The Denver Nuggets (11-9) travel to face off against the Washington Wizards (2-18) on Saturday, December 7th. This game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington and televised on MNMT. Both the Nuggets and Wizards will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 ET.
Nuggets vs Wizards
The Nuggets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Nuggets fell to 11-9 on the season after a 126-114 loss to the Cavaliers on Thursday. Denver, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 240 points went over the pre-game total of 233.
Denver’s struggles began early, as they trailed 37-27 after the 1st quarter. They bounced back in the 2nd, outscoring Cleveland 35-29, but an 11-0 run by the Cavs in the 3rd quarter put the Nuggets in a deep hole. Denver entered the 4th quarter down 102-87 and couldn’t mount a comeback, despite outscoring Cleveland 27-24 in the final period.
The Wizards Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Washington’s tough season continued on Thursday with a 137-101 loss to the Mavericks, dropping their record to 2-18. The Wizards were +13.5 point underdogs at home but couldn’t cover the spread. The total score of 238 points went over the line of 232.
The game got away from Washington early, as Dallas went on a 15-0 run after the score was tied 6-6. The Wizards couldn’t recover, as the Mavericks outscored them in every quarter, including a 35-24 advantage in the 4th.
Nuggets Offense Breakdown
Nikola Jokić led the Nuggets with 27 points, 20 rebounds, and 11 assists in their 126-114 loss to the Cavaliers. Jokić scored 12 of his points in the 1st quarter, while Michael Porter Jr. added 24 points, hitting 3 threes at 50% efficiency.
As a team, the Nuggets struggled from beyond the arc, making just 6 threes at a 25% rate, contributing to a below-average overall shooting percentage of 47.9%. Jamal Murray chipped in 19 points, with 6 coming in the 4th quarter.
Wizards Offense Breakdown
In their 137-101 loss to the Mavericks, the Wizards shot just 39.4% from the field. They made 13 threes, hitting 32.5% from deep.
Marvin Bagley and Malcolm Brogdon each scored 16 points, with Bagley shooting 63.6%. Bub Carrington added 15 points, making 3 threes.
Nuggets Team Defense
Defensively, the Nuggets struggled against the Cavaliers, giving up 126 points on 50% shooting. Denver allowed 37 points in the 1st quarter and 36 in the 3rd, though they tightened up in the 4th, allowing 24 points.
The Nuggets had a tough time defending the three, as the Cavaliers hit 22 threes at a 45% clip. Denver sent Cleveland to the line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws. The Nuggets finished with 12 steals and 5 blocks.
Wizards Team Defense
Defensively, the Nuggets struggled against the Cavaliers, giving up 126 points on 50% shooting. Denver allowed 37 points in the 1st quarter and 36 in the 3rd, though they tightened up in the 4th, allowing 24 points.
The Nuggets had trouble defending the three, as Cleveland hit 22 threes at a 45% clip. Denver sent the Cavaliers to the line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws. The Nuggets recorded 12 steals and 5 blocks in the game.
Nuggets vs Wizards Trends
- Although Denver has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-6. The team averaged 117 points per game in these games.
- Although Washington has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-1-1. The team averaged 101 points per game in these games.
- The last three games that Washington was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 0-3 straight up.
- The last five games that Denver was favored, they have an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 2-3 straight up.
Nuggets vs Wizards Prediction
We’re calling a win for the Nuggets, with a final score of 121-88, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Nuggets at -14.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 231.5, and our model predicts the Nuggets and Wizards to score a combined 209 points. We recommend betting on the under.
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Last updated:December 7, 2024 Nuggets, Wizards