The Washington Wizards (5-9) face the Denver Nuggets (12-3) Tuesday night with tip-off coming just after 9 pm ET at Pepsi Center. We analyze the Wizards-Nuggets odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Wizards at Nuggets: Key injuries
Wizards
- C Ian Mahinmi (Achilles) out
Nuggets
- C Bol Bol (foot) out
Wizards at Nuggets: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
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Prediction
Nuggets 118, Wizards 112
Moneyline (ML)
The Nuggets have won nine of their last 10 games and face a Washington team which has lost six of its previous 10. The Wizards allow a lot of points — particularly during the second halves of games which should allow Denver to push through with a win.
Our pick is with the NUGGETS (-455), albeit at a chalky price.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
Washington is 5-1-1 against the spread on the road and covers by nearly seven points per contest. Denver is only 4-5 ATS at home and fails to cover by 1.2 points per game.
Back WASHINGTON (+10.5, -129). The Wizards can keep this a close game with their ability to produce points in bunches.
Over/Under (O/U)
The projected total is set at 225.5. The Wizards are the key here. They allow just over 120 points per game while scoring 119.1. Also, Washington is seventh in possessions per game at 107.4 and tied for sixth on the road. It will be close but the OVER (-121) is the better play as the Wizards will drive the pace.
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