The Washington Wizards are off to a fast start this season, winning their first two games – including a big 135-134 victory over the Indiana Pacers. The same can’t be said about the Brooklyn Nets, who have dropped two of their first three games – including a big 16-point loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Can the Wizards stay perfect, or will the Nets put them in the loss column for the first time this year?
Brooklyn is favoured to win on the NBA odds.
Wizards vs. Nets NBA Betting Odds
Washington is 13-6-1 against the spread in their last 20 games dating back to last year and surprisingly, 6-1 ATS in their past seven matchups against the Nets. However, the Wizards are just 1-6 straight up in their last seven games when playing on the road.
As for Brooklyn, they are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games played at home and 5-2 SU in their past seven when playing at home against the Wizards. The under has been good for the Nets, cashing out in nine of their last 11 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Washington Wizards
Washington’s new-look offence has performed very well so far. Spencer Dinwiddie is fitting right in with his new team, dropping 34 points, six rebounds and nine assists for the team a few nights ago. This game will mark a return to Brooklyn, the team he used to play for. He’ll be motivated to show out to a team that felt he was expendable.
Kyle Kuzma has also been efficient in his own way, dropping 26 in their last game. The Wizards, as a team, are averaging 116.5 points per game while making 50 per cent of their three-point attempts. Defence wasn’t really great in their last game against the Pacers, which is something they will need in this game if they want to beat a stellar offensive team in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn Nets
The Nets are still without their superstar point guard Kyrie Irving as he continues to battle with the state over not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Still, this is a group that has Kevin Durant and James Harden out on the floor. Durant dropped 38 in the team’s last game while Harden had 15 points, seven rebounds and eight assists. LaMarcus Aldridge even came close to a double-double.
This team has been really hot and cold, as they were blown out in their two losses, yet they went on the road and beat the Philadelphia 76ers. Their defence has been nonexistent and without Irving, they can’t seem to outscore everyone at will. If they don’t improve soon on defence, they won’t look like the team everyone expects to be a championship contender.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Wizards vs. Nets?
Line History
No odds are available yet.
- Regular Season
Wizards Team Leaders
| Points |
22.74 |
| Assists |
6.16 |
| Rebounds |
8.86 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.36 |
| Blocks |
2.05 |
| Points |
28.55 |
| Assists |
9.33 |
| Rebounds |
7.95 |
| FG% |
57.5 |
| Steals |
1.48 |
| Blocks |
1.2 |
- Regular Season
Nets Team Leaders
| Points |
22.74 |
| Assists |
6.16 |
| Rebounds |
8.86 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.36 |
| Blocks |
2.05 |
| Points |
28.55 |
| Assists |
9.33 |
| Rebounds |
7.95 |
| FG% |
57.5 |
| Steals |
1.48 |
| Blocks |
1.2 |
Injuries
Deni Avdija (SF)
Aaron Holiday (PG)
Isaiah Todd (PF)
Spencer Dinwiddie (PG)
Daniel Gafford (PF)
Spencer Dinwiddie (PG)
Bradley Beal (SG)
Kyle Kuzma (PF)
Davis Bertans (PF)
Isaiah Jackson (PF)
Nic Claxton (PF)
David Duke Jr. (PG)
Bruce Brown (PG)
Kevin Durant (SF)
Joe Harris (SG)
Paul Millsap (PF)
James Johnson (PF)
Paul Millsap (PF)
Nic Claxton (PF)
Bruce Brown (PG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Deni Avdija (SF) | Prob Fri | Flu - 02 / 12 / 21 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Avdija is experiencing flu-like symptoms, but it is projected that he will take on the Cavaliers on Friday. |
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| Aaron Holiday (PG) | Prob Fri | Flu - 01 / 12 / 21 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Holiday sat out the last contest with flu-like symptoms, but it is likely that he will be available for Friday's tilt against the Cavaliers. |
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| Isaiah Todd (PF) | Ques Fri | Toe - 01 / 12 / 21 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Todd missed the previous game due to a right toe contusion, and it is unknown if he will take the court against the Cavaliers on Friday. |
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| Spencer Dinwiddie (PG) | Out Sat | Rest - 27 / 11 / 21 | 2-3 | 4-1 | + - |
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Dinwiddie will not be available for Saturday's matchup with the Cavaliers as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Daniel Gafford (PF) | Ques Sat | Thumb - 18 / 11 / 21 | 3-6 | 5-4 | + - |
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Gafford sat out the previous game due to a right thumb sprain, and it is unclear if he will play in Saturday's clash versus the Heat. |
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| Spencer Dinwiddie (PG) | Out Thurs | Rest - 18 / 11 / 21 | 3-6 | 5-4 | + - |
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Dinwiddie will not dress for Thursday's game versus the Heat as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Bradley Beal (SG) | Prob Wed | Personal - 12 / 11 / 21 | 5-7 | 5-7 | + - |
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Beal has sat out the last two games while tending to a personal matter, but it is anticipated that he will be active Wednesday versus the Hornets. |
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| Kyle Kuzma (PF) | Ques Fri | Forearm - 03 / 11 / 21 | 7-9 | 6-10 | + - |
