At 7:00 ET, the 14th-ranked Washington Wizards (14-58) will host the 11th-ranked Brooklyn Nets (27-45) at Capital One Arena. Washington is currently on a three-game win streak and will be the underdog (+137) against a Nets team that is favored by 3.5 at BetMGM.
This Eastern Conference matchup will be broadcast on MNMT.
Brooklyn Nets Preview
Today, the Nets are favored by 3.5 points against the Wizards. This season, Brooklyn has been favored in 23 of their 72 games, going 15-8 in those games. As the favorite, they have an average scoring margin of +7.7 points per game.
Brooklyn’s O/U record for the season is 35-37, and their last two games have gone under the posted totals. On average, their games have finished with 224.4 points per game, and today’s O/U line is set at 223.5.
In their most recent game, the Nets defeated the Raptors by a score of 96-88. They were favored by 6.5 points in that game, giving them an ATS win. The O/U line for that game was 218.5.
Currently, the Nets are 11th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 27-45. In non-conference games, they are 8-20 compared to 19-25 against other Eastern Conference teams.
On the road, the Nets are 13-24 straight up and 11-26 vs. the spread. Their average scoring differential on the road is -6.6 points per game.
When it comes to scoring, the Nets are 25th in the league, averaging 110.9 points per game. However, on the road, they are averaging 108.7 points per game.
So far this season, the Nets have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 38.9% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, Brooklyn is 27th in the league at 45%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Nets are 8th in the league in both three-pointers made and attempted. However, they are just 17th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%.
At this time, the Nets’ defense is positioned 14th in the NBA, permitting 113.5 points per game. Brooklyn struggled on the boards in their last game vs. the Raptors, giving up 16. For the game, Toronto scored 88 points in the game.
Washington Wizards Preview
The Wizards are 14-58 this season and have won three straight games. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently in 14th place and 5th in the Southeast Division.
As the underdog, the Wizards are 12-54 this season, and they have covered the spread in their last two games as the underdog. Today, they are getting 3.5 points against the Nets.
Washington’s ATS record is 32-39 for the season, going 22-16 on the road and 10-23 at home. Their average scoring margin at home is -10.0 points per game.
In their last game, the Wizards defeated the Bulls by a score of 107-105. Washington was a 13-point underdog going into the game, and the O/U line was 226 points.
The Wizards have an O/U record of 35-37 this season, and the under has hit in three straight games. Today’s O/U line is set at 223.5 points, which is lower than all but one of their games this season.
In their games this year, the average combined scoring total is 237.1 points. The Wizards’ games have averaged an over/under line of 238.5 points.
The Wizards are the top-ranked team in the NBA in pace, averaging 102.2 possessions per game. They are also 8th in the league in assists at 28 per game.
Washington has been below the NBA scoring average in 56.9% of their games this season. Overall, they are 17th in the league in scoring at 113.7 points per game.
At home, the Wizards are averaging 113.1 points per game compared to 114.1 on the road. They are 20th in the NBA in home scoring.
At present, the Wizards’ defense is ranked 30th, allowing 123.4 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Wizards’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 57.5% and allowing 36.2% from beyond the arc.
The Nets and Wizards did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Nets have a record of 2-1. The Nets also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 210 points per game leading to an over/under record of 0-3. The last three times, the Nets have matched up against the Wizards on the road, they are 2-1 vs. the spread.
How to Bet Wizards vs. Nets in New York
As the underdogs with a spread of +3.5, we recommend going with the Wizards on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline. Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 223.5, and our model predicts the Nets and Wizards to score a combined 211 points. We recommend betting on the under.
- SportsBettingNY ATS Prediction: Wizards +3.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Under 223.5