Washington Wizards vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 20/01/2024, 06:45  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 20/01/2024 at 11:00 in NBA Prediction

The San Antonio Spurs head to Capital One Arena to face off against the Washington Wizards in the NBA on Saturday night. The hosts are 7-33 and 14th in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 7-34 and bottom of the Western Conference standings. 

The San Antonio Spurs recently suffered defeats against the Bulls, Hawks, Celtics, and Hornets, resulting in a four-game losing streak. In their latest matchup on Friday, the Spurs were edged out 124-120 by the Hornets. Keldon Johnson led the team with 25 points, while Devein Vassell contributed 17 points and seven assists in the loss. San Antonio currently holds the 23rd position in the NBA's offensive rankings, scoring an average of 112.1 points per game, while the Washington Wizards occupy the lowest rank in defense, allowing 125 points on average. Defensively, the Spurs are conceding 121.3 points per game, placing them 26th in the NBA. Interestingly, they tend to give up 3.3 more points in home games compared to their away performances. Victor Wembanyama was absent in Friday's match but is anticipated to be available for the upcoming game.

Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards are in need of a victory, having lost eight of their last nine games, with their sole win during that stretch coming against the Hawks. In their recent matchup against the Knicks on Thursday, the Wizards saw Jordan Poole leading the team with 24 points, while Marvin Bagley III contributed 20 points and 11 rebounds in a 113-109 loss. The Wizards currently hold the 15th spot in the league's scoring rankings, averaging 115.4 points per game. In contrast, the San Antonio Spurs, their upcoming opponents, rank 26th in points allowed per game, conceding an average of 121.3 in NBA play. Defensively, the Wizards find themselves at the bottom of the league, allowing 125.0 points per game. Notably, they give up an average of 127 points at home and 123.6 on the road. Fortunately for the Wizards, there are no reported injury concerns for the upcoming match.