Tip-off for this non-conference matchup between the Wizards and Nuggets is scheduled for 6:00 ET. The game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington.

Denver (-1028) is favored by 13.5 points over the Wizards (+651) and the over/under line is set at 238 points. The Nuggets are 29-14 and sit 3rd in the Western Conference, while the Wizards are 7-34 and 14th in the East. Washington has lost three straight games.

DENVER NUGGETS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Washington Wizards +13.5

This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 6:00 ET on Sunday, January 21st.

WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 119-109 in favor of the Nuggets.
  • Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with Nikola Jokic points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 12 threes.

Is It the Nuggets Game to Lose on the Road?

In their last game, the Nuggets defeated the Celtics by a score of 102-100. The O/U line for that game was 234.5 points, and Denver covered the spread as 7.5-point underdogs.

For the season, the Nuggets have an O/U record of 17-25-1, and their games have averaged 227.1 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 238 points.

Denver has a record of 29-14 this season, which is 3rd in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they are 12-4 compared to 17-10 against Western Conference opponents.

On the road, the Nuggets are 12-10 straight up and 8-14 against the spread. Their average scoring differential on the road is 0.0 points per game.

As the favorite, Denver is 27-11 this season and has won two straight games as the favorite. Against the spread, they are 19-23 overall and 17-20 as the favorite.

When it comes to scoring, the Nuggets are 14th in the league at 116 points per game. However, they have been much better at home, averaging 120.6 points compared to 111.6 on the road. In terms of pace, Denver is last in the NBA at 96.3 possessions per game.

One area where the Nuggets have excelled is their field goal percentage, as they are shooting 49% from the field this season (3rd). In terms of three-point shooting, Denver is 9th in the league at 37% but is just 28th in three-point attempts.

When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Nuggets are 28th in attempts and 29th in made free throws. In terms of offensive rebounding, Denver is 16th in the NBA.

On average, the Denver defense is giving up 111.1 points per game (6th). Right now, they are on a 2 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Nuggets squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 52.8% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.3% from downtown.

Can the Washington Offense Score Enough at Home?

Washington is looking to end their three-game losing streak today against the Nuggets. Despite being 13.5-point underdogs, the Wizards have gone 19-19 against the spread as underdogs this season.

The Wizards are 7-34 on the season, which is 14th in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, they are 2-7 compared to 5-27 against other Eastern Conference teams.

In their last game, the Wizards lost to the Spurs by a score of 131-127. The O/U line for that game was 240.5 points, and Washington was favored by 2 points. This gave them an ATS loss.

On average, Washington’s games have seen 240.8 points scored this season, and today’s O/U line is set at 238. So far, the Wizards have an over/under record of 22-19.

For the season, Washington is 5-13 against the spread at home and 4-19 straight-up. On the road, their ATS record is 14-9 compared to 19-22 overall.

So far this season, the Wizards are averaging 115.7 points per game, which is 15th in the NBA. At home, they are scoring 117.2 points per game compared to 114.5 on the road.

Washington leads the league in pace at 102.6 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 11th at 47%. When it comes to two-point shooting, the Wizards are 12th in the league at 55%.

From beyond the arc, the Wizards are hitting 35% of their shots, which is 21st in the NBA. On average, they are making 12.4 three-pointers per game.

On average, the Washington defense is giving up 125.2 points per game (30th). Right now, they are on a 4 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. In their previous matchup vs. the Spurs, the Wizards’ defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 53% leading to 131 points.