The Wizards are set to face the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, Mar 27. The game is scheduled for 7:00 ET while airing on MNMT. Brooklyn enters this game as 3.5-point favorites with the total set at 222. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Wizards vs Nets players props and predictions below.
Wizards vs. Nets Odds
- Spread: Nets -3.5
- Total 222
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Mar 27
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Capital One Arena, Washington DC
- TV: MNMT
Nets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Nets have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Although Brooklyn has a straight up record of 1-4 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 102 points per game in these games.
- The last ten games that Brooklyn was favored, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 5-5 straight up.
Wizards Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Wizards have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across their three previous home games, Washington has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 108 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Wizards have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
Is a Win at Washington Possible for the Nets?
Today, the Nets are favored by 3.5 points against the Wizards. This season, they have been the favorite in 23 of their 72 games and have a record of 15-8 in those games. As the favorite, they have gone 13-10 against the spread.
Overall, the Nets are 31-38 against the spread this season, going 13-24 ATS on the road and 18-14 ATS at home. Their average scoring margin on the road is -6.6 points per game.
Brooklyn’s O/U record for the season is 35-37, and the under has hit in their last two games. Today’s O/U line is set at 222, and their games have averaged 224.4 points per game this season.
In their last game, the Nets defeated the Raptors by a score of 96-88. They were favored by 6.5 points in that game and covered the spread. The O/U line for the game was 218.5.
Currently, the Nets are 11th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 27-45. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 4th place. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 19-25 compared to 8-20 against the West.
The Nets are one of the most prolific three-point shooting teams in the league, ranking 8th in both three-point attempts and makes. However, they are just 17th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%. In terms of overall scoring, Brooklyn is 25th in the NBA at 110.9 points per game.
When it comes to their style of play, the Nets are 26th in pace at 96.8 possessions per game. They are also 27th in field goal percentage at 45%. In terms of two-point shooting, Brooklyn is 25th in the league at 52%.
On the offensive glass, the Nets are 6th in the NBA, averaging 11.5 offensive rebounds per game. In terms of assists, Brooklyn is 18th in the league at 26.2 per game.
Coming into the game, the Nets defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 44.4% of their games. Currently, they are 14th in the NBA at 113.5 points per game allowed. Most recently, the Nets’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 88 points to the Raptors.
Does Washington Stand a Chance at Home?
The Wizards have been the underdog in 66 of their 72 games this season and have gone 12-54 as the underdog. Today, they are getting 3.5 points as the underdog. In their last two games, they have covered the spread as the underdog.
Washington’s O/U record for the season is 35-37, and their games have averaged 237.1 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 222, and the team has hit the under in three straight games.
In their last game, the Wizards defeated the Bulls by a score of 107-105. They were 13-point underdogs going into the game. The combined scoring total of 212 was well below the O/U line of 226.
With a record of 14-58, the Wizards are in 14th place in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 10-35 compared to 4-23 against the West.
Against the spread, the Wizards are 32-39 for the season and have covered the spread in their last two games. Their ATS record at home is 10-23 and 22-16 on the road.
Heading into this game, the Wizards have been one of the most up-tempo teams in the league, leading the NBA in pace at 102.2 possessions per game. However, their scoring numbers have been inconsistent, as they are 17th in the league at 113.7 points per game.
When playing at home, the Wizards are averaging 113.1 points per game, which is 20th in the NBA. In terms of field goal percentage, Washington is 17th in the league at 46%. In terms of three-point shooting, the Wizards are 28th in the NBA at 34%.
So far this season, the Wizards have outscored the NBA scoring average in 43.1% of their games. In terms of two-point shooting, Washington is 16th in the league at 54%. In terms of free throw shooting, the Wizards are 27th in the NBA at 20.3 attempts per game.
For the season, Washington is sitting 30th in terms of points allowed per game (123.4). It is worth noting they have given up a fewer number of points in two straight games. Inside the arc, the Wizards defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 57.5% and 36.2% from three-point territory.
Wizards vs. Nets Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Cam Thomas and his points prop of 24.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -115 while the under is at -119. Considering his prop is set at 24.5, our model recommends taking the over, as we expect him to finish with 25. We anticipate him shooting 42.9% from the field and making two threes.
- The Prop: Cam Thomas Over 24.5 Points (-115)
Wizards vs. Nets Predictions
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +3.5, 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.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 222 and given that our model is projecting 213 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Wizards +3.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook