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The Washington Wizards (2-18) welcome the Denver Nuggets (11-9) to Capital One Arena Saturday. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Nuggets vs. Wizards odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Nuggets swept 2-0 last season
The Nuggets lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-114 Thursday, closing as a 3.5-point underdog. They were led by C Nikola Jokic, who notched 27 points on 13-for-26 shooting. Denver has covered in just 3 of its last 7 games and is 7-12-1 against the spread (ATS) on the season.
The Wizards lost to the Dallas Mavericks 137-101 Thursday, closing as a 13.5-point underdog. They have scored 101 or fewer in 3 of their last 4 games. Washington started off the season 2-2 and has lost 16 in a row. It is 0-3 ATS in its last 3 at home and 5-14-1 ATS on the season.
Nuggets at Wizards odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 11:05 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100) | Wizards +625 (bet $100 to win $625)
- Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -14.5 (-105) | Wizards +14.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Nuggets at Wizards key injuries
Nuggets
- F Aaron Gordon (calf) probable
- G Jamal Murray (hamstring) questionable
Wizards
- F Saddiq Bey (knee) out
- G Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) out
- F Kyle Kuzma (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Nuggets at Wizards picks and predictions
Prediction
Nuggets 122, Wizards 106
Moneyline
PASS.
The Wizards haven’t just lost, but they’ve been destroyed in the last week of action. They shouldn’t come out on top. On the other hand, the Nuggets are far too expensive to take to win outright.
Against the spread
BET NUGGETS -14.5 (-105).
The Wizards have played atrocious basketball over the last few weeks. In their last 5 games, they have a 19-point loss to Chicago at home, a 25-point loss to the LA Clippers at home, and a 36-point loss to the Mavericks at home. Washington hasn’t even competed in most of these games and shouldn’t be expected to change that Saturday.
The Nuggets haven’t covered well over the last few weeks, but they have managed to cover in 3 of their last 5 road games. They are 2-1 ATS as a double-digit favorite as well. Couple those trends together and back NUGGETS -14.5 (-105).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 233.5 (-110).
The Nuggets have traded off going Over and Under in their last 7 games and are primed to go Under after topping the 232 total against the Cavaliers Thursday.
The Wizards are 2-5 O/U in their last 7 games and have scored 108 or fewer in all but one of those. They rank last in offensive rating and have struggled to consistently score.
Play UNDER 233.5 (-110).
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