Washington Wizards vs. Brooklyn Nets Prediction, Preview, and Odds
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The Washington Wizards will take on the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday at Barclays Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET. Brooklyn is a six-point spread favorite and the game total is 233 points.
Washington (2-6 SU 4-4 ATS, 7-1 O/U) lost 124-117 to Charlotte on Friday in the Group Play round of the NBA In-Season Tournament.
Brooklyn (4-5 SU, 7-1-1 ATS, 5-4 O/U) lost 121-107 to Boston in its group play game on the In-Season tourney.
Last season, the Nets swept the Wizards 4-0 in the regular season.
Injury Report
Wizards: PG Delon Wright (knee) is questionable.
Nets: C Nic Claxton (ankle) and SG Cam Thomas (ankle) are out. SG Ben Simmons (hip) is questionable.
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Washington is a high-scoring, no-defense squad
Charlotte surged late to pick up a seven-point victory over Washington on Friday, as the Wizards managed just 20 fourth-quarter points. Washington outshot Charlotte from the field, three-point range, and at the foul line, but was dominated on the glass (67-36), surrendering 28 offensive rebounds. The Hornets used those extra opportunities to their advantage, outscoring the Wiz 74-54 in the paint.
Washington is paced by SF Kyle Kuzma, who is averaging 24.0 points and 6.8 rebounds with a 49.7 field goal percentage. He is flanked by SG Jordan Poole (17.0 PPG) and SF Deni Avdija (12.8 PPG and 5.4 RPG). The Wizards have eight players scoring roughly eight or more points per game this season.
Washington averages 119.0 points per game (5th) and shoots 48.6 percent (5th), including 36.3 percent from three-point range (16th). It shoots 74.6 percent at the free-throw line (23rd) and averages 38.6 rebounds per game (30th). The Wizards' opponents score 126.5 points per game (30th) and hit 50.8 percent of their field goal attempts (30th), including 37.1 percent of their three-pointers (23rd). Washington is 23rd in schedule-adjusted offensive rating, 28th in adjusted defensive rating, and first in pace of play, per Dunks and Threes.
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Are the Nets good?
Boston hit 19 three-pointers and benefitted from a strong showing by its bench on Friday in its 121-107 win over Brooklyn. The Nets outshot the C's from the field, including long distance, but were outrebounded 52-46, giving up 17 offensive rebounds. Boston led by as many as 24 points and only trailed by one.
The Nets are led by SG Cam Thomas, who is averaging 26.9 points on 47.9 percent shooting. They also rely on contributions from SF Mikal Bridges (19.4 PPG and 5.6 RPG) and G Lonnie Walker IV (16.8 PPG). Brooklyn has eight players scoring at least eight points per game.
The Nets score 114.4 points per game (13th) and shoot 46.9 percent (15th), including 38.7 percent from three-point distance (2nd). They hit 76.9 percent of their foul shots (15th) and average 45.8 rebounds (11th). Brooklyn's opponents average 115.4 points (19th) and shoot 46.0 percent (14th) with a 34.2 three-point shooting percentage (10th). The Nets are 15th in schedule-adjusted offensive rating, 16th in adjusted defensive rating, and 20th in pace, per Dunks and Threes.
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The Nets are playing without their leading scorer, but there are ample scoring options on their roster. They should have no trouble making up for Thomas' absence, especially against the Wizards' league-worst defense. Brooklyn (11th in rebounds/game) can also take advantage of Washington in the paint, as Charlotte did on Friday. The Wiz are 25th in opponent shooting percentage at the rim (66.5%). The Nets can also light it up from three-point range, (38.7%).
Washington struggles too much on the defensive end to cover by five or fewer points. Bet on Brooklyn to win and cover at home!
Prediction: Nets -6
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The Nets rank 20th in pace, but they're playing the league's worst defense in Washington. The Wizards are the fastest-paced team in the league, averaging 105.8 possessions per 48 minutes, and sport the sixth-highest effective field goal percentage (55.7%) in the league, including the highest shooting percentage at the rim (67.5%). With Brooklyn likely to light it up from three and dominate in the post with second-chance buckets, it will benefit from the faster pace.
Expect plenty of scoring between these teams on Sunday!
Prediction: Over 233
Mike Briggs is a passionate sports fan and writer, earning his B.A. in Journalism. In 2020, he moved across the country from New Jersey to San Diego to satisfy his lifelong obsession of living near an MLB stadium. As a proud MSU basketball supporter, Mike believes he's learned a lot watching coach Tom Izzo lead the Spartans to Big Ten titles and Final Fours regularly. He's also well-read on the NBA, having a subscription to SLAM magazine, the famed "basketball bible," since he was a teenager. Mike spends his free time strategizing futures bets and researching opportunities to make a few bucks on tonight's game. You can follow Mike on Twitter @BriggsWrites for sports betting, DFS, and stock trading tips.
