Washington Showing Its Magic
The Washington Wizards face the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, riding a five-game winning streak.
They have won the last three road games, so they’re enjoying their basketball, which reflects in NBA betting markets. Washington is the -6 favorite to beat the struggling Spurs, who have lost five in a row.
Let’s check the latest NBA news, stats, injury report and NBA lines for Wizards vs Spurs. We’ve got plenty of NBA picks for you to consider.
Wizards Casting Spell
It has been an impressive winning run for the Wizards, who improved to 23-26 with a 113-103 road win against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday.
They also got the better of the Dallas Mavericks 127-126, so they have hit top gear, posing a problem for teams like the Spurs, who are struggling to produce the goods.
The Wizards are 23-23-3 against the spread (ATS), but that number has improved significantly recently. They have covered their last five spreads, including two as the sportsbook favorite.
We liked what they displayed against the Pelicans, including a double-double from Daniel Gafford.
“No matter what, I just kept playing,” Gafford said. “We’ve got KP out. So, really just stepping up was the main thing on my mind … just locking in and being able to play physical throughout the full game.”
Kristaps Porzingis is back, which only adds to the appeal of the Wizards. With Porginzis and Bradley Beal firing, they are tough to stop.
Spurs Defense Not Showing Up
The Spurs have been scoring enough points to win games, but their defense has been abysmal.
They allowed totals of 128, 138, and 147 from their last five games, so that shows us a lack of heart, and it’s not what bettors want to see.
Ranking 30th in the NBA, the Spurs’ defense is in tatters, and getting +6 with NBA odds might not be enough, especially against a red-hot team.
They are 23-27 ATS, so it’s not tragic, but they’re on a downward turn with failing to cover the last four spreads.
To their credit, they have been playing against tough teams. They played the Suns, Clippers, and Lakers in their last five, so playing an Eastern Conference team could give them some relief.
Washington’s offense ranks 23rd, so the Spurs scoring around 120 points could be enough to get it done.
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Wizards vs Spurs Head-to-Head
The Spurs should have confidence after covering the last four spreads against the Wizards.
They were favored to win three of the last four and they won them all straight-up.
Washington is 4-17-1 ATS in the last 22 meetings in San Antonio.
Wizards vs Spurs Game Information
- Game: Wizards (23-26) vs Spurs (14-36)
- Day/Time: Monday, Jan. 30th, 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX
- Wizards vs Spurs Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
Wizards vs Spurs Betting Lines
Wizards vs Spurs Picks & Prediction
The stats are with the Spurs, but the heart is not. We’re taking the Wizards to win and cover the spread because they have momentum on their side.
The -6 line is fair and over 238 is also worth including because the Spurs’ defense isn’t showing up.
Washington is listed at -230 in our Vegas NBA lines. This means that if you wager $100 on the Wizards, there’s a chance to win $43. San Antonio is +190, offering a chance to win $190 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives Washington a 69.70% chance to win, with the Spurs at 34.48%.
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