The Washington Wizards (24-27) battle the Brooklyn Nets (31-20) Saturday. Tip from Barclays Center is set for 6 p.m. ET.'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Wizards vs. Nets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Wizards and Nets have played 3 times this season with the Nets winning all 3 and going 2-0-1 against the spread (ATS) — the most recent meeting was Dec. 12 with the Nets claiming a 112-100 road win as 5.5-point favorites. The Under hit in all 3 games.
The Wizards are coming off a 124-116 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers Friday, failing to cover as 4.5-point home favorites. The loss snapped a 6-game ATS cover streak for the Wizards, who are 24-24-3 ATS on the season.
The Nets are in turmoil with G Kyrie Irving having requested a trade. Brooklyn lost 139-96 at Boston Wednesday, failing to cover as a 9-point road underdog. It is 5-2 ATS over its last 7 and 24-25-2 ATS on the season.