Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Saturday

If you agree with our prediction that the Nuggets can be superior to the Wizards, you can get -110 for this pick against the spread. The favorites should be capable of covering the -13.5 line.

Denver Nuggets have suffered a defeat in back-to-back road games including a recent 126-114 loss. This occurred at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse against Cleveland Cavaliers. Nikola Jokic put on a huge performance, notching a triple-double featuring 27 points, 20 rebounds and 11 assists.

Washington Wizards have lost their last sixteen games, most recently suffering a 137-101 home defeat to Dallas Mavericks at Capital One Arena. Malcolm Brogdon was able to score 16 points, with Marvin Bagley III getting 16 and Bub Carrington 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 130-110 win for the Nuggets at Ball Arena when they last played the Wizards. The Nuggets have won six on the spin against the Wizards. They’ve also claimed 7 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	11	3	0.786	124.6	113.1	11.5	6-1	5-2	2-1	9-2	8-2	1W
Wizards	1	13	0.071	112.6	128.9	-16.3	0-6	1-7	0-2	0-9	0-10	12L

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4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. The Nuggets are averaging 114.8 points, 41.8 rebounds, 29.5 assists, 8.8 steals and 4.5 blocks while shooting 49.6% from the field and 73.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 115.6 points and 45.9 rebounds per contest.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 21.2 points and 9.1 rebounds, Jamal Murray 7.2 assists and Michael Porter Jr. 2.0 (41.7%) 3-pointers.

The Wizards have won all of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 103.2 points, 43.6 rebounds, 23.0 assists, 7.3 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 43.2% from the field and 74.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 123.7 points and 47.3 rebounds.

Jordan Poole is averaging 13.8 points, 4.6 assists and 1.8 (34.6%) 3-pointers made, while Jonas Valanciunas has an average of 7.4 rebounds.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets lineup: Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Russell Westbrook, Peyton Watson, Nikola Jokic.

Washington Wizards lineup: Bilal Coulibaly, Bub Carrington, Justin Champagnie, Jordan Poole, Jonas Valanciunas.

Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards Prediction & Picks

Our best pick is that Nuggets can enjoy a big victory in this NBA showdown, leading us to go against the spread at -13.5. The line makes lots of appeal and there are odds of -110 that can be taken for the favorites.

The expert basketball handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our NBA predictions along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

Key Nuggets vs Wizards stats:

• The +13.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wizards in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +13.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wizards in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +13.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wizards in 3 consecutive games at home.

Nuggets -13.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our cappers have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

If you want to pimp the odds about the Nuggets covering the line, you might consider going down the Bet Builder route and combine this spread pick with other selections.

Our Game Prediction

Nuggets -13.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jordan Poole Under 22.5 Points -110

Jordan Poole (Wizards) has an average of 15.75 points in the past 4 games. There could once again be a failure on his part to cover the line and the Player Points bet can be backed at -110.

Latest Jordan Poole Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 21.5

-115

Under 21.5

-115

Assists

Over 5.5

-118

Under 5.5

-114

Rebounds

Over 2.5

+114

Under 2.5

-149

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Bilal Coulibaly Over 2.5 Assists -175

Bilal Coulibaly (Wizards) has finished with Over 2.5 assists in 7 of the past 9 games. You can secure betting odds of -175 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Assists wager making appeal.

Latest Bilal Coulibaly Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 10.5

-132

Under 10.5

-100

Assists

Over 2.5

-182

Under 2.5

+135

Rebounds

Over 4.5

-127

Under 4.5

-106

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Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets 122 - 104 Wizards

There are stacks of correct score lines available and we’re looking at the Nuggets to achieve a winning scoreline of 122-104 where a huge potential return is on the cards.

Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -714 about Denver Nuggets which reflects they have a 88% chance of winning this NBA game. For those wanting to back Washington Wizards, you will find +520 about the underdogs.

11.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 234 right now. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. Those who wager Under 234 can get -106.

The Nuggets can be backed in lots of ways and that includes Race to 20 Points where they are -270 favorites. The Wizards are +210 should you think they’ll make this total first instead.

If you’re betting on basketball, we recommend heading to the betting sites and scanning through the many team props and game lines. There’s a chance to wager pre-game and in-game.

Moneyline

Nuggets

-714

Wizards

+520

Point Spread

Nuggets -11.5

-110

Wizards +11.5

-110

Total Points

Under 234

-106

Over 234

-114

Nikola Jokic is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -125 that he gets Over 31.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -106.