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Kuzma exited the last game with a right forearm contusion, and it is undetermined if he will take on the Grizzlies on Friday. |
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| Davis Bertans (PF) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 01 / 11 / 21 | 8-9 | 7-10 | + - |
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Bertans is sidelined with a left ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will return to the lineup on Wednesday versus the Pelicans. |
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| Isaiah Jackson (PF) | Out indefinitely | Knee - 28 / 10 / 21 | 10-9 | 8-11 | + - |
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Jackson is sidelined with a hyperextended left knee, and a date for his return has yet to be established. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Claxton (PF) | Prob Fri | Illness - 03 / 12 / 21 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Claxton is expected to play Friday against the Timberwolves after recovering from a non-COVID-19 illness. |
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| David Duke Jr. (PG) | Out Fri | Hip - 30 / 11 / 21 | 0-2 | 1-1 | + - |
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Duke Jr. sat out the previous game due to a left hip flexor tendinopathy, and he will not be active Friday versus the Timberwolves. |
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| Bruce Brown (PG) | Prob Sat | Hamstring - 19 / 11 / 21 | 2-4 | 5-1 | + - |
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Brown has sat out the previous two games with left hamstring tightness, but it is likely that he will play against the Suns on Saturday. |
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| Kevin Durant (SF) | Prob Mon | Shoulder - 19 / 11 / 21 | 2-4 | 5-1 | + - |
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Durant missed the last contest with a right shoulder sprain, but it is likely that he will partake in Monday's showdown versus the Cavaliers. |
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| Joe Harris (SG) | Late Jan | Ankle - 15 / 11 / 21 | 3-5 | 6-2 | + - |
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Harris is idle after having arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle, and he is projected to miss four to eight weeks. |
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| Paul Millsap (PF) | Prob Mon | Personal - 13 / 11 / 21 | 4-6 | 8-2 | + - |
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Millsap has missed the last four games while tending to a personal matter, but it is projected that he will be available for Monday's contest against the Cavaliers. |
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| James Johnson (PF) | Ques Sun | Knee - 07 / 11 / 21 | 5-8 | 9-4 | + - |
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Johnson has missed the last four games with left knee soreness, and it is unclear if he will face the Thunder on Sunday. |
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| Paul Millsap (PF) | Prob Wed | Personal - 30 / 10 / 21 | 7-9 | 10-6 | + - |
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Millsap missed the last contest while tending to a personal matter, but it is anticipated that he will be available Wednesday versus the Hawks. |
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| Nic Claxton (PF) | Mid Dec | Illness - 27 / 10 / 21 | 8-10 | 10-8 | + - |
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Claxton is sidelined due to an illness, and he is not expected to return until the middle part of December. |
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| Bruce Brown (PG) | Prob Mon | Calf - 25 / 10 / 21 | 8-11 | 10-9 | + - |
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Brown is nursing a right calf contusion, but he is expected to take on the Wizards on Monday. |
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WASHINGTON WIZARDS
113 -
BROOKLYN NETS
121
Score
Prediction
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Line History
No odds are available yet.
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- Regular Season
Wizards Team Leaders
Points 22.74
Assists 6.16
Rebounds 8.86
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.36
Blocks 2.05
Points 28.55
Assists 9.33
Rebounds 7.95
FG% 57.5
Steals 1.48
Blocks 1.2
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- Regular Season
Nets Team Leaders
Points 22.74
Assists 6.16
Rebounds 8.86
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.36
Blocks 2.05
Points 28.55
Assists 9.33
Rebounds 7.95
FG% 57.5
Steals 1.48
Blocks 1.2
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Injuries
Deni Avdija (SF)
Prob Fri Flu - 02 / 12 / 21Aaron Holiday (PG)
Prob Fri Flu - 01 / 12 / 21Isaiah Todd (PF)
Ques Fri Toe - 01 / 12 / 21Spencer Dinwiddie (PG)
Out Sat Rest - 27 / 11 / 21Daniel Gafford (PF)
Ques Sat Thumb - 18 / 11 / 21Spencer Dinwiddie (PG)
Out Thurs Rest - 18 / 11 / 21Bradley Beal (SG)
Prob Wed Personal - 12 / 11 / 21Kyle Kuzma (PF)
Ques Fri Forearm - 03 / 11 / 21Davis Bertans (PF)
Prob Wed Ankle - 01 / 11 / 21Isaiah Jackson (PF)
Out indefinitely Knee - 28 / 10 / 21Nic Claxton (PF)
Prob Fri Illness - 03 / 12 / 21David Duke Jr. (PG)
Out Fri Hip - 30 / 11 / 21Bruce Brown (PG)
Prob Sat Hamstring - 19 / 11 / 21Kevin Durant (SF)
Prob Mon Shoulder - 19 / 11 / 21Joe Harris (SG)
Late Jan Ankle - 15 / 11 / 21Paul Millsap (PF)
Prob Mon Personal - 13 / 11 / 21James Johnson (PF)
Ques Sun Knee - 07 / 11 / 21Paul Millsap (PF)
Prob Wed Personal - 30 / 10 / 21Nic Claxton (PF)
Mid Dec Illness - 27 / 10 / 21Bruce Brown (PG)
Prob Mon Calf - 25 / 10 / 21Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Deni Avdija (SF) Prob Fri Flu - 02 / 12 / 21 1-0 1-0 + - Avdija is experiencing flu-like symptoms, but it is projected that he will take on the Cavaliers on Friday.
