The Washington Wizards (8-41) travel to face off against the Brooklyn Nets (17-33) on Wednesday, February 5th. This game will be played at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and televised on YES. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET.
Wizards vs Nets
The Wizards Are Coming Off A Win
The Wizards picked up a 124-114 road win over the Hornets on Monday, improving their record to 8-41. Washington entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the win. The total score of 238 points went over the pre-game line of 216.
Washington took control with an 11-0 run, turning a 42-37 deficit into a 48-42 lead. They dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring Charlotte 46-25. The Hornets responded by winning the 3rd quarter 34-20, but the Wizards held on in the 4th, edging Charlotte 27-26 to seal the win.
The Nets Are Coming Off A Win
Brooklyn improved to 17-33 with a 99-97 win over the Rockets on Tuesday. The Nets, who were +9 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 196 fell short of the 212 over/under line.
A key 14-0 run helped Brooklyn take control, turning a 57-51 deficit into a 65-57 lead. They outscored Houston 27-21 in the 3rd quarter and held on despite being outscored 30-28 in the 4th.
Wizards Offense Breakdown
In their win over the Hornets, the Wizards connected on 17 threes, shooting 33.3% from deep, with an overall field goal percentage of 44.4%. Bilal Coulibaly led the way, hitting 4 threes at a 50% rate, finishing with 26 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists. Corey Kispert added 25 points, making 5 threes at 55.6% efficiency.
Coulibaly scored 13 points in the 2nd quarter, while Kispert added 18 in the same period. Kyle Kuzma contributed 13 of his 22 points in the opening quarter, and Malcolm Brogdon scored 7 of his 16 points in the 4th.
Nets Offense Breakdown
Keon Johnson led the Nets with 22 points in their 99-97 win over the Rockets, hitting 3 threes at a 50% rate. The Nets made 10 threes overall, shooting 37% from deep and 46.3% from the field.
Tosan Evbuomwan and Nic Claxton each contributed 14 points, with Claxton shooting 70% and Evbuomwan hitting 63.6% of his shots. Johnson scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, while Claxton added 8 in the 3rd.
Wizards Team Defense
Defensively, the Wizards gave up 114 points to the Hornets but managed to secure the win. Their best quarter was the 2nd, where they allowed just 25 points, while their toughest stretch came in the 3rd, giving up 34 points. Overall, Washington held Charlotte to 43% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Wizards allowed the Hornets to hit 11 threes at a 37% clip. Washington also sent Charlotte to the line 28 times, where they made 25 free throws. The Wizards finished with 36 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 5 blocks.
Nets Team Defense
Defensively, the Wizards gave up 114 points but still managed to secure the win over the Hornets. Their best quarter was the 2nd, where they allowed just 25 points, while their toughest stretch came in the 3rd, giving up 34 points. Overall, Washington held Charlotte to 43% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Wizards allowed the Hornets to hit 11 threes at a 37% clip. Washington also sent Charlotte to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 25. The Wizards grabbed 36 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and added 6 steals and 5 blocks.
Wizards vs Nets Trends
- Across their ten previous road games, Washington has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-8 while averaging 104 points per game.
- In their last five home games, Brooklyn has averaged 96 points per game while allowing 107. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
- As the betting underdog, the Wizards have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
- Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Nets have an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 against the spread.
Wizards vs Nets Prediction
We’re putting our money on the Nets to win, and have the projected score sitting at 134-120. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Nets at -2.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 217 and our model has the Wizards and Nets finishing with a combined 254 points. Our pick is to take the over.
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Last updated:February 5, 2025 Nets, Wizards