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Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 7, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Capital One Arena — Washington, DC

Article updated Dec 7, 2:31 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Denver Nuggets (11-9) will be looking to end their two-game road losing streak when they take on the struggling Washington Wizards (2-18) on Saturday night at Capital One

Game outlook

The Denver Nuggets (11-9) will be looking to end their two-game road losing streak when they take on the struggling Washington Wizards (2-18) on Saturday night at Capital One Arena. Denver is favored to win with a -14 point spread, having had success in their last 10 matchups against Washington. To find out more about the potential outcome of this game, read the full Denver Nuggets vs. Washington Wizards prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Nuggets -950 | Wizards +660

Spread: Nuggets -14 (-110) | Wizards +14 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 231.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Denver will win straight-up is 90%.

Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets recently suffered a loss to the Cavaliers after a victory against Golden State. They will aim to break their two-game road losing streak in their upcoming game. Despite averaging 117.9 points per game, they only scored 114 points in their last game, with Nikola Jokic leading the team in points, rebounds, and assists. The team struggles defensively, allowing an average of 116.8 points per game. In terms of rankings, Denver is 5th in offense, 24th in defense, and currently holds a record of 1-2. Their offensive statistics are strong, with high field goal and three-point percentages, while defensively they have room for improvement in field goal and three-point defense. For help with professional basketball betting, consider turning to the Best NBA Cappers for assistance.

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Washington Wizards Analysis

The Washington Wizards have struggled this season, with a power ranking of 30 and a record of 2-2. They have the 28th ranked offense, scoring an average of 107.00 points per game, and the 29th ranked defense, giving up an average of 122.84 points per game. In their last game, they scored 101 points, making 39.4% of their field goals and 32.5% of their three-pointers. Marvin Bagley III led the team with 16 points and eight rebounds. The Wizards will need to improve their defense, as they allow opponents to score an average of 48.07% of field goals and 37.04% of three-pointers. Several players are questionable for their upcoming game. It's important to research before looking for the top sportsbook promos.

Denver Nuggets poised for victory against struggling Washington Wizards

In the upcoming matchup between the Denver Nuggets and the Washington Wizards, the Nuggets enter the game with a clear advantage. The Nuggets have been performing well on both ends of the court, shooting over 52 percent in their last three games and displaying strong ball movement and rebounding. With an average of 10 offensive rebounds per road game and a low turnover rate, the Nuggets are positioned for success against the struggling Wizards. Conversely, the Wizards have been on a 16-game losing streak, struggling to defend against their opponents and allowing over 126 points per game in their last three matchups. Given these factors, the Nuggets are likely to outperform the Wizards and cover the spread in the upcoming game.

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SportsJaw Nuggets vs Wizards archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Nuggets vs Wizards matchups or learn how our predictions work.

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Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Denver Nuggets-750 → -650Moved
  • Moneyline · Washington Wizards+525 → +479Moved
  • Spread · Denver Nuggets-13 (-110) → -11 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Washington Wizards+13 (-110) → +11 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over231.5 (-110) → 235 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under231.5 (-110) → 235 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Denver Nuggets
1-2 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Washington Wizards
2-2 matchup record · 2-7-1 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-07T07:31:50.156Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Washington Wizards have struggled this season, with a power ranking of 30 and a record of 2-2. They have the 28th ranked offense, scoring an average of 107.00 points per game, and the 29th ranked defense, giving up an average of 122.84 points per game. In their last game, they scored 101 points, making 39.4% of their field goals and 32.5% of their three-pointers. Marvin Bagley III led the team with 16 points and eight rebounds. The Wizards will need to improve their defense, as they allow opponents to score an average of 48.07% of field goals and 37.04% of three-pointers. Several players are questionable for their upcoming game. It's important to research before looking for the top sportsbook promos.

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Final result

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Washington Wizards defeated Denver Nuggets 122-113

Washington Wizards defeated Denver Nuggets 122-113 on December 7, 2024, a 9-point decision in the series. Washington Wizards' strongest period was the 1st quarter, when it outscored its opponent 36-29. Against SportsJaw's recorded Denver Nuggets -11 (-110) spread, Washington Wizards covered, while the 235 total pushed.

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Tipster picks

  • MrpinkSpread · Washington Wizards +13.5 (-110)Win