The Washington Wizards (11-10) visit Barclays Center Wednesday to take on the Brooklyn Nets (11-11). Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Wizards vs. Nets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Wizards torched the Timberwolves on Monday, winning 142-127 and easily covering as 1-point home favorites. Washington took a 19-point lead into the half.
That cover snapped a 6-game streak of not covering. The Wizards are now 4-5-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last 10 games. They have also gone Over the projected total in 4 straight.
Brooklyn failed to cover as 11.5-point home favorites on Monday, beating the Orlando Magic 109-102.
The Nets are just 9-12-1 ATS yet are 4-3 ATS in their last 7. Brooklyn is led by F Kevin Durant, who is averaging 30 points per game and shooting 54.8% from the field.
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Wizards at Nets odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:21 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Wizards +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Nets -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Wizards +5.5 (-115) | Nets -5.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Wizards at Nets key injuries
Wizards
- G Ben Simmons (knee) out
Nets
- F Rui Hachimura (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Wizards at Nets picks and predictions
Prediction
Nets 115, Wizards 111
Moneyline
PASS.
The Nets are just 6-4 at home. At (-200), I wouldn’t back them given the value. Similarly, the Wizards are 3-6 on the road and not worth the gamble at (+170).
Against the spread
LEAN WIZARDS +5.5 (-115).
The Nets are just 4-6 ATS as the home team. Washington is 4-4-1 as the road team, so it does have more success on the road than Brooklyn does at home. The Wizards are also 5-5-1 ATS as an underdog while the Nets are 6-8 ATS as a favorite.
They have the playmaking in G Bradley Beal to keep this game close. The Wizards rank 23rd in net rating, and while the Nets rank 14th, they are only split by 1.8.
With the high-level shotmaking the Wizards have and the Nets struggles defensively, especially with Simmons sidelined, I’d back Wizards +5.5 (-115).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 229.5 (-110).
Neither of these teams like to push the pace nor rebound offensively.
The Nets are the worst offensive rebounding team in the NBA, and the Wizards aren’t far behind, ranking 24th in offensive rebounding rate. They respectively rank 24th and 21st in pace as well.
Combined they are 20-23 O/U this season.
Considering the styles of each team and the lacking extra opportunities, back the Under 229.5 (-110).
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