Wizards vs Nuggets Prediction NBA Picks 2/22/24

Denver Nuggets (36-19) vs Washington Wizards (9-45)

Game Info: Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 9:00 pm (Ball Arena)

Betting Odds: Denver Nuggets -15 -- Over/Under: 229.5

The Washington Wizards are riding an 8-game losing streak. The Denver Nuggets are riding a 3-game losing streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Washington Wizards vs Denver Nuggets prediction.

Washington Wizards Betting Preview

The Washington Wizards recently lost to the 76ers, Mavericks and Pelicans. The Washington Wizards are averaging 114.8 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 123.9 points on 49.7 percent shooting. Kyle Kuzma is averaging 21.8 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Jordan Poole is averaging 15.6 points and 3.7 assists. Marvin Bagley III is the third double-digit scorer, and Deni Avdija is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.7 rebounds per game.

Denver Nuggets Betting Preview

The Denver Nuggets are coming off losses to the Kings and Bucks. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 113.9 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 110.8 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 26.1 points and 12 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 20.5 points and 3.9 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Aaron Gordon is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.6 percent from the free throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.

Denver Nuggets Player Facts

• Nikola Jokic is one of only two qualified players in the league averaging at least 25.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists this season.
• Aaron Gordon ranks 21st amongst qualified players for FG% (54.5%) this season.

Washington Wizards Player Facts

• Tyus Jones ranks 1st amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (7.2) this season.
• Jordan Poole ranks 14th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (85.9%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for Q1 opponent points per game this season (26.5).
• The Nuggets rank 2nd in the league for opponent three-point field goals attempts per game this season (31.3).
• The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (29.8).
• The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (49.3).

Washington Wizards vs Denver Nuggets prediction

The Denver Nuggets entered the break on an ugly losing streak, and you get the feeling this team picks and chooses when to really show up. It's kind of expected from a team that just won the title. It's a long season, and It's hard to get up for every game. The Washington Wizards are awful, especially defensively, but this is a lot of points, and we can't ignore the long layoff. It could take some guys time to get back in the swing of things. Lot of points. The Nuggets have covered just 3 of their last 10 games. Give me the Wizards and the points.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.