Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 22/02/2024, 01:46  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 22/02/2024 at 13:00 in NBA Prediction

The Denver Nuggets will be at home to welcome the Washington Wizards when the NBA returns after the All-Star break. At the moment, Denver is fourth in the Western Conference while the Wizards are 14th in the East. The Nuggets went into the half-season break witnessing a dip in form. Mike Malone’s men lost three matches in a row and they will hope to cut this here. Two of the losses were against the Kings with the last seeing them fall 102-98 at home. This skid led them to drop three games below conference leaders Minnesota. The Nuggets, who have Jamal Murray and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope listed as probable for this game, have compiled a 36-19 record. They are also averaging 113.9 points a night which has them ranked 19th in offence. Denver won the reverse match 113-104 a month ago to extend their winning run over Washington to five matches.

The Washington Wizards are also coming to this match with a losing streak. Brian Keefe’s men possess the longest losing run at present having gone eight matches without a win. They were defeated 133-126 last time out by the Pelicans. Washington will be hoping the week-long break has reenergized them as they seek a stronger showing. The Wizards have lost 45 of the 54 matches they have played and have lost 22 times on the road. They also possess the second-worst defensive record and are giving up 123.9 points a night. Their offence however is even better than that of Denver. Washington, who will be without Isaiah Livers for this game, is averaging 114.8 points which is the 16th best record.