Brooklyn Nets vs Washington Wizards Prediction, Preview and Odds - 01/19/2022

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Venue:  Capital One Arena, Washington, DC

Where to Watch:  NBCS-DC

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Nets +1, Wizards -1; Over/Under:  229.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Nets +1, Wizards -1; Over/Under:  229.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Nets +1.5, Wizards -1.5; Over/Under:  230.5 points

 

Brooklyn Nets:  27-16 (1st place, Atlantic Division)

Washington Wizards:  23-21 (3rd place, Southeast Division)

 

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Brooklyn Nets:  4-6 last 10

Washington Wizards:  6-4 last 10

 

 

 

The Nets are coming into this game with a 27-16 record overall and they are 15-5 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They have lost 2 of their last 3 games and are coming into this one off of a loss in their last game. Their last win was against the New Orleans Pelicans while their 2 losses in that span came against the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Cleveland Cavaliers in their last game. Kyrie Irving led the team in points in that game with 27 while James Harden was next on the team with 22 points. Harden led the team in assists in that game with 10 while he and Irving both led the team in rebounds with 7 each. They were 49.4% from the field, 40% from 3-point range, and 72.2% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 111.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 109.2 PPG against them. The Nets have an ATS record of 16-26-1 this season and their O/U record is 20-23.

 

 

The Wizards are coming into this game with a 23-21 record overall and they are 13-8 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They have won 4 of their last 5 games and are coming into this one off of a win in their last game. Their last loss was against the Portland Trail Blazers while their 4 wins in that span came against the Orlando Magic, the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Magic again, and the Philadelphia 76ers in their last game. Montrezl Harrell led the team in points in that game off the bench with 18 while Kyle Kuzma and Thomas Bryant were both next on the team with 15 points each. Spencer Dinwiddie led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Kuzma led the team in rebounds with 16. They were 48.3% from the field, 30% from 3-point range, and 75% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 108 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 109.5 PPG against them. The Wizards have an ATS record of 19-24-1 this season and their O/U record is 23-20-1.

 

 

The Wizards are coming into this game as a 1 point favorite with the current betting odds according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Nets recently lost Kevin Durant for a few weeks and they did not play well in that game after he left. Even with both Harden and Irving left in the game they were unable to do much to win and even when they still had a chance at the end they completely imploded. It is going to take a little time for the Nets to adjust to playing without Durant and they likely will not play their best in the next few games as they try to figure things out. They are getting a Wizards side that has been playing well and have won 4 of their last 5 games. The Wizards should be able to take advantage of a shorthanded Nets team here. The best bet to place in this game is on the Wizards to cover the spread and to win this game.

 

Nets Wizards Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Wednesday, January 19, 2022 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Wizards 109 Nets 103.

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Brooklyn Nets: 22-34 O/U when the line is +3 to -3. 5-18 O/U when the total is greater than or equal to 220. 16-23 O/U as a road underdog. 2-8 O/U after 2 or more consecutive unders. 2-6 O/U after having lost 2 of their last 3 games.

Washington Wizards: 11-5 ATS when the line is +3 to -3. 20-14 ATS as a home favorite of 6 points or less. 26-18 ATS against Atlantic division opponents. 11-2 ATS after having won 4 of their last 5 games. 22-9 ATS after a win by 10 points or more.

 

 

Brooklyn Nets:  N. Claxton (PF) Ques Wed - Hamstring injury. K. Irving (PG) Ques Wed - Personal. J. Johnson (PF) Ques Wed - Illness. P. Millsap (PF) Ques Wed - Personal. D. Bembry (SG) Ques Wed - Back injury. K. Durant (SF) Late Feb - Knee injury. J. Harris (SG) Late Jan - Ankle injury.

Washington Wizards:  None.

 

 

 

"You can't replace Kev. It's impossible. We just faced that reality right now." - Kyrie Irving on the injury to Kevin Durant after their loss against the Cavaliers on Monday.

 

 

"Some feelings, words don't do justice, and I think today was one for me. You get kind of consumed in the game at a certain point, and you no longer care where you're at. You're just doing what you need to do to get the team moving forward, whether it's when I'm standing up as the head coach or if I'm sitting on the bench as an assistant coach." - Joseph Blair on taking charge of the team for their win against the 76ers on Monday.

 

 

 

PG     James Harden

SG    Kyrie Irving

SF     DeAndre' Bembry

PF     Kessler Edwards

C     LaMarcus Aldridge

 

PG    Spencer Dinwiddie

SG    Bradley Beal

SF    Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

PF    Kyle Kuzma

C    Daniel Gafford

 

 

PPG: K. Durant (29.3)

APG: J. Harden (10)

Reb/G: J. Harden (8)

 

PPG: B. Beal (23.7)

APG: B. Beal (6.4)

RPG: K. Kuzma (8.9)

 

Coaches:

Brooklyn Nets: Steve Nash (2nd season)

Washington Wizards: Wes Unseld (1st season)