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 31.5

-125

Under 31.5

-106

Jordan Poole (Wizards)

Over 21.5

-115

Under 21.5

-115

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 21.5

-108

Under 21.5

-123

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 18.5

-115

Under 18.5

-115

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 15.5

-103

Under 15.5

-130

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 14.5

-103

Under 14.5

-132

Jonas Valanciunas (Wizards)

Over 13.5

-100

Under 13.5

-132

Carlton Carrington (Wizards)

Over 11.5

-114

Under 11.5

-118

Bilal Coulibaly (Wizards)

Over 10.5

-132

Under 10.5

-100

Alex Sarr (Wizards)

Over 10.5

-114

Under 10.5

-118

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 9.5

-109

Under 9.5

-120

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 6.5

+104

Under 6.5

-137

Jordan Poole (Wizards)

Over 5.5

-118

Under 5.5

-114

Carlton Carrington (Wizards)

Over 4.5

-108

Under 4.5

-123

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 3.5

-122

Under 3.5

-109

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 2.5

+136

Under 2.5

-179

Bilal Coulibaly (Wizards)

Over 2.5

-182

Under 2.5

+135

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 13.5

-100

Under 13.5

-132

Jonas Valanciunas (Wizards)

Over 8.5

-108

Under 8.5

-125

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 7.5

+115

Under 7.5

-152

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 6.5

+105

Under 6.5

-139

Alex Sarr (Wizards)

Over 5.5

-152

Under 5.5

+114

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

+123

Under 4.5

-164

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

-118

Under 4.5

-114

Bilal Coulibaly (Wizards)

Over 4.5

-127

Under 4.5

-106

Carlton Carrington (Wizards)

Over 3.5

-152

Under 3.5

+115

Jordan Poole (Wizards)

Over 2.5

+114

Under 2.5

-149

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Denver Nuggets Stats

Washington Wizards Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -13.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +13.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 230.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 233.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 230.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 230.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 114.80 pts and allowed 115.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 117.80 pts and allowed 115.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 226.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 230.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 230.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 230.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 103.20 pts and allowed 123.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 106.60 pts and allowed 123.70 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 32.50 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.20 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.20 (73.3%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.8, Offensive 8.80, Defensive 33.00
• Assists: 29.50
• Blocks: 4.50
• Steals: 8.80
• Turnovers : 13.40
• Personal Fouls: 17.10

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 33.90 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.80 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.60 (74.58%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.6, Offensive 10.00, Defensive 34.60
• Assists: 29.70
• Blocks: 4.20
• Steals: 9.00
• Turnovers : 12.90
• Personal Fouls: 17.90

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.60 (51%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.00 (30%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.00 (74.42%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.6, Offensive 9.70, Defensive 33.90
• Assists: 23.00
• Blocks: 4.10
• Steals: 7.30
• Turnovers : 15.30
• Personal Fouls: 20.80

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.10 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.50 (29%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.90 (76.47%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.3, Offensive 9.30, Defensive 33.00
• Assists: 24.90
• Blocks: 5.50
• Steals: 7.90
• Turnovers : 14.20
• Personal Fouls: 21.00

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Washington Wizards Confirmed Lineup

