A matchup featuring a sputtering NBA team will see the Washington Wizards (9-45) face the Denver Nuggets (36-19) at Ball Arena on February 22, 2024. The Wizards have lost eight in a row and are 2-8 over their last 10 games. They enter this matchup as 15-point underdogs. The over/under for the matchup is 232.5 points.
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Nuggets vs. Wizards Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | -15 | 232.5 |
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Injury Report as of February 22
Nuggets: Vlatko Cancar: Out (Knee), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Probable (Hamstring), Jamal Murray: Probable (Leg), Julian Strawther: Probable (Ankle), Hunter Tyson: Out (Finger)
Wizards: Isaiah Livers: Out (Hip)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Nuggets (-15) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Under (232.5) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Nuggets vs. Wizards Stat Rankings
| Nuggets Avg. (Rank) | Wizards Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 113.9 (19th) | Points Scored | 114.8 (16th) |
| 110.8 (6th) | Points Allowed | 123.9 (29th) |
| 44.1 (10th) | Rebounds | 40.7 (29th) |
| 11.1 (9th) | Off. Rebounds | 9.2 (27th) |
| 11.5 (26th) | 3pt Made | 12.1 (18th) |
| 28.6 (5th) | Assists | 28.1 (9th) |
| 11.7 (3rd) | Turnovers | 13.5 (21st) |
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Nuggets Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 53 | 26.1 | 12 | 8.9 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 1.1 |
| Jamal Murray | 40 | 20.5 | 3.9 | 6.5 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 2.4 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | 54 | 15.9 | 6.9 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 2.7 |
| Aaron Gordon | 49 | 13.8 | 6.7 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Reggie Jackson | 55 | 10.9 | 2.1 | 4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
Wizards Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | 52 | 21.8 | 6.3 | 4.2 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 2.3 |
| Jordan Poole | 52 | 15.6 | 2.4 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.9 |
| Deni Avdija | 54 | 13.8 | 6.6 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.1 |
| Marvin Bagley III | 11 | 13.8 | 8.3 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| Tyus Jones | 54 | 12.6 | 2.8 | 6.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
Betting Trends
- The Nuggets’ record against the spread is 22-31-2.
- As a 15-point favorite or greater, Denver has two wins ATS (2-1).
- There have been 20 Nuggets games (out of 55) that went over the total this season.
- In 19 games this year, Denver and its opponent have combined for more than 232.5 points.
- The over/under for this game is 232.5 points, 7.7 more than the average point total for Nuggets games this season.
- Against the spread, the Wizards are 26-27-1 this year.
- Washington is yet to lose ATS (1-0) as a 15-point underdog or more this season.
- Out of 54 Wizards games so far this year, 25 have hit the over.
- Washington’s games have had over 232.5 points 32 times this season.
- This season, Wizards games have resulted in an average scoring total of 238.6, which is 6.1 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
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