After a fun NBA trade deadline, the Washington Wizards and their undermanned lineup will take on the Brooklyn Nets with bettors having a potential fun matchup. The Wizards are having another poor season, along with the Nets, with injuries and poor roster construction but could be a fun game for fans and bettors.

While not the most exciting matchup, the Wizards have a solid young developing core, and could have a strong game against the Nets, who are in the bottom of the barrel in the Eastern Conference. Bettors and fans could have a fun night with the Brooklyn Nets hosting the Washington Wizards for today’s slate of games.

Game Details

Date:  February 7

Time:  3:00 PM

Location:  Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY

TV/Streaming:  Monumental Sports Network, Yankees Entertainment and Sports Network, NBA League Pass

Odds: BKN -110, Brooklyn Nets -4.5, o/u 218.5

Team Form & Recent Results

Washington Wizards Recent Form

• The Washington Wizards are coming off a win against the Pistons. and have won four of their last ten games, despite a poor road record of 5-19.
• Washington has been playing poorly this season, being 13th in the Eastern Conference, and hoping for a solid draft position next season.
• The Wizards have been playing poorly, with being 25th in PPG, 27th in offensive rating, and 29th in defensive rating.
• Washington is hoping to get a winning streak going after the win against the Pistons.
• Alex Sarr has been the Wizards’ best player, scoring 17.3 points a game, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.8 assists.

Brooklyn Nets Recent Form

• The Brooklyn Nets are coming off losing three in a row, and lost nine of ten with a 6-18 home record.
• Brooklyn is dealing with another loss season, being 14th in the Eastern Conference with a chance to get a high draft pick after the season.
• The Nets offense has been poorus being 27th in pace, 30th in FG%, 30th in rebounds, and 26th in defensive ratings.
• Brooklyn is hoping to get a win and end their losing streak, to give hope in their losing season.
• Michael Porter has been playing well for the Nets, scoring 25.1 points a game, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.2 assists.

Key Storylines

• The Washington Wizards will not have Anthony Davis, Tre Johnson, and Trae Young due to injuries, while also not having D’Angelo Russell and Jaden Hardy due to not reporting to the team yet.
• Brooklyn will have a healthy lineup against the Wizards at home, with Washington stars Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly, and Kyshawn George will be GTD for today’s game.
• The Nets are looking to end their three-game losing streak, while the Wizards are hoping to get another win after beating the Pistons.
• Las Vegas is favoring the Nets today due to the roster being healthy and the recent news of Davis being out for the season.

Players to Watch

Washington Wizards

• Justin Champagnie
• The Wizards’ six-year veteran has been playing well this season, scoring 7.3 a game, with 1.1 assists, and 5.6 rebounds per game.
• In the win against the Pistons, Champagnie scored 14 points, with seven rebounds and one assist.

Brooklyn Nets

• Nolan Traore
• The rookie guard for the Nets had a breakout game, scoring 21 points, recording three rebounds, and seven assists.
• With five games in his rookie season, Traore is scoring 6.5 points per game, with 3.0 assists, and 1.5 rebounds per game.

Matchup Breakdown

Offense vs. Defense

The Washington Wizards have been sluggish all season, with their offense being below average, in scoring, points per game, and rebounding. Washington has been one of the better teams on pace, being seventh, but has had a poor defense and offensive ratings this season. Washington has been playing poorly, but could outpace the Nets’ defense in a game they could win.

While the Wizards’ offense is playing poorly this season, the Brooklyn Nets’ offense is below theirs in every statistic this season. Brooklyn’s offense is ranked 30th in PPG, 27th in pace, 30th in FG%, and 28th in 3PT FG%. The Nets’ defense is also no better, with being ranked 26th in defensive rating, and 25th in steals.

Coaching / Strategy Notes

For the Washington Wizards to win this game, they need to outpace the Nets, even with the injuries on the team. The Nets have flaws and are also one of the slowest teams this season, and the Wizards could take advantage of their flaws.

While the Wizards strategy is simple, the Nets to win this game needs to slow down their stars, and try not to make crucal mistakes. Brooklyn’s lineup will be healthy and could take advantage of the Wizards being undermanned, but will need everything to go right to get a win today.

Prediction

Prediction: Washington Wizards 115, Brooklyn Nets 99

How to Watch

• TV channel/Local broadcasts: Monumental Sports Network, Yankees Entertainment and Sports Network
• Streaming: NBA League Pass 
• Radio: SiriusXM

FAQ SECTION

Q: What time is the [Washington Wizards] vs. [Brooklyn Nets] game?  

A: [The time for the Washington Wizards and the Brooklyn Nets will be at 3:00 PM]

Q: Who is favored to win?  

A: [The Brooklyn Nets are the favorites in this matchup against the Washington Wizards due to the latter’s injuries at this moment in the season.]

Q: Where is the game being played?  

A: [The Loaction of the game will be at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY]

Q: What are the betting odds?  

A: [(BKN -110, Brooklyn Nets -4.5, o/u 218.5)]

Conclusion

While both teams are going through awful seasons, the Washington Wizards could easily win this game against the Brooklyn Nets, due to the roster improving itself, while the Nets are not close to improving anything. Washington has been having a brutal year, but their young core is developing as a solid team, and could have a strong game against one of the worst teams this season.

Brooklyn has been awful throughout the year and could have another ugly game against the Wizards, who are improving. Bettors could see the Washington Wizards win and cover against the Brooklyn Nets, who have been playing poorly, and win cash in tonight’s game.