Golden State Warriors (20-20) vs Washington Wizards (6-33)
Game Info: Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 8:30 pm (Chase Center)
Betting Odds: Golden State Warriors -13.5 -- Over/Under: 229 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: MNMT
The Washington Wizards and Golden State Warriors meet Saturday in NBA action at the Chase Center. Here’s a Washington Wizards vs Golden State Warriors Prediction. This article will include a Washington Wizards vs Golden State Warriors Pick.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Suns and Timberwolves, and they play the Kings, Lakers, and Clippers next. The Washington Wizards are averaging 108.7 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 122.8 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 21.4 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Kyle Kuzma is averaging 14.1 points and 2.4 assists. Malcolm Brogdon is the third double-digit scorer, and Bilal Coulibaly is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The Golden State Warriors lost to the Raptors, beat the Timberwolves, and they play the Celtics, Kings, and Bulls next. The Golden State Warriors are averaging 111.2 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 110.8 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Stephen Curry averages 22.9 points and 6.2 assists, while Andrew Wiggins averages 16.8 points and 2.3 assists. Jonathan Kuminga is the third double-digit scorer and Buddy Hield is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 71.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 15 road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The favorites have won each of the Wizards' last eight games.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as underdogs on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Warriors have lost five of their last six games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The road team has won each of the Wizards' last three games.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in five of their last six games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Warriors' last eight night games against Southeast Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Wizards' last four games against Western Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
Washington Wizards vs Golden State Warriors Injury Report
The Washington Wizards will be without Marvin Bagley III, Malcolm Brogdon, and Saddiq Bey.
The Warriors won’t have Brandin Podziemski, Jonathan Kuminga, and Kyle Anderson.
Washington Wizards vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
I don't want to back the Washington Wizards as much as the next guy, but double-digit chalk with the Warriors isn't an option. The Warriors have had issues winning games, let alone covering, and that includes recent losses as decent-sized favorites against the Raptors, Heat, and Kings. The Warriors are also still down key rotation pieces including Jonathan Kuminga who is probably the team's second-best player. The Warriors should still win, and it shouldn't be close, but I'm still grabbing the points with the Wizards. I don't trust the Warriors with massive-sized numbers.
Randy’s Pick Washington Wizards +13.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
