The Brooklyn Nets (26-30) and Washington Wizards (20-36) do battle at Capital One Arena in D.C. at 7 p.m. ET Wednesday. We analyze the Nets-Wizards sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Nets at Wizards: Key Injuries
Nets
- SF Wilson Chandler (personal) questionable
- SF Kevin Durant (Achilles) out
- PG Kyrie Irving (shoulder) out
Wizards
- PF Davis Bertans (knee) questionable
- PG John Wall (Achilles) out
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Nets at Wizards: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Wizards 119, Nets 113
Moneyline (ML)
The WIZARDS (+100) are short dogs at home, but they’re the play. The Nets (-121) currently sit in the seventh spot in the Eastern Conference playoff chase, but the loss of Irving will hurt tremendously. They put up a good fight last time out, but lost at home to Orlando by a 115-113 score Monday. Meanwhile, Washington put up a great fight, but fell to Milwaukee 137-134 in overtime at home Monday.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
Take the WIZARDS (+1.5, -110) as they’re 9-4 ATS in the past 13 games at home. They’re also 6-2 ATS in the past eight as a home dog, and 4-1 ATS in the past five overall as a dog. While the Nets (-1.5, -110) are 6-2 ATS in the past eight overall, and 7-2 ATS in the past nine as a favorite, remember that they’re just 4-9 ATS in the past 13 on the road – and a majority of those were with Irving in the backcourt. They’re worse off now. Plus, the Nets are just 4-14 ATS in their past 18 trips to D.C.
Over/Under (O/U)
Take the UNDER 235.5 (-115), which isn’t a slam-dunk play, but it will come in. The Under has connected in seven of the past 10 meetings in the nation’s capital. The Under is also 4-1 in Brooklyn’s past five as a favorite, while going 5-2 in Washington’s past seven against teams with a losing overall record.
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