Washington Wizards vs San Antonio Spurs Preview
At 7:00 ET, the 7-34 Spurs will be in Washington to take on the 7-33 Wizards in a non-conference matchup. The Wizards are favored by 2.5 points and have dropped two straight games. The Spurs have lost four straight and are 15th in the Western Conference.
This game will be played at Capital One Arena and can be seen on MNMT. The over/under line for this game is 242 points.
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Washington Wizards vs San Antonio Spurs Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Wizards have faced off vs. the Spurs as the favorite, they have gone 2-1. In the previous three head-head to matchups between the Spurs and Wizards, the Wizards have gone 2-1 vs. the spread with an average scoring differential of 9 points per game.
- In their last three games away from home, the Spurs have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 105 points per game in these contests.
- Through their last ten home games, Washington has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 2-8 while averaging 110 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Spurs have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. San Antonio posted a straight up mark of 1-9 in these matchups.
- Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Wizards have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 2-3.
Washington Wizards vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction
San Antonio comes into today’s game as 2.5-point underdogs and have been the underdog in all but three of their games this season. As the underdog, the Spurs have gone 4-34 straight-up and 16-22 against the spread.
In their last game against the Hornets, the Spurs lost by a score of 124-120. They were 4.5-point underdogs going into the game, giving them an ATS win, and the O/U line was 236.5.
San Antonio has lost four straight games and are 7-34 overall this season, which is 15th in the Western Conference. Their ATS record for the season is 19-22, including a 10-12 ATS record on the road.
On average, the Spurs’ games have finished with 233.4 points per game, and today’s O/U line is set at 242. So far this season, 35 of their games have had lower O/U lines than today’s, and their O/U record for the season is 24-16-1.
In non-conference games, the Spurs are 2-15 compared to 5-19 against Western Conference opponents. Their last win against the West was on December 23rd against the Kings.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Spurs are one of the fastest-paced teams in the league, ranking 3rd in pace at 101.9 possessions per game. However, their scoring has been below the NBA average in 53.7% of their games this season.
On the road, the Spurs are averaging 108.5 points per game, which is 27th in the league. Overall, they are 23rd in scoring at 112.1 points per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Spurs are 28th in field goal percentage at 45%. From three-point range, they are hitting just 34% of their attempts, which is 28th in the NBA.
Coming into the game, the Spurs will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 121.3 points per game (26th). When it comes to forced turnovers, the Spurs are forcing 14.2 per game, which is 27th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 9th in blocked shots at 5.8 per game.
In Washington’s last game, they lost to the Knicks by a score of 113-109. The O/U line for that game was 234 points, and the Wizards covered the spread as 12-point underdogs.
On the season, Washington has an O/U record of 21-19, and their games have averaged 240.4 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 242.
Against the spread, the Wizards are 19-21 this season, including a 14-9 record on the road. They have covered the spread in their last three road games.
As the favorite, Washington is 0-2 this season with an average scoring margin of -9.5 points per game. Overall, they are 7-31 as the underdog. At home, the Wizards are 5-12 vs. the spread.
Coming into today’s game, the Wizards are 14th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 7-33. In the East, they are 5-27 compared to 2-6 against non-conference opponents.
So far this season, the Wizards have been one of the top scoring teams in the league, averaging 115.4 points per game (15th). At home, they have been even better, averaging 116.6 points per game.
Washington has been playing at a fast pace this season, leading the league with 102.5 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Wizards are shooting 47% from the field (11th).
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Wizards have made an average of 12.4 threes per game (16th). However, they are just 20th in three-point shooting percentage at 35%.
Coming into today’s game, the Wizards’ defense is giving up an average of 125.0 points per contest. Opponents are hitting 57.1% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 37.7% of their three-point attempts.
In spite of being 2.5 point underdogs, we anticipate the Spurs winning this one 111-107.
Washington Wizards vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Tips
- We like the Spurs on the moneyline (+112)
- The Spurs are also our pick on the spread at +2.5
- Our NBA model projects 218 points, and we suggest taking the under
Washington Wizards Injury Report
- Daniel Gafford – Concussion – Questionable
San Antonio Spurs Injury Report
- Zach Collins – Rest – Out
- Charles Bassey – Left Knee – Out
- Sidy Cissoko – Ankle – Out
