Nets vs. Wizards NBA Prediction
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ATS Consultants) – The Nets have won three of their last four games so can they keep up their recent solid play when they visit the Wizards tonight?
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GAME INFO: These two teams have yet to play this season. Brooklyn (17-15 SU, 14-16-2 ATS, 12-19-1 O/U) is coming off a 110-93 win over Oklahoma City on Jan. 2, getting 9.5 with a total of 196.5. Yet most of their games have still gone Under, even with a coaching change. Washington is coming off an 89-81 road loss at Indiana on Wednesday getting 11 (181.5). Brooklyn travels to the Verizon Center in Washington D.C. to take on the Wizards at 7pmET.
ODDS: Oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv have installed the Nets as a 5.5-point favorite. The total is 183 in most books.
LINE MOVEMENT: Brooklyn opened as a 5.5-point favorite and remained there at
most books. The total started at 184 and moved to 183 in most books.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the current wagers placed on tonight’s game, 76% of NBA public bettors currently favor the Nets. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided to get the most updated public betting numbers.
NBA FREE PICK: Take the under. According to latest NBA trends, Nets are 0-5-1 Under last 6 vs. NBA Southeast. 1-6-1 Under last 8 games following a ATS win, 1-5 Under last 6 vs. a team with a losing S.U. record and 2-9-1 Under last 12 games following a S.U. win. Washington is 3-9-1 Under last 13 vs. a team with a winning SU record, 3-9-1 Under last 13 overall, 1-5 Under last 6 in series and 3-7 Under last 10 at home in series.
The Brooklyn Nets take on the team with the worst record and lowest-scoring offense in the NBA, who are riding a three-game losing streak. Washington is averaging 88.7 points – almost three less than the next-closest team. The Nets continue to show the inconsistency that helped get Avery Johnson fired. After a 104-73 loss at San Antonio being the low and the 110-93 triumph over Oklahoma City the high. Injuries have hampered Washington’s offense, who has been without point guard John Wall (knee) all season and is missing his backup, A.J. Price, due to a fractured hand. The Wizards have hit the century mark only five times this season – three without overtime. They are averaging 84 points during the current three-game slide and are coming off an 89-81 setback at Indiana. They’ll continue their problems scoring in this game.
2013 NBA FREE PICK: WIZARDS/NETS UNDER 183
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