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The Washington Wizards (3-17) will attempt to snap a three-game losing skid when visiting the Brooklyn Nets (11-9) on December 8, 2023 at Barclays Center.
The Nets are a 9.5-point favorite against the Wizards when the Nets and the Wizards meet. The game features an over/under of 239.5.
Nets vs. Wizards Odds
Point Spread for Nets vs. Wizards
The spread for this matchup is set at 9.5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Nets as the favorite.
Brooklyn vs. Washington Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Brooklyn has -455 odds to win the game, while Washington is listed at +350 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 239.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Friday, December 8, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
- Where: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York
- TV: YES
Nets vs. Wizards Betting Trends
The Nets are 15-4-1 against the spread this season. Brooklyn has entered the game as favorites eight times this season and won seven of those games. Games involving the Nets have hit the over 11 times this season.
The Wizards are 10-10-0 against the spread this year. Washington has won in three, or 15.8%, of the 19 contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year. Wizards games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 13 times this season.
Nets vs. Wizards Key Players to Watch
Nets
Mikal Bridges’ numbers on the season are 23.3 points, 4.0 assists and 6.2 boards per game. Spencer Dinwiddie averages 14.6 points, 3.9 boards and 6.2 assists per game, shooting 39.6% from the floor and 34.7% from downtown, with 2.3 made 3-pointers per contest. Royce O’Neale averages 8.1 points, 5.3 boards and 3.4 assists per contest, shooting 38.0% from the floor and 40.0% from beyond the arc, with 2.4 made 3-pointers per game. Dorian Finney-Smith posts 11.2 points, 5.5 boards and 1.4 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 0.5 steals and 0.7 blocks.
Wizards
Kyle Kuzma’s averages for the season are 23.2 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.8 assists, making 47.3% of his shots from the field and 35.9% from 3-point range, with 2.3 triples per game. Deni Avdija contributes with 12.1 points per game, plus 5.4 boards and 3.9 assists. Jordan Poole’s numbers for the season are 17.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest, making 40.4% of his shots from the floor and 29.8% from beyond the arc, with 1.9 treys per game. Tyus Jones’ averages for the season are 11.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 5.1 assists, making 50.5% of his shots from the field and 35.9% from beyond the arc, with 1.2 treys per contest.
What you need to know about the Nets
Offensively, the Nets are putting up 116.6 points per game (eighth-ranked in league). They are allowing 114.0 points per contest at the other end (18th-ranked). The Nets are top-five this year in rebounding, ranking best in the league with 48.0 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, they rank 12th with 43.8 rebounds allowed per contest. The Nets are putting up 26.0 assists per game, which ranks them 13th in the NBA in 2023-24.
Brooklyn is putting up 114.9 points per game when playing at home. On the road, it is performing better on offense, averaging 119.0 points per contest. Brooklyn is playing well when it comes to three-point shooting, as it ranks third-best in the league in threes (15.1 per game) and second-best in shooting percentage from downtown (39.1%). Brooklyn is allowing 13.8 threes per game (25th-ranked in NBA) this season, while allowing a 35.9% three-point percentage (10th-ranked).
The Nets have gone 6-4 in their last 10 games, with a 7-3 record against the spread during that span. Brooklyn has hit the over in six of its last 10 outings. On offense, the Nets have increased their production slightly over their last 10 games, scoring 119.9 points per contest over that span compared to the 116.6 they’ve put up over the course of this season. Brooklyn’s defense has been more porous as of late, as the team has allowed 114.6 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 114.0 points per game its opponents average on the season.
What you need to know about the Wizards
The Wizards are seventh in the NBA in points scored (117.3 per game) and worst in points allowed (125.4). Washington is the worst team in the league in rebounds per game (38.7) and worst in rebounds allowed (49.6). The Wizards are fourth-best in the NBA in assists (28.3 per game) in 2023-24.
In 2023-24 the Wizards are averaging 4.6 fewer points per game at home (114.5) than away (119.1). In 2023-24, the Wizards are 17th in the league in 3-point makes (12.2 per game) and 19th in 3-point percentage (35.7%). Washington gives up 12.7 3-pointers per game and concedes 36.7% from beyond the arc, ranking 17th and 18th, respectively, in the NBA.
The Wizards have gone 1-9 in their last 10 contests, with a 5-5 record against the spread during that span. Washington has gone over the total in six of its past 10 games. Washington has played better offensively in its previous 10 games, compiling 119.2 points per contest, 1.9 more than its season average of 117.3. Over their last 10 games, the Wizards are allowing 128.3 points per game, 2.9 more points than their season average (125.4).
Nets vs. Wizards Prediction & Pick
Our pick to win this game is Nets, and we project that Nets will cover the spread (Nets -9.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 239.5 points.
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