The Wizards are gearing up to take on the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, Feb 27. The game is slated for 7:00 ET and will be broadcast on NBCS. Golden State comes into this game as 11-point favorites with the total set at 242.5. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s delve into the Wizards vs. Warriors player props and predictions below.
Wizards vs. Warriors Odds
- Spread: Warriors -11
- Total 242.5
Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Feb 27
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Capital One Arena, Washington DC
- TV: NBCS
Warriors Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Warriors have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Warriors offense has averaged 125 points per game while allowing an average of 117. Golden State posted an overall record of 7-3 while going 8-2 ATS.
- The Warriors have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Wizards Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Wizards have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-2-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last three home contests, the Wizards offense has averaged 114 points per game while allowing an average of 136. Washington posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 1-2 ATS.
- The last three games that Washington was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 0-3 straight up.
Will Golden State Live Up to Expectations on the Road?
Golden State is favored by 11 points today against the Wizards. This season, the Warriors have been favored in 35 of their 56 games and have a record of 23-12 as the favorite. As the favorite, they have gone 16-19 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +4.1 points per game.
The Warriors have won their last five games on the road and have an ATS record of 17-8 on the road this season. Their straight-up road record is 13-12, and they have an average scoring margin of +4.2 points per game.
Golden State’s O/U record for the season is 29-26-1, and their games have averaged 236.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 242.5 is lower than 49 of their previous games this season.
In their last game, the Warriors lost to the Nuggets by a score of 119-103. The O/U line for that game was 232.5 points, and Golden State was favored by 2 points going into the game.
In the Western Conference standings, the Warriors are currently in 10th place with a record of 29-27. Against the Western Conference, they are 16-21 and 5-9 against other teams in the Pacific Division.
This season, the Warriors have been one of the best three-point shooting teams in the league. They are currently 3rd in three-point attempts per game at 39.7 and are making an average of 15 threes per game (3rd).
When it comes to scoring, the Warriors are 6th in the NBA with an average of 119.2 points per game. Interestingly, they have been better on the road, averaging 121.2 points compared to 117.5 at home.
Overall, the Warriors have outscored the NBA scoring average in 60.7% of their games this season. In terms of pace, they are 9th in the league at 100.1 possessions per game.
On defense, the Warriors come into the game ranked 20th in the league in points allowed at 117.4 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 104.3 points per contest (11th). Opponents are hitting 54.5% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 35.7% of their three-point attempts.
Will Washington Make it Happen at Home?
Washington is 9-48 on the season and have lost 11 straight games. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 14th place and are 5th in the Southeast Division.
As the underdog, the Wizards are 9-45 this season and are 27-26 against the spread as the underdog. Today, they are 11-point underdogs and have gone 27-29 ATS overall.
The Wizards’ O/U record for the season is 27-30, and their games have averaged 238.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 242.5.
In their most recent game, the Wizards lost to the Cavaliers by a score of 114-105. Washington covered the spread as 13.5-point underdogs, and the O/U line for the game was 235.
Out of their 57 games this season, the Wizards have been the underdog in all but three of them. In their last 11 games as the underdog, they are 0-3 ATS.
This season, the Wizards are one of the fastest-paced teams in the league, leading the NBA with 102.7 possessions per game. However, they are just 18th in scoring at 114.4 points per game.
At home, the Wizards are averaging 113.9 points per game, which is 21st in the NBA. Overall, they have outscored the league average in just 47.4% of their games.
When it comes to shooting, Washington is 20th in field goal percentage at 47%. They are also one of the top teams in two-point shooting, making 54% of their attempts (16th).
Facing Golden State, the Wizards aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 124.2 points allowed per game (30th). Opponents are hitting 57.6% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 36.6% of their three-point attempts.
Wizards vs. Warriors Player Props
When looking at a player prop for this game, Kyle Kuzma has a points prop of 22.5 with both the over and under paying out at -117.
For his matchup against the Wizards, we recommend taking the under on Kyle Kuzma and his prop bet of 22.5 points. According to our player projection model, he is expected to fall short of his prop, with a projection of 22.
- The Prop: Kyle Kuzma Under 22.5 Points (-117)
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Wizards vs. Warriors Predictions
Our bet is on the Warriors for a win, and we project the score to be 137-100. Additionally, we expect them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to wager on the Warriors with the spread at -11.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 242.5 and given that our model is projecting 237 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Warriors -11 | at Fanduel Sportsbook
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