The Brooklyn Nets (10-15) go head-to-head with the Washington Wizards (14-12) at Barclays Center. The game can be seen on YES Network at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 12, 2017.
Washington opened as a 3-point favorite, while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 212 points.
Washington Wizards vs. Brooklyn Nets Free Prediction
In the Wizards’ last outing, they were topped by the Los Angeles Clippers, 113-112. One of Los Angeles’ biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 21-24 (87.5 percent), while the Wizards were just 15-23 (65.2 percent). Otto Porter Jr. was Washington’s leading scorer with 27 points on 10-for-16 shooting.
The Nets lost to the Miami Heat in their last contest, 101-89. Miami’s 4.9 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Brooklyn, who had a rate of 11.8. The Heat’s mark was better than their season average of 14.8. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson put together a good game for Brooklyn, leading the team in scoring with 18 points on 6-for-10 shooting.
This contest should be a matchup of conflicting styles. Brooklyn prefers to play up-tempo (third in possessions per game), while Washington likes to grind-it-out (16th in possessions per game). Furthermore, the Wizards rank fourth in turnover percentage (13.4 percent), while the Nets rank 26th in opponents’ turnover percentage (13.2 percent).
Washington holds records of 14-12 straight up (SU) and 14-12 against the spread (ATS). Wizards games have a tendency to go under the O/U total (65.4 percent).
Brooklyn has a superb record ATS (16-9), despite being 10-15 SU. Unlike Washington, a little over half of Nets games have finished over the total.
After the Wizards won all four contests against the Nets last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the last matchup, Washington won 129-108. The Wizards had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.6 vs. 14.6) and had a better turnover percentage (8.6 vs. 13.0).
Washington Wizards vs. Brooklyn Nets Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Wizards, ATS Winner – Wizards, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Washington is 10-5 ATS with 11 unders and 4 overs.
Brooklyn is 6-4 ATS at home with 7 overs and 3 unders.
In games where they hold opponents under 100 points, Washington is 11-1 and Brooklyn is 5-0.
In games where they score more than 100 points, the Nets are 8-13 and the Wizards are 12-7.
Brooklyn ranks second in three pointers attempted per game (33.8) while Washington ranks 22nd (25.7).
The Nets rank 11th in second chance points per game (12.6) while the Wizards rank 28th in second chance points allowed per game (13.8).
Washington ranks 17th in rebounds allowed per game (43.5) while Brooklyn ranks 29th (46.8).
The Wizards average 18.4 points off turnovers per game, which ranks seventh in the NBA. The Nets rank 17th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.4).
Washington ranks fifth in steals allowed per game (6.9) while Brooklyn ranks 14th (8.0).
The Wizards rank 18th in blocks allowed per game (5.0) while the Nets rank 27th (5.6).
Brooklyn averages 45.0 points in the paint per game, which ranks 11th in the league. Washington ranks 16th in points allowed in the paint per game (44.5).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Washington is 3-2 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over.
Brooklyn is 3-2 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over over their last five games.
The Wizards have been outscored by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Washington has defeated opponents by an average of 2.4 points.
During their last five games, the Nets have scored an average of 102.0 points per game (6.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 100.8 points per game (10.3 below their season average).
