Warriors vs. Wizards Point Spread: NBA Odds, Prediction
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Andrew Rogers
Golden State has won eight consecutive games and 10 of its last 11, and has obliterated opposing defences along the way, scoring 130 or more points six times over that stretch – including a comfortable 130-112 win against the host Clippers last time out.
NBA Point Spread and Betting Analysis
Washington as a double-digit home underdog is a bit of a unicorn; it has happened just one other time in the past six years. But regardless of location, the Wizards have disappointed spread bettors when receiving 10 or more points, having gone 4-11 ATS in its past 15 games in that situation. On the flip side, the Warriors have been nearly automatic as double-digit faves, going 13-3 ATS the last 16 times they’ve faced that scenario.
The total for this one is a bit on the high side at 235, and that should come as no surprise to anyone who has followed the Warriors lately. They’re 5-1 O/U in their past six road games, and 13-3 to the over in their previous 16 following a double-digit SU victory last time out. Washington has surpassed the number in each of its past four games against the Pacific Division, and the teams are 5-2 O/U in their last seven games at Capital One Arena.
Golden State Warriors
Any opportunity to get the Warriors at even a slight discount in the NBA championship futures odds has passed you by. Not only is Golden State an unfathomable -188 favourite, bettors are getting an incredible +137 on the field. The Warriors have covered in five of their past six games against the Eastern Conference, but have faced just two East opponents since their Dec. 12 loss to the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena.
Washington Wizards
The Wizards are 8-2 ATS in their past 10, and they have a much-improved defence to thank for that. Washington comes in to Thursday’s game having allowed 115.2 points per game – good for second-last in the league – but has limited foes to 106 or fewer points in seven of their previous 11 games. Forward Trevor Ariza has found new life, averaging 14.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 19 games since being acquired from Phoenix in mid-December.
