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?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Wizards Team Leaders

WAS

Points	Bradley Beal 23.2
Assists	Brad Wanamaker 7
Rebounds	Kristaps Porzingis 8.82
FG%	Craig Sword 75
Steals	Brad Wanamaker 2
Blocks	Kristaps Porzingis 1.47

BK

Points	Kevin Durant 29.87
Assists	Kevin Durant 6.38
Rebounds	Andre Drummond 10.29
FG%	Nic Claxton 67.4
Steals	Kyrie Irving 1.41
Blocks	Nic Claxton 1.09

WAS

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

BK

Points	Kevin Durant 26.25
Assists	Kevin Durant 6.25
Rebounds	Nic Claxton 6.25
FG%	Nic Claxton 79.2
Steals	Kyrie Irving 1.75
Blocks	Nic Claxton 2.25

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Nets Team Leaders

WAS

Points	Bradley Beal 23.2
Assists	Brad Wanamaker 7
Rebounds	Kristaps Porzingis 8.82
FG%	Craig Sword 75
Steals	Brad Wanamaker 2
Blocks	Kristaps Porzingis 1.47

BK

Points	Kevin Durant 29.87
Assists	Kevin Durant 6.38
Rebounds	Andre Drummond 10.29
FG%	Nic Claxton 67.4
Steals	Kyrie Irving 1.41
Blocks	Nic Claxton 1.09

WAS

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

BK

Points	Kevin Durant 26.25
Assists	Kevin Durant 6.25
Rebounds	Nic Claxton 6.25
FG%	Nic Claxton 79.2
Steals	Kyrie Irving 1.75
Blocks	Nic Claxton 2.25

Injuries

Washington

Thomas Bryant (C)

Out Sun Back - 10 / 04 / 22

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)

out for season Rest - 08 / 04 / 22

Kristaps Porzingis (PF)

Out Fri Rest - 08 / 04 / 22

Daniel Gafford (PF)

Prob Sun Neck - 25 / 03 / 22

Isaiah Jackson (PF)

Prob Fri Head - 23 / 03 / 22

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)

Prob Sat Ankle - 19 / 03 / 22

Kyle Kuzma (PF)

Out indefinitely Knee - 19 / 03 / 22

Isaiah Jackson (PF)

Prob Wed Concussion - 17 / 03 / 22

Raul Neto (PG)

Ques Thurs Ankle - 08 / 03 / 22

Deni Avdija (SF)

Prob Fri Quadricep - 01 / 03 / 22

Brooklyn

Blake Griffin (PF)

Prob Sat Ankle - 22 / 04 / 22

Seth Curry (SG)

Prob Tues Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22

Seth Curry (SG)

Prob Fri Ankle - 07 / 04 / 22

James Johnson (PF)

Ques Fri Illness - 04 / 04 / 22

Goran Dragic (PG)

Prob Tues Conditioning - 02 / 04 / 22

Bruce Brown (PG)

Prob Tues Illness - 01 / 04 / 22

Seth Curry (SG)

Prob Wed Ankle - 01 / 04 / 22

Seth Curry (SG)

Ques Sun Ankle - 27 / 03 / 22

Goran Dragic (PG)

Prob Sun Knee - 27 / 03 / 22

Goran Dragic (PG)

Prob Sat Knee - 23 / 03 / 22

Injuries

Washington

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Thomas Bryant (C)	Out Sun	Back - 10 / 04 / 22	0-1	0-1	+ -
Bryant is bothered by lower-back tightness, and he will not suit up for Sunday's tilt versus the Hornets.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)	out for season	Rest - 08 / 04 / 22	0-2	0-2	+ -
Caldwell-Pope will not suit up for the remainder of the 2021-22 season.
Kristaps Porzingis (PF)	Out Fri	Rest - 08 / 04 / 22	0-2	0-2	+ -
Porzingis will not suit up against the Knicks on Friday, as he will be given a day of rest.
Daniel Gafford (PF)	Prob Sun	Neck - 25 / 03 / 22	5-5	5-5	+ -
Gafford was absent from the last game due to a neck strain, but it is likely that he will face the Warriors on Sunday.
Isaiah Jackson (PF)	Prob Fri	Head - 23 / 03 / 22	5-6	5-6	+ -
Jackson has missed the last four contests due to a headache, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Friday's clash against the Celtics.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)	Prob Sat	Ankle - 19 / 03 / 22	7-6	6-7	+ -
Caldwell-Pope is managing a left ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will face the Lakers on Saturday.
Kyle Kuzma (PF)	Out indefinitely	Knee - 19 / 03 / 22	7-6	6-7	+ -
Kuzma is out of commission with right knee tendinitis, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Isaiah Jackson (PF)	Prob Wed	Concussion - 17 / 03 / 22	7-7	7-7	+ -
Jackson is going through the concussion protocol, but it is likely that he will suit up for Wednesday's match against the Kings.
Raul Neto (PG)	Ques Thurs	Ankle - 08 / 03 / 22	8-11	12-7	+ -
Neto is bothered by a left ankle sprain, and it is undetermined if he will take on the Clippers on Thursday.
Deni Avdija (SF)	Prob Fri	Quadricep - 01 / 03 / 22	10-12	14-8	+ -
Avdija was removed from the last game with a right quad contusion, but it is projected that he will take on the Hawks on Friday.

Brooklyn

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Blake Griffin (PF)	Prob Sat	Ankle - 22 / 04 / 22	0-2	0-2	+ -
Griffin is tending to a sprained left ankle, but it is projected that he will face the Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Seth Curry (SG)	Prob Tues	Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22	2-3	2-3	+ -
Curry is dealing with left ankle soreness, but it is projected that he will be active in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Play-In against the Cavaliers.
Seth Curry (SG)	Prob Fri	Ankle - 07 / 04 / 22	3-3	2-4	+ -
Curry is tending to a sprained left ankle, but it is projected that he will suit up against the Cavaliers on Friday.
James Johnson (PF)	Ques Fri	Illness - 04 / 04 / 22	3-5	2-6	+ -
Johnson has missed the last two games due to an non-COVID-19 illness, and it is undetermined if he will take the floor against the Cavaliers on Friday.
Goran Dragic (PG)	Prob Tues	Conditioning - 02 / 04 / 22	3-6	2-7	+ -
Dragic has cleared the league's health and safety protocol, and it is anticipated that he will line up for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Play-In versus the Cavaliers.
Bruce Brown (PG)	Prob Tues	Illness - 01 / 04 / 22	3-6	2-7	+ -
Brown was held out of the last contest due to a non-COVID illness, but it is expected that he will be active for Tuesday's clash with the Rockets.
Seth Curry (SG)	Prob Wed	Ankle - 01 / 04 / 22	3-6	2-7	+ -
Curry has sat out the last two games with a left ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will face the Knicks on Wednesday.
Seth Curry (SG)	Ques Sun	Ankle - 27 / 03 / 22	4-8	3-9	+ -
Curry is hindered by a left ankle sprain, and it is unclear if he will be active against the Hornets on Sunday.
Goran Dragic (PG)	Prob Sun	Knee - 27 / 03 / 22	4-8	3-9	+ -
Dragic is dealing with a sore left knee, but it is expected that he will battle the Hornets on Sunday.
Goran Dragic (PG)	Prob Sat	Knee - 23 / 03 / 22	5-9	4-10	+ -
Dragic sat out the last contest with a sore left knee, but it is expected that he will battle the Heat on Saturday.