Memphis Grizzlies vs Washington Wizards Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 12/28/25, 2:23 PM  by Lou Aguila in NBA Picks

The Memphis Grizzlies will go head-to-head with the upset-minded Washington Wizards on Sunday at Capital One Arena.

The Grizzlies are 7-2 against the spread in their last 9 road games.

Current Form:

The Grizzlies recorded back-to-back wins over the Utah Jazz (137-128) and the Milwaukee Bucks (125-104) to move one game below .500 at 15-16. In their most recent win over the Bucks, all five starters for the Grizzlies scored in double figures, with Jaren Jackson Jr. posting 24 points. Cam Spencer also delivered solid minutes off the bench, recording 19 points, five rebounds, and five assists in 26 minutes of play.

The Wizards scored their second win in four games after routing the Toronto Raptors, 138-117, on December 26. At 6-23, the Wizards are only second to the 6-26 Indiana Pacers for the distinction of the worst team in the NBA. Regardless, the first 29 games have uncovered some diamonds in the rough on the Wizards’ roster, including second-year guard Kyshawn George. George, who averages 15.0 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game this season, scored 23 points on 69.2 percent shooting in the win over the Raptors.