San Antonio Spurs (7-34) vs. Washington Wizards (7-33)
January 20, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Washington Wizards -2; Over/Under: +239
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The San Antonio Spurs are riding a 4-game losing streak. The Washington Wizards need a win after losing 8 of their last 9 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a San Antonio Spurs vs Washington Wizards prediction.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Bulls, Hawks, Celtics, and Hornets during this streak. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 111.9 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 121.3 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 19.8 points and 10.1 rebounds, while Devin Vassell is averaging 17.7 points and 3.2 assists. Keldon Johnson is the third double-digit scorer and Zach Collins is grabbing 6 rebounds. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 38.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.1 rebounds per game.
San Antonio Spurs Team Facts
- The Spurs have lost each of their last 17 night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Each of the Spurs’ last seven night games at Capital One Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards recently beat the Hawks, but they’re coming off losses to the Pistons and Knicks. The Washington Wizards are averaging 115.4 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 125 points on 49.9 percent shooting. Kyle Kuzma is averaging 22.2 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Marvin Bagley III is averaging 20 points and 2 assists. Jordan Poole is the third double-digit scorer, and Tyus Jones is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.8 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Team Facts
- The Wizards have won each of their last nine games as home favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in each of their last five games as home favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Each of the last seven games between the Spurs and Wizards at Capital One Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
San Antonio Spurs vs Washington Wizards prediction
The Washington Wizards probably should be favored as they’re at home with the rest advantage, and they are probably the better team on paper. With that said, I still don’t want to lay points with the Wizards. Also, while the Spurs are on the end of a back to back, they should have Wembanyama considering he sat out last night due to rest. The Wizards are 3-14 SU at home. No, thanks. Give me the Spurs and the free bucket.
