Washington Wizards vs. Brooklyn Nets 12-8-23 NBA Latest Prediction, Analysis, and Preview

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Washington Wizards vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction

Game Time 7:30 pm EST
Washington Wizards Line +1
Brooklyn Nets Line -1
Total 219
TV: NBA TV

 

Washington Wizards vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction

Below is a detailed analysis for Washington Wizards vs Brooklyn Nets game.

 

 

 

PREGAME WARM-UP:

Two of the bottom-3 teams of the Eastern conference are clashing in this matchup, when the Brooklyn Nets, are hosting the Washington Wizards. The Nets are on the second leg of a back-to-back, and now have back-to-back wins for the first time since late November. The Wizards are also coming off a surprising two-game winning streak, as both teams are looking for a third consecutive win in this matchup.

 

Washington Wizards vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction

Brooklyn Nets Injury Report: Noah Clowney, Day’Ron Sharpe are questionable, Cam Thomas, Cam Johnson, Bojan Bogdanovic, Maxwell Lewis, De’Anthony Melton are out.

Washington Wizards Injury Report: Alex Sarr is day-to-day, Marvin Bagley III, Saddiq Bey are out

Brooklyn Nets Form and Trends

The Nets have a 16-33 record this season and are sitting on the third to last place of the East. Brooklyn is 25-33-1 against the spread and 22-27 in over/under, while having a 5-16 home record. The Nets are 2-7 in their last 9 games and 2-3 against the spread in their last 5. Under is 8-1 in their last 9 games.

 

The Nets are coming off a 110-98 road victory against the Houston Rockets. Cam Thomas leads the Nets in scoring with 24.7 points, adding 3.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists. Cam Johnson adds 19.4 points and 4.1 rebounds.

 

Washington Wizards Form and Trends

The Wizards have an 8-41 record this season and are sitting on the last place of the East. Washington is 19-29-1 against the spread and 24-24-1 in over/under, while having a 3-21 road record. The Wizards are 2-15 in their last 17 games and 3-3 against the spread in their last 6. Under is 6-3 in their last 9 games.

 

Washington is coming off a 124-114 road win against the Charlotte Hornets. Jordan Poole leads Washington in scoring with an average of 20.3 points, adding a team-high 4.8 assists. Kyle Kuzma adds 15.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game.

 

Washington Wizards vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction

Statistical Breakdown

Offensively, the Nets average 105.5 point per game, which is just 29th in the league. Brooklyn shoot with 44.1% from the field (27th) and 35.4% from beyond the arc (19th). Defensively, they allow 112.4 points per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA.

 

Offensively, the Wizards are averaging 107.3 points per game, which ranks 27th in the NBA. Washington shoots with 43.4% from the field, which is 29th in the league, and with just 32.9% from beyond the arc, which is 29th. Defensively, they are dead last in the league, allowing 121.7 points per game.

 

The Nets are 7-1 in their last 8 meetings against the Wizards, and are 4-2-1 against the spread in their last 6 meetings. Under is 6-2 in their last 8 meetings.

 

Washington Wizards vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction

In this Washington Wizards vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction, the Nets are coming as -1 home favorites. The Nets are rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, but they are playing their second game in two nights. The Wizards are the worst road team in the NBA this season, so there is no value on either side. Both teams are 14-4 to the under in their last 18 games combined, as both teams are bottom-4 in the league in points scored. Expect a low-scoring affair and take the under the point total.

Nick’s Free Pick: Under 219

 

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