0 Bilal Coulibaly

8 Bub Carrington

9 Justin Champagnie

13 Jordan Poole

17 Jonas Valanciunas

Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup

0 Christian Braun

1 Michael Porter Jr.

4 Russell Westbrook

8 Peyton Watson

15 Nikola Jokic

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Raptors	10	5	0.667	119.9	114.9	5	3-2	7-3	2-1	9-2	9-1	5W
Knicks	9	5	0.643	120.8	114.9	5.9	8-1	1-4	2-0	6-5	7-3	1W
76ers	9	6	0.6	118.4	116.1	2.3	5-3	4-3	4-2	8-6	5-5	1W
Celtics	8	7	0.533	113.7	108.5	5.2	4-3	4-4	2-3	5-5	6-4	3W
Nets	2	12	0.143	109.6	121.3	-11.7	0-7	2-5	0-4	2-9	2-8	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	13	2	0.867	118.9	112.1	6.8	8-1	5-1	2-2	9-2	10-0	11W
Cavaliers	10	6	0.625	119.9	116	3.9	6-3	4-3	4-0	9-5	7-3	1L
Bulls	8	6	0.571	121.7	121.9	-0.2	5-1	3-5	1-3	5-4	4-6	2W
Bucks	8	8	0.5	117.4	119	-1.6	5-4	3-4	2-2	6-5	4-6	3L
Pacers	2	13	0.133	110.1	123.1	-13	2-5	0-8	0-2	1-5	2-8	1W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	9	7	0.563	117.8	115.7	2.1	2-4	7-3	2-0	4-5	6-4	2L
Heat	9	6	0.6	123.6	119.8	3.8	7-1	2-5	2-1	5-3	6-4	2W
Magic	9	7	0.563	116.7	113.1	3.6	6-3	3-4	3-2	6-6	7-3	2W
Hornets	4	11	0.267	116.6	120.2	-3.6	3-4	1-7	1-3	3-7	2-8	4L
Wizards	1	13	0.071	112.6	128.9	-16.3	0-6	1-7	0-2	0-9	0-10	12L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	15	1	0.938	121.3	105.9	15.4	7-0	8-1	0-1	11-1	9-1	7W
Nuggets	11	3	0.786	124.6	113.1	11.5	6-1	5-2	2-1	9-2	8-2	1W
Timberwolves	10	5	0.667	120.6	114.1	6.5	5-3	5-2	3-2	6-4	8-2	2W
Trail Blazers	6	9	0.4	120.7	122.5	-1.8	3-4	3-5	3-1	6-6	3-7	4L
Jazz	5	9	0.357	119.4	124.9	-5.5	4-3	1-6	0-3	2-6	3-7	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	11	4	0.733	117.9	115.2	2.7	4-2	7-2	1-1	8-3	8-2	3W
Suns	9	6	0.6	119.3	114.1	5.2	6-2	3-4	3-2	8-5	8-2	1W
Warriors	9	8	0.529	114.4	114.2	0.2	5-0	4-8	3-1	8-4	5-5	2L
Clippers	4	11	0.267	111	117.1	-6.1	3-5	1-6	1-3	4-6	1-9	3L
Kings	3	13	0.188	111	124.4	-13.4	2-5	1-8	1-2	2-11	1-9	8L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	10	3	0.769	123.9	112.5	11.4	5-1	5-2	2-1	3-2	9-1	5W
Spurs	11	4	0.733	119.3	112.3	7	8-2	3-2	5-0	6-4	6-4	3W
Grizzlies	5	11	0.313	112.8	117.8	-5	4-5	1-6	2-2	4-5	2-8	1W
Mavericks	4	12	0.25	110.3	116.9	-6.6	3-8	1-4	0-4	1-8	2-8	2L
Pelicans	2	13	0.133	108.9	122.1	-13.2	1-7	1-6	1-3	1-12	2-8	7L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	13	2	0.867	118.9	112.1	6.8	8-1	5-1	2-2	9-2	10-0	11W
Raptors	10	5	0.667	119.9	114.9	5	3-2	7-3	2-1	9-2	9-1	5W
Knicks	9	5	0.643	120.8	114.9	5.9	8-1	1-4	2-0	6-5	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	10	6	0.625	119.9	116	3.9	6-3	4-3	4-0	9-5	7-3	1L
Hawks	9	7	0.563	117.8	115.7	2.1	2-4	7-3	2-0	4-5	6-4	2L
76ers	9	6	0.6	118.4	116.1	2.3	5-3	4-3	4-2	8-6	5-5	1W
Heat	9	6	0.6	123.6	119.8	3.8	7-1	2-5	2-1	5-3	6-4	2W
Bulls	8	6	0.571	121.7	121.9	-0.2	5-1	3-5	1-3	5-4	4-6	2W
Celtics	8	7	0.533	113.7	108.5	5.2	4-3	4-4	2-3	5-5	6-4	3W
Magic	9	7	0.563	116.7	113.1	3.6	6-3	3-4	3-2	6-6	7-3	2W
Bucks	8	8	0.5	117.4	119	-1.6	5-4	3-4	2-2	6-5	4-6	3L
Hornets	4	11	0.267	116.6	120.2	-3.6	3-4	1-7	1-3	3-7	2-8	4L
