The Washington Wizards (6-33) travel to face off against the Golden State Warriors (20-20) on Saturday, January 18th. This game will be played at Chase Center in San Francisco and televised on NBCS. The Warriors are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Wizards are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Wizards. Tip-off is set for 8:30 ET.

Wizards vs Warriors

The Wizards Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Washington’s season continued to be a struggle, as they fell to 6-33 after a 130-123 home loss to the Suns on Thursday. The Wizards entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread, but the total score of 253 points exceeded the O/U line of 231.5 by 21.5 points.

After an 11-0 run by the Suns to start the game, Washington found themselves down 34-21 after the 1st quarter. Phoenix extended their lead to 104-83 by the end of the 3rd quarter, but the Wizards made a late push, outscoring the Suns 40-26 in the 4th quarter.

The Warriors Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Warriors evened their season record at 20-20 with a 116-115 road win over the Timberwolves on Wednesday. Golden State entered the game as +7 point underdogs and came away with the win, covering the spread. The total score of 231 points went over the pre-game line of 217.

Golden State started strong, going on a 13-0 run early and leading 34-12 after the 1st quarter. Minnesota fought back, outscoring the Warriors in each of the next three quarters, but Golden State held on for the win after entering the 4th quarter with an 87-78 lead.

Wizards Offense Breakdown

Kyshawn George’s 24 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter, led the Wizards in their 130-123 loss to the Suns. George hit 6 threes, shooting 75% from deep and 80% overall. Jordan Poole added 18 points, 9 of which came in the 1st quarter, despite shooting just 37.5% from the field.

As a team, the Wizards shot 50% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting 31.7% of their threes. They made 13 threes in total. Corey Kispert contributed 14 points, with 8 coming in the 3rd quarter, while Bilal Coulibaly added 6 of his 13 points in the 3rd as well.

Warriors Offense Breakdown

In their 116-115 win over the Timberwolves, the Warriors shot 48.8% from the field and made 18 threes at a 50% clip. Stephen Curry led the way with 31 points and 8 assists, hitting 7 threes at 58.3% efficiency.

Andrew Wiggins added 24 points despite shooting 37.5%, while Buddy Hield contributed 18 points, making 3 threes at 50%. Curry scored 12 points in the 1st quarter and 8 in the 4th, while Wiggins had 11 in the 3rd and 7 in the final period.

Wizards Team Defense

The Wizards struggled defensively on Thursday, giving up 130 points to the Suns. Washington allowed 34 points in the 1st quarter and 35 in both the 2nd and 3rd before tightening up in the 4th, where they allowed 26 points. Overall, the Suns shot 51% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Wizards allowed Phoenix to hit 16 threes at a 48% clip. The Suns also went to the line 31 times, making 26 free throws. Washington finished with 33 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 13 steals.

Warriors Team Defense

The Wizards struggled defensively against the Suns, giving up 130 points on 51% shooting. Washington allowed 34 points in the 1st quarter and 35 in both the 2nd and 3rd before tightening up in the 4th, where they gave up 26 points.

From beyond the arc, the Wizards allowed Phoenix to hit 16 threes at a 48% clip. The Suns also went to the line 31 times, making 26 free throws. Defensively, Washington recorded 13 steals and 4 blocks.

Wizards vs Warriors Trends

• Through their last three road contests, the Wizards offense has averaged 109 points per game while allowing an average of 126. Washington posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 1-2 ATS.
• Across the Warriors last five home games, the team averaged 102 points per game while allowing 106. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
• Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Wizards have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
• Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Golden State has an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 4-6 straight up.

Wizards vs Warriors Prediction

As the underdogs with a spread of +13.5, we recommend going with the Wizards on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 228.5, and our model projects the Wizards and Warriors to reach a combined total of 232 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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