The Portland Trail Blazers and Washington Wizards meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Wizards vs Trail Blazers Prediction. This article will include a Wizards vs Trail Blazers Pick.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Hornets and Jazz, and they play the Nets, Cavs, and 76ers next. The Trail Blazers are 12-5 since January 19, but only four of those wins have come on the road.
The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 109.7 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 114.2 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Anfernee Simons is averaging 18.7 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 16.9 points and 3.7 rebounds. Deni Avdija is the third double-digit scorer and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 10.2 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Magic, beat the Nets, and they play the Hornets, Heat, and Jazz next. The Wizards snapped a six-game losing streak and became the last team to win double-digit games.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 108.1 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 121.1 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 21 points and 3.2 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 6.6 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 33.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The underdogs have won seven of the last eight games between the Trail Blazers and Wizards.
- The Trail Blazers have lost four of their last six games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The home team has covered the spread in 12 of the Trail Blazers’ last 13 games.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 10 games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Trail Blazers have won each of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (121.1).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-13.0).
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for Q1 win percentage this season (29.3%).
- The Trail Blazers rank 29th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (9.4).
Wizards vs Trail Blazers Injury Report
The Washington Wizards will be without Saddiq Bey and Malcolm Brogdon. Alex Sarr is questionable with an ankle injury.
The Trail Blazers won’t have Robert Williams III, Deandre Ayton, and Matisse Thybulle.
Wizards vs Trail Blazers Prediction
The Trail Blazers have surprisingly played good ball over the last month or so, and it wouldn’t be shocking to see them win this game rather easily. The Wizards are the worst team in the league. With all that said, the Trail Blazers are still a below-average team and a strong month doesn’t change that. Also, while the Wizards keep losing games, they’ve covered eight of their last 10 games. The Wizards have also produced outright upsets in four of their last 10 games. The Trail Blazers just aren’t there yet to be laying points on the road. Give me the Wizards and the points.