The Brooklyn Nets (21-56) are currently on a five-game losing streak and will compete against the Washington Wizards (37-40) at the Verizon Center. The game gets underway at 7:00 pm ET on Wednesday, Apr. 6 and can be seen on YES and WA2.
The Wizards are hoping for a better outcome after their 114-109 loss to the Clippers on Sunday. Marcin Gortat was the team’s leading scorer, finishing with 21 points. The Nets, meanwhile, are coming off a blowout 106-87 loss to the Pelicans on Sunday. Thomas Robinson scored 11 points and recorded 15 rebounds earning his sixth double-double of the season.
This is the second game of the year between these two teams, with the Wizards winning the first matchup 111-96. John Wall recorded a double-double with 22 points and 13 assists.
The Wizards have gone 37-40 Straight Up (SU) and 39-37-1 Against The Spread (ATS). They are 3-7 ATS over their last 10 games. Spreading the ball around is a huge part of Washington’s offense. They are fifth in the league in assists with an average of 24.3 per game.
Across the court, the Nets head into the game with records of 37-39-1 ATS and 21-56 SU. Against the Eastern Conference, Brooklyn is 21-56 SU and 37-39-1 ATS. The Nets have shown improvement on the offensive end over the most recent 10 game stretch. Over that span, Brooklyn is averaging 106.6 PPG, significantly more than their season average of 98.4.
In their previous meeting this season, Washington beat Brooklyn, bumping its SU record to 6-4 over the Nets in their last 10 meetings. Furthermore, the Wizards hold the advantage ATS with a record of 6-4.
Predictions: SU Winner – Was
Notes
“Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games “.
“Washington is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games at home”.
“Washington is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home”.
“The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington’s last 6 games at home”.
“Washington is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Brooklyn”.
“Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Brooklyn”.
“The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 6 games when playing Brooklyn”.
“Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Brooklyn”.
“Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Brooklyn”.
“The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games when playing at home against Brooklyn”.
Washington scores an average of 103.5 points per game (ranked 10th). Brooklyn ranks 23rd in points allowed per game with 105.3.
Brooklyn ranks 23rd in points allowed per road game (107.0 PPG), while Washington ranks ninth in points per home game with 105.4.
The Brooklyn Nets lost their last game by 19 points. In games decided by a margin of 18 points or more, the Washington Wizards are 5-10. Brooklyn is 0-10 in blowouts this season.
When giving up fewer than 100 points, Brooklyn has a 9-7 record. When Washington scores fewer than 100, they are an abysmal 6-21.
When allowing 100 or more points in a game, the Nets are just 12-49 this season. Washington is a winning 31-19 when registering triple digits.
The Nets have an offensive rating of 101.4 (ranked 27th), while the Wizards rank 15th for their defensive rating of 104.3.
Washington has an average field goal percentage of 45.8%. Brooklyn is a subpar 8-41 when opponents have a similar or higher field goal percentage.
On average, the Washington Wizards attempt 24.0 three point field goals per game and the Brooklyn Nets attempt 17.0 per game. In games where they attempt at least 25 threes, Washington is 19-17, while Brooklyn has a losing record of 1-3.
Washington has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.75 this season (ranked ninth), while Brooklyn ranks lower at 20th with an A/TO of 1.53.
Washington is ranked 27th when it comes to offensive rebounding. Brooklyn ranks 25th in defensive rebounds.
Washington averages 8.6 steals per game, ranking seventh in the league. Brooklyn is a poor 16-33 when it allows at least 8 steals.
