The Washington Wizards are hosting the Brooklyn Nets in this Eastern Conference showdown! It has been tough for the Wizards, as they are on a six-game losing streak, with their most recent loss coming against the Orlando Magic, 110-90. Meanwhile, the Nets have been on a hot streak as of late. Brooklyn has won seven of their last games, with their most recent win being against the Philadelphia 76ers at the buzzer. This should be an interesting game! Let’s dive into it and cook up a winning slip!
Brooklyn Nets vs. Washington Wizards Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Brooklyn Nets | -3 (-108) | Over 215.5 (-108) | -155 |
| Washington Wizards | +3 (-112) | Under 215.5 (-112) | +130 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Brooklyn Nets vs. Washington Wizards Match Details
- Fixture: Brooklyn Nets @ Washington Wizards
- Date and Time: February 24th, 2025 @ 7 PM EST
Key Stats
Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets are coming off a thrilling, buzzer-beating win against the Philadelphia 76ers, 105-103. It was Nic Claxton who grabbed the offensive rebounds and hit the game-winning shot. Claxton finished the game with 16 points, nine rebounds, and five blocks. Cam Johnson was solid with 23 points, four rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Trendon Watford gave the Nets great production with 16 points and six assists. With a record of 21-35 on the season, the Nets sit in 11th place in the Eastern Conference.
Defensively, the Nets are a below-average team. They are ranked 7th in points allowed per game, 25th in opponent field goal %, 24th in opponent 3-point field goal %, 27th in blocks per game, 24th in steals per game, 29th in rebounds per game, and 21st in defensive rating. In regards to injuries, the Nets are still without D’Angelo Russell, Cam Thomas, and Noah Clowney. Over their last ten games, the Nets have an above-average record. They have a record of 7-3 in that stretch, including 7-2-1 against the spread.
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are coming off a 20-point loss to the Orlando Magic, 110-90. That loss marked the Wizards’ sixth loss in a row. Jordan Poole was bad in the loss with 16 points, four assists, and a team-low -22 while shooting 6/16 from the floor. Richaun Holmes had a solid game, finishing with a double-double, 11 points, and 10 rebounds. Corey Kispert was also subpar in the loss. He finished with only points on 3-12 shooting from the floor. With a 9-47 record on the year, they sit in 15th place in the Eastern Conference.
Defensively, they are one of the worst teams in the NBA. They are ranked 30th in points allowed per game, 25th in opponent field goal %, 25th in opponent 3-point field goal %, 16th in blocks per game, 16th in steals per game, 20th in rebounds per game, and 29th in defensive rating. In terms of injuries, the Wizards have plenty. Alex Sarr, Khris Middleton, Malcolm Brogdon, and Marcus Smart have all been ruled out. Over their last ten games, the Wizards have a 3-7 record with a 7-3-0 record against the spread in that timeframe.
Prediction
The Brooklyn Nets are going to win this game and cover the 3-point spread against the Washington Wizards. This Wizards team is one of, if not the worst, team in the NBA. With a home record of 5-25 on the season, that is the worst in the league. Not only that but they are also injury-riddled to players in key spots. All four players that are out for the Wizards are starter-caliber players for this team. Overall, I am taking the hotter and healthier team in this game. The Brooklyn Nets will win this game and achieve their 22nd win of the season.
Final Pick
Brooklyn Nets -3 (-108)
