Washington Wizards vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
| Game Time | 8:30 pm EST |
| Washington Wizards Line | +13.5 |
| Golden State Warriors Line | -13.5 |
| Total | 228.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Washington Wizards vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
Below is a detailed analysis for Washington Wizards vs Golden State Warriors game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
The team with the worst record currently in the league, the Washington Wizards, are hosting the Golden State Warriors in this matchup. The Warriors just got back home after a four-game road trip, and are coming off a win that snapped their previous two-game losing streak. On the other hand, the Wizards are once again on a lengthy losing streak, this time having lost eight games in a row.
Washington Wizards vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
Golden State Warriors Injury Report: Moses Moody, Dennis Schroder, Draymond Green, Stephen Curry are questionable, Andrew Wiggins, Brandin Podziemski, Jonathan Kuminga, Gary Payton II are out
Washington Wizards Injury Report: Bilal Coulibaly, Jordan Poole, Carlton Carrington is day-to-day, Marvin Bagley III, Malcolm Brogdon, Saddiq Bey are out
Golden State Warriors Form and Trends
The Warriors have a 20-20 record this season and are tied with the Kings on the 9th place of the West. They are 19-20-1 against the spread and 17-23 in over/under, while having a 10-10 home record. The Warriors are 2-4 in their last 6 games, and they are 4-6 against the spread in their last 10. Under is 4-1 in their last 5 games.
The Warriors are coming off a 116-115 road victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Stephen Curry leads the Warriors in scoring with 22.9 points, adding 5 rebounds and a team-high 6.2 assists per game. Jonathan Kuminga adds 16.8 points and 5 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Form and Trends
The Wizards have a 6-33 record this season and are sitting on the last place of the East. Washington is 15-23-1 against the spread and 20-18-1 in over/under, while having a 1-15 road record. The Wizards are 1-10 in their last 11 games and 3-2 against the spread in their last 5. Over is 3-0 in their last 3 games.
Washington is coming off a 123-130 home defeat by the Phoenix Suns. Jordan Poole leads Washington in scoring with an average of 21.5 points, adding a team-high 4.8 assists. Kyle Kuzma adds 14.5 points and 5.2 rebounds.
Washington Wizards vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Warriors average 111.1 points per game, which is 18th in the league. Golden State shoots with 44.8% from the field (24th), and with 36.5% from beyond the arc (13th). Defensively, they are allowing 110.8 points per game, which ranks 8th in the NBA.
Offensively, the Wizards are averaging 108.7 points per game, which ranks 25th in the NBA. Washington shoots with 44.3% from the field, which is the second-worst in the league, and with just 33.3% from beyond the arc, which also the second-worst. Defensively, they are dead last in the league, allowing 122.8 points per game.
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Warriors won 125-112 on the road. the Warriors are 5-0 in their last 5 meetings against the Wizards, and are 4-0-1 against the spread. Over is 5-2 in their last 7 meetings.
Washington Wizards vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
In this Washington Wizards vs Golden State Warriors Prediction, the Warriors are coming as -13.5 home favorites. The Warriors are rightfully favored, as they have been the better team throughout the season, and the Wizards are the 4th-worst road team in the league, with just one win in their sixteen road games.
The Wizards are the second-worst covering team on the road with 5-9-2 against the spread, losing by an average of 16 points, so I see no way they can keep this close against a team that has dominated them recently. The value here lies with the home team, so take the Golden State Warriors and lay the points at home.
Nick’s Free Pick: Golden State Warriors -13.5
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