Aaron Holiday (PG) Prob Fri Flu - 01 / 12 / 21 1-1 2-0 + - Holiday sat out the last contest with flu-like symptoms, but it is likely that he will be available for Friday's tilt against the Cavaliers.
Isaiah Todd (PF) Ques Fri Toe - 01 / 12 / 21 1-1 2-0 + - Todd missed the previous game due to a right toe contusion, and it is unknown if he will take the court against the Cavaliers on Friday.
Spencer Dinwiddie (PG) Out Sat Rest - 27 / 11 / 21 2-3 4-1 + - Dinwiddie will not be available for Saturday's matchup with the Cavaliers as he will be given a day of rest.
Daniel Gafford (PF) Ques Sat Thumb - 18 / 11 / 21 3-6 5-4 + - Gafford sat out the previous game due to a right thumb sprain, and it is unclear if he will play in Saturday's clash versus the Heat.
Spencer Dinwiddie (PG) Out Thurs Rest - 18 / 11 / 21 3-6 5-4 + - Dinwiddie will not dress for Thursday's game versus the Heat as he will be given a day of rest.
Bradley Beal (SG) Prob Wed Personal - 12 / 11 / 21 5-7 5-7 + - Beal has sat out the last two games while tending to a personal matter, but it is anticipated that he will be active Wednesday versus the Hornets.
Kyle Kuzma (PF) Ques Fri Forearm - 03 / 11 / 21 7-9 6-10 + - Kuzma exited the last game with a right forearm contusion, and it is undetermined if he will take on the Grizzlies on Friday.
Davis Bertans (PF) Prob Wed Ankle - 01 / 11 / 21 8-9 7-10 + - Bertans is sidelined with a left ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will return to the lineup on Wednesday versus the Pelicans.
Isaiah Jackson (PF) Out indefinitely Knee - 28 / 10 / 21 10-9 8-11 + - Jackson is sidelined with a hyperextended left knee, and a date for his return has yet to be established.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Nic Claxton (PF) Prob Fri Illness - 03 / 12 / 21 0-1 1-0 + - Claxton is expected to play Friday against the Timberwolves after recovering from a non-COVID-19 illness.
David Duke Jr. (PG) Out Fri Hip - 30 / 11 / 21 0-2 1-1 + - Duke Jr. sat out the previous game due to a left hip flexor tendinopathy, and he will not be active Friday versus the Timberwolves.
Bruce Brown (PG) Prob Sat Hamstring - 19 / 11 / 21 2-4 5-1 + - Brown has sat out the previous two games with left hamstring tightness, but it is likely that he will play against the Suns on Saturday.
Kevin Durant (SF) Prob Mon Shoulder - 19 / 11 / 21 2-4 5-1 + - Durant missed the last contest with a right shoulder sprain, but it is likely that he will partake in Monday's showdown versus the Cavaliers.
Joe Harris (SG) Late Jan Ankle - 15 / 11 / 21 3-5 6-2 + - Harris is idle after having arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle, and he is projected to miss four to eight weeks.
Paul Millsap (PF) Prob Mon Personal - 13 / 11 / 21 4-6 8-2 + - Millsap has missed the last four games while tending to a personal matter, but it is projected that he will be available for Monday's contest against the Cavaliers.
James Johnson (PF) Ques Sun Knee - 07 / 11 / 21 5-8 9-4 + - Johnson has missed the last four games with left knee soreness, and it is unclear if he will face the Thunder on Sunday.
Paul Millsap (PF) Prob Wed Personal - 30 / 10 / 21 7-9 10-6 + - Millsap missed the last contest while tending to a personal matter, but it is anticipated that he will be available Wednesday versus the Hawks.
Nic Claxton (PF) Mid Dec Illness - 27 / 10 / 21 8-10 10-8 + - Claxton is sidelined due to an illness, and he is not expected to return until the middle part of December.
Bruce Brown (PG) Prob Mon Calf - 25 / 10 / 21 8-11 10-9 + - Brown is nursing a right calf contusion, but he is expected to take on the Wizards on Monday.