Golden State Warriors vs Washington Wizards Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Wizards vs Warriors prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in San Francisco.

  • The Wizards head to San Francisco with a record of 6-33.
  • Defensively, Washington are giving up 122.8 points per game.
  • The Wizards are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Warriors.
  • The Warriors face the Wizards at 20-20.
  • Golden State has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (22nd).
  • The Warriors are coming off a 116-115 win vs. the Wizards.

Wizards vs Warriors Prediction

At 8:30 ET, the Golden State Warriors (-889) will host the Washington Wizards (+595) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 228.5.

The Wizards (6-33) come into this game on an eight-game losing streak and are 15th in the Eastern Conference. The Warriors (20-20) are 11th in the Western Conference and are favored by 13.5 points.

Wizards vs. Warriors Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Washington Wizards at Golden State Warriors
  • Where: San Francisco at Chase Center
  • Date: Saturday, January 18th
  • Betting Odds GS -13.5, WAS +595 | GS -889 O/U 228.5

Wizards Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for the Wizards?

Washington fell to 6-33 after a 130-123 home loss to the Suns on Thursday. The Wizards entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread, losing by seven. The game’s total score of 253 points exceeded the over/under line of 231.5 by 21.5 points.

The Suns took control early with an 11-0 run, jumping from 2-0 to 11-2. Washington struggled through the first three quarters, trailing 104-83 going into the 4th. They outscored Phoenix 40-26 in the final period but couldn’t complete the comeback.

Kyshawn George led the Wizards with 24 points and 6 threes, shooting 80% from the field and 75% from deep in their loss to the Suns. Jordan Poole added 18 points, though he shot just 37.5% overall and 30% from three.

As a team, the Wizards made 13 threes, shooting 31.7% from beyond the arc, but hit 50% of their field goals overall. George scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, while Corey Kispert added 6 of his 14 points in the final period.

Defensively, the Wizards struggled against the Suns, giving up 130 points on 51% shooting. Washington allowed 34 points in the 1st quarter and 35 in both the 2nd and 3rd before tightening up in the 4th, where they gave up 26 points.

The Wizards also had trouble defending the three, as the Suns hit 16 threes at a 48% clip. Washington sent Phoenix to the line 31 times, where they converted 26 free throws. The Wizards finished with 33 defensive rebounds, allowed 10 offensive boards, and recorded 13 steals.

Warriors Preview: Does Golden State Have What it Takes at Home?

Washington fell to 6-33 on the season after a 130-123 loss to the Suns on Thursday. The Wizards entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread, while the total score of 253 points exceeded the O/U line of 231.5.

The Suns took control early with an 11-0 run and led 104-83 going into the 4th quarter. Washington made a push in the final period, outscoring Phoenix 40-26, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

Stephen Curry knocked down 7 threes at a 58.3% clip, finishing with 31 points and 8 assists in the Warriors' win over the Timberwolves. Golden State hit 18 threes as a team, shooting 50% from beyond the arc and 48.8% overall from the field.

Andrew Wiggins added 24 points despite shooting just 37.5%, while Buddy Hield contributed 18 points, hitting 3 threes at 50%. Curry scored 12 points in the 1st quarter and added 8 more in the 4th, while Wiggins had 11 points in the 3rd and 7 in the final period.

The Warriors' defense was dominant in the 1st quarter, holding the Timberwolves to just 12 points, but they struggled in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarters, allowing 30, 36, and 37 points, respectively. Despite giving up 115 points, Golden State still managed to come away with the win.

Defensively, the Warriors allowed Minnesota to shoot 44% from the field and 45% from three, with the Timberwolves hitting 17 threes. Golden State also sent Minnesota to the free-throw line 29 times, where they made 22. The Warriors finished with 8 steals and 5 blocks.

Wizards vs Warriors Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last five road games, Washington has an ATS record of just 1-3-1. However, their overall record was 0-5 while averaging 106 points per game.
  • In their last three games at home, the Warriors have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 104 points per game in these contests.
  • Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Wizards have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
  • Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, Golden State has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.

Wizards vs Warriors Prediction

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