Nets	2	12	0.143	109.6	121.3	-11.7	0-7	2-5	0-4	2-9	2-8	1L
Pacers	2	13	0.133	110.1	123.1	-13	2-5	0-8	0-2	1-5	2-8	1W
Wizards	1	13	0.071	112.6	128.9	-16.3	0-6	1-7	0-2	0-9	0-10	12L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	15	1	0.938	121.3	105.9	15.4	7-0	8-1	0-1	11-1	9-1	7W
Nuggets	11	3	0.786	124.6	113.1	11.5	6-1	5-2	2-1	9-2	8-2	1W
Rockets	10	3	0.769	123.9	112.5	11.4	5-1	5-2	2-1	3-2	9-1	5W
Lakers	11	4	0.733	117.9	115.2	2.7	4-2	7-2	1-1	8-3	8-2	3W
Spurs	11	4	0.733	119.3	112.3	7	8-2	3-2	5-0	6-4	6-4	3W
Timberwolves	10	5	0.667	120.6	114.1	6.5	5-3	5-2	3-2	6-4	8-2	2W
Suns	9	6	0.6	119.3	114.1	5.2	6-2	3-4	3-2	8-5	8-2	1W
Warriors	9	8	0.529	114.4	114.2	0.2	5-0	4-8	3-1	8-4	5-5	2L
Trail Blazers	6	9	0.4	120.7	122.5	-1.8	3-4	3-5	3-1	6-6	3-7	4L
Jazz	5	9	0.357	119.4	124.9	-5.5	4-3	1-6	0-3	2-6	3-7	1L
Grizzlies	5	11	0.313	112.8	117.8	-5	4-5	1-6	2-2	4-5	2-8	1W
Clippers	4	11	0.267	111	117.1	-6.1	3-5	1-6	1-3	4-6	1-9	3L
Mavericks	4	12	0.25	110.3	116.9	-6.6	3-8	1-4	0-4	1-8	2-8	2L
Kings	3	13	0.188	111	124.4	-13.4	2-5	1-8	1-2	2-11	1-9	8L
Pelicans	2	13	0.133	108.9	122.1	-13.2	1-7	1-6	1-3	1-12	2-8	7L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	15	1	0.938	121.3	105.9	15.4	7-0	8-1	0-1	11-1	9-1	7W
Pistons	13	2	0.867	118.9	112.1	6.8	8-1	5-1	2-2	9-2	10-0	11W
Nuggets	11	3	0.786	124.6	113.1	11.5	6-1	5-2	2-1	9-2	8-2	1W
Rockets	10	3	0.769	123.9	112.5	11.4	5-1	5-2	2-1	3-2	9-1	5W
Lakers	11	4	0.733	117.9	115.2	2.7	4-2	7-2	1-1	8-3	8-2	3W
Spurs	11	4	0.733	119.3	112.3	7	8-2	3-2	5-0	6-4	6-4	3W
Timberwolves	10	5	0.667	120.6	114.1	6.5	5-3	5-2	3-2	6-4	8-2	2W
Raptors	10	5	0.667	119.9	114.9	5	3-2	7-3	2-1	9-2	9-1	5W
Knicks	9	5	0.643	120.8	114.9	5.9	8-1	1-4	2-0	6-5	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	10	6	0.625	119.9	116	3.9	6-3	4-3	4-0	9-5	7-3	1L
Heat	9	6	0.6	123.6	119.8	3.8	7-1	2-5	2-1	5-3	6-4	2W
76ers	9	6	0.6	118.4	116.1	2.3	5-3	4-3	4-2	8-6	5-5	1W
Suns	9	6	0.6	119.3	114.1	5.2	6-2	3-4	3-2	8-5	8-2	1W
Bulls	8	6	0.571	121.7	121.9	-0.2	5-1	3-5	1-3	5-4	4-6	2W
Hawks	9	7	0.563	117.8	115.7	2.1	2-4	7-3	2-0	4-5	6-4	2L
Magic	9	7	0.563	116.7	113.1	3.6	6-3	3-4	3-2	6-6	7-3	2W
Celtics	8	7	0.533	113.7	108.5	5.2	4-3	4-4	2-3	5-5	6-4	3W
Warriors	9	8	0.529	114.4	114.2	0.2	5-0	4-8	3-1	8-4	5-5	2L
Bucks	8	8	0.5	117.4	119	-1.6	5-4	3-4	2-2	6-5	4-6	3L
Trail Blazers	6	9	0.4	120.7	122.5	-1.8	3-4	3-5	3-1	6-6	3-7	4L
Jazz	5	9	0.357	119.4	124.9	-5.5	4-3	1-6	0-3	2-6	3-7	1L
Grizzlies	5	11	0.313	112.8	117.8	-5	4-5	1-6	2-2	4-5	2-8	1W
Hornets	4	11	0.267	116.6	120.2	-3.6	3-4	1-7	1-3	3-7	2-8	4L
Clippers	4	11	0.267	111	117.1	-6.1	3-5	1-6	1-3	4-6	1-9	3L
Mavericks	4	12	0.25	110.3	116.9	-6.6	3-8	1-4	0-4	1-8	2-8	2L
Kings	3	13	0.188	111	124.4	-13.4	2-5	1-8	1-2	2-11	1-9	8L
Nets	2	12	0.143	109.6	121.3	-11.7	0-7	2-5	0-4	2-9	2-8	1L
Pacers	2	13	0.133	110.1	123.1	-13	2-5	0-8	0-2	1-5	2-8	1W
Pelicans	2	13	0.133	108.9	122.1	-13.2	1-7	1-6	1-3	1-12	2-8	7L
Wizards	1	13	0.071	112.6	128.9	-16.3	0-6	1-7	0-2	0-9	0-10	12L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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