Nets Look to Take Advantage of Wizards' Poor Defense in Upcoming Matchup Sunday

Game outlook

Both teams had losses in the NBA In-Season Tournament Group Stage, Washington 124-117 to Charlotte and Brooklyn 121-107 to Boston. Last season, Brooklyn swept the regular season series 4-0. Washington has PG out due to a knee injury and Brooklyn has C (ankle) and SG (ankle) out with SG (hip) being questionable. Tip-Off is scheduled for 3:00 p.m Eastern Time Sunday at Barclays Center.

Game Info

When: Sunday, 11/12/2023 @ 3:00pm EST

Where: Barclays Center Stadium Wizards vs Nets Betting Odds Moneyline: Wizards +215 | Nets -269

Spread: Wizards +7 (-110) | Nets -7 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 236 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Brooklyn will win straight-up is 73%.

Washington Wizards

The Washington Wizards have struggled defensively this season, ranked 30th in points allowed and 30th in field goal attempts allowed. They have held their own on the offensive end, however, with an 8th ranked 48.54% field goal percentage, 15th ranked three-point percentage of 36.25%, and a fourth ranked 29.57 offensive assists per game. In their Friday night loss to the Hornets, they were outrebounded 67-36, surrendering 28 offensive rebounds and ultimately being outscored in the paint74-54. Despite Kyle Kuzma's 24.0 PPG average on the season, representing the head of a fairly balanced attack with eight players scoring roughly eight or more points per game, it was not enough to overcome their defensive struggles.