San Antonio Spurs vs Washington Wizards Preview
At 8:00 ET, the 14th-ranked Washington Wizards (8-37) will travel to take on the 15th-ranked San Antonio Spurs (10-36) in a non-conference matchup. The Spurs are favored by 4.5 and have won their last two games.
This game will be played at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. Fans can watch the game on BSSW.
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San Antonio Spurs vs Washington Wizards Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three head-to-head matchups between San Antonio and Washington, the Wizards hold the edge with a record of 2-1. Not only does the team have the better record, but they have won in convincing fashion, posting an average scoring differential of 10 points.
- Across their last five road contests, Washington has a 4-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 109 points per game.
- Across their last three home contests, San Antonio has a 3-0 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 124 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
- The last ten games that San Antonio was favored, they have an ATS mark of 8-2 while going 9-1 straight up.
San Antonio Spurs vs Washington Wizards Prediction
In Washington’s last game, they beat the Pistons by a score of 118-104. The O/U line for that game was 241 points.
Washington is currently 8-37 on the season, which is 14th in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, they are 2-10 compared to 6-27 against the East.
The Wizards have covered the spread in their last four road games and are 15-9 ATS on the road. As the underdog, they are 8-34 straight-up and 21-21 vs. the spread.
This season, Washington’s games have averaged 239.3 points per game, which is lower than today’s O/U line of 240. The team’s O/U record for the season is 22-23.
Overall, the Wizards have gone 4-0 to the under in their last four games. In their last game vs. Detroit, they covered the spread as 3.5-point underdogs.
Heading into tonight’s game against the Spurs, the Wizards are ranked 16th in the league in scoring at 115.1 points per game. They have been slightly better on the road, averaging 114.6 points compared to 115.6 at home.
So far this season, the Wizards have outscored the NBA scoring average in 53.3% of their games. They have also been one of the fastest-paced teams in the league, ranking 1st in pace at 102.4 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, Washington is 15th in field goal percentage at 47%. They have been more effective inside the arc, ranking 12th in two-point shooting at 55%.
Currently, the Wizards’ defense holds the 30th rank in the NBA, allowing 124.2 points per game. The Washington defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.4% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 49.8% of their field goal attempts vs. Washington.
In their last game, the Spurs defeated the Timberwolves by a score of 113-112. The O/U line for that game was 227.5, and San Antonio covered the spread as 10.5-point underdogs.
San Antonio has won their last two games and are 10-36 overall this season, which is 15th in the Western Conference. In the Southwest Division, they are 5th.
At home this season, the Spurs are 5-17 straight-up and 11-11 against the spread. Their ATS record at home is 2-0, and they have won their last two games straight-up at home.
In Spurs games this season, the average over/under line is 233.7, and their games have averaged 234.3 points. The under has hit in their last two games.
In the Western Conference, the Spurs are 7-20 compared to 3-16 against non-conference opponents. Today, they are favored by 4.5 points and have gone 4-0 straight-up and 4-0 ATS as the favorite this season.
At home, the Spurs are averaging 116.0 points per game, which is 16th in the NBA. Overall, they are 23rd in scoring at 112.9 points per game. In terms of pace, San Antonio is 4th in the league at 101.6 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Spurs have outscored the NBA scoring average in 47.8% of their games. When it comes to field goal percentage, they are 25th in the league at 46%. In terms of three-point shooting, San Antonio is 15th in made threes per game but just 29th in three-point shooting percentage.
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Spurs are 29th in attempts at 20.3 per game. In terms of assists, San Antonio is 3rd in the NBA at 29.4 per game.
As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Spurs is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 121.4 points per game (26th). When it comes to forced turnovers, the Spurs are forcing 14.3 per game, which is 28th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 7th in blocked shots at 5.9 per game.
Even though they are 4.5 point underdogs, we see the Wizards winning this game by a score of 112-108.
San Antonio Spurs vs Washington Wizards Betting Tips
- We like the Wizards on the moneyline (+145)
- The Wizards are also our pick on the spread at +4.5
- Our NBA model projects 220 points, and we suggest taking the under
San Antonio Spurs Injury Report
- Zach Collins – Ankle – Questionable
- Charles Bassey – Left Knee – Out
Washington Wizards Injury Report
- Isaiah Livers – Hip – Out
