The Nets are set to face the Washington Wizards on Friday, Dec 8. The game is scheduled for 7:30 ET while airing on YES. Brooklyn enters this game as 10-point favorites with the total set at 240. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Nets vs Wizards predictions below.
Nets vs. Wizards Odds
- Spread: Nets -10
- Total 240
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Dec 8
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn NY
- TV: YES
Wizards Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Wizards have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last three road games, Washington has averaged 123 points per game while allowing 125. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
- As the betting underdog, the Wizards have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Washington posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
Nets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Nets have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Brooklyn has a 2-3 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 118 points per game while allowing 122. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- As the betting favorite, the Nets have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.
Does Washington Have a Shot at a Road Win?
So far this season, the Wizards have gone 3-17 and will be +10 point underdogs today. On the road, they are 2-10 compared to their 1-7 record at home.
Coming off their recent game, the Wizards offense tallied 126 points in a matchup against the 76ers. Their field goal percentage for the game was 56.5%, and they made 14 threes. Coming into the game, the Wizards offense has strugled with their outside shot this season, hitting threes at a rate of just 35%. On average, they get up 34 three-point attempts per game and are averaging 16.3 made free-throws.
Coming into the game, the Wizards will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 125.4 points per game (30th).
In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Wizards defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 58.4% while allowing 36.5% from downtown.
Will the Nets Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
In today’s game, the Nets will look to add to their current two game winning streak. Overall, they are 11-9, going 7-5 at home and 4-4 on the road.
In their recent matchup, the Nets offense ended with 114 points against the Hawks. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 45.7% and made 11 threes. The top scorer for the Nets was Mikal Bridges with 32 points, while Cameron Johnson also chipped in with 17 points.
Coming into today’s game, the Nets’ defense is giving up an average of 114.0 points per contest.
The Brooklyn defense has allowed opponents to shoot 36.0% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 45.2% of their field goal attempts vs. Brooklyn.
Nets vs. Wizards Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Mikal Bridges and his points prop of 25.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -110 while the under is at -120. Our model predicts that Mikal Bridges will finish with 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 4. As for his points prop, we favor the under at 25.5.
- The Prop: Mikal Bridges Under 25.5 Points (-120)
Nets vs. Wizards Predictions
The Wizards come in as the underdog at +10, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 240, and our model projects the Wizards and Nets to reach a combined total of 223 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Wizards +10 | at Fanduel Sportsbook