The Washington Wizards (15-13) play the second game of a six-game road trip Wednesday when they face the Sacramento Kings (11-17). Tip-off is 10 p.m. at Golden 1 Center. Below, we look at the Wizards vs. Kings odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
The Wizards have lost two in a row and five of their last six games. They kicked off their road trip with a 113-107 loss to the Denver Nuggets. G Bradley Beal leads the team in scoring with 22.4 points per game. Washington ranks 22nd in the league with a -1.6 net rating.
The Kings have lost their last three games and open a three-game homestand Wednesday. They have had two four-game losing streaks already this season. They are under .500 at home and on the road and under .500 against Western conference teams and Eastern conference teams. They are seventh in scoring in the league but second-to-last in points allowed.
Wizards at Kings odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:05 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Wizards -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Kings +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
- Against the spread (ATS): Wizards -2.5 (-107) | Kings +2.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Wizards at Kings key injuries
Wizards
- F Kyle Kuzma (health and safety protocols) questionable
- C Thomas Bryant (knee) out
Kings
- C Richaun Holmes (eye) out
Wizards at Kings odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Wizards 121, Kings 116
Money line
The Wizards have only had one three-game losing streak this season. They lost their last two games to tough opponents from the West, but Sacramento is one of the lesser teams in the Western Conference.
The Kings have allowed 123.8 points per game in their last four and are 3-6 against the East this season.
Take the WIZARDS (-135).
Against the spread
The Wizards have gone six straight games without covering the spread, the longest stretch they have had all season.
The Kings have covered the spread in every victory but have covered the spread only once in a loss. They are 7-10 ATS as underdogs.
Take the WIZARDS -2.5 (-107).
Over/Under
As noted, the Kings have allowed 123.8 points per game in their last four contests. The 114.4 points allowed game all season is the second-highest total in the league. Seven of their last 10 games have gone Over the projected total.
The Wizards have had seven of their last nine games go Over the projected total.
Take OVER 225.5 (-110).
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