The Warriors are gearing up to take on the Washington Wizards on Friday, Dec 22. The game is slated for 10:00 ET and will be broadcast on ESPN. Golden State comes into this game as 11.5-point favorites with the total set at 247. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s get into the Warriors vs. Wizards predictions below.
Warriors vs. Wizards Odds
- Spread: Warriors -11.5
- Total 247
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Dec 22
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Chase Center, San Francisco CA
- TV: ESPN
Wizards Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Wizards have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous road games, Washington has an ATS mark of 7-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-8 while averaging 116 points per game.
- The last ten games that Washington was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 2-8 straight up.
Warriors Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Warriors have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home games, Golden State has an ATS record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 2-8 while averaging 116 points per game.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Warriors have gone 2-8 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 6-4.
Will the Wizards Find a Way to Win on the Road?
Heading into their matchup against the Warriors, the Wizards have an overall record of 5-22 and have gone 1-2 in their last three games. In the Eastern Conference, the Wizards are ranked 14th and are 5th in the Southeast division.
The Wizards offense is coming off a game where they scored 118 points against the Trail Blazers. They posted a field goal percentage of 50% and connected on 12 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Kyle Kuzma with 32 points. Tyus Jones also added 24 points for the Wizards.
At present, the Wizards’ defense is ranked 30, allowing 126.5 points per game.
When it comes to forced turnovers, the Wizards are forcing 13.7 per game, which is 20th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 17th in blocked shots at 5.1 per game.
Will Golden State Live Up to Expectations at Home?
In their overall record of 13-14, the Warriors are looking to build on their three game winning streak. When it comes to facing Western Conference teams, the Warriors are 10-12 and are 3-2 in non-conference games.
The Warriors are coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 132 points vs. the Celtics. This figure is more than their season average of 116.5 points per game. So far this season, the Warriors offense has looked to push the pace, averaging 99.8 possessions per contest. For the season, they are 6th in field goal attempts per game and their season field goal percentage is 45%.
At present, the Warriors’ defense is ranked 20, allowing 116.0 points per game.
Opponents are hitting 53.9% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 35.0% of their three-point attempts.
Warriors vs. Wizards Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Stephen Curry and his points prop of 29.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -110 while the under is at -120. In this game against the Warriors, we suggest betting on the under for Stephen Curry and his points prop set at 29.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 22.
- The Prop: Stephen Curry Under 29.5 Points (-120)
Warriors vs. Wizards Predictions
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +11.5, the Wizards is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 247, and our model predicts the Wizards and Warriors to score a combined 222 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Wizards +11.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook