wizards will be without Saddiq Bey, Kyshawn George, Bilal Coulibaly, Anthony Gill, Corey Kispert, Khris Middleton, and Malcolm Brogdon. Marcus Smart is questionable.
The Nets will be Cam Thomas and Day’Ron Sharpe. Ziaire Williams, Trendon Watford, and Noah Clowney are questionable.
Wizards vs Nets Prediction
This line makes no sense to me. Yes, the Wizards are awful and shouldn’t be favored against just about anybody, but they’re at home with the rest advantage. Also, the Nets played last night, and what in the hell have they done to be favored? On the road? After playing last night? The Nets have lost nine of their last 10 games. The Wizards beat the Nets twice in February. The underdog has covered four straight games between the Wizards and Nets. The Wizards have shown more life overall lately. Give me the free bucket with the Wizards.
