Nets vs. Wizards Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on February 05th, 2025

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February 05th, 2025 is the date to mark on your calendar, as the Nets and the Wizards go head-to-head in an NBA clash in Brooklyn, NY at Barclays Center. Explore our picks and predictions for a winning betting experience.

Introduction to the Nets vs. Wizards betting tip and prediction

The Eastern Conference showdown is scheduled for February 05th, 2025, kicking off at 18:30. The Nets enters as -2 point favorites in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Nets were 1 point underdogs but lost the game to Wizards, 122-119. The over/under for the upcoming game is 216 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 242.5 points, and the under was victorious.

We all know how important the 3-point shot is to the game of basketball in the 2024-2025 season, so let us take a look at how these teams succeed from long distances. The Nets are making 35.4% of their 3-pointers this season. The Wizards are converting on 32.9% of their 3-pointers. Nets are attempting 45% of its shots from behind the 3-point line. Wizards are taking 42% of their field goal attempts from a 3-point distance.

Brooklyn Nets

How are the Nets playing this season?

The Nets comes into this game with a 17-33 record, and they are currently 12th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Nets are 3-7 in their last 10 games.

Did the Nets win their most recent game?

Yes, Nets defeated the Rockets, 99-97. Cameron Thomas scored 38 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Nets

The leading scorer for the Nets this season is Cameron Thomas, who is averaging 24.7 points per game.

Other Team Leaders for the Nets

Coming into the February 05th, 2025 contest, Nicolas Claxton leads the Nets with 7.5 rebounds per game. Ben Simmons has a team-high 7 assists per game. The steals leader for the Nets is D'Angelo Russell (1.4 steals per game). In terms of swatting shots, Nicolas Claxton is leading the way for the Nets with 1.2 blocks per game.

Nets Team Analysis

The Nets' point differential this season is -6.7 points per game, which ranks 27th in the NBA. They are averaging 105.4 points per game while allowing 112.1 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Nets are making 13.6 shots per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Nets are making 16.8 per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA.

Projected Nets Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Wizards, the Nets' starting lineup consisted of Nicolas Claxton, Dorian Finney-Smith, Mikal Bridges, Cameron Thomas and Dennis Schroder.

Washington Wizards

How are the Wizards playing this season?

The Wizards head this game with a 8-41 record, and they are currently 15th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Wizards are 2-8 in their last 10 games.

Did the Wizards win their most recent game?

Yes, Wizards defeated the Hornets, 124-114. Jordan Poole scored 38 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Wizards

The leading scorer for the Wizards this season is Jordan Poole, who is averaging 20.3 points per game. Jordan Poole also leads the team in minutes played per game with 33.16. In the last game, scored 24.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 24.6 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Wizards

Jonas Valanciunas is leading the way with 8.2 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 42.25 points in DraftKings and 39.4 in FanDuel. Jordan Poole is dishing out a team-high 4.8 assists per game. He has 24.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 24.6 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Wizards' leader is Jordan Poole with 1.5 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 24.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 24.6 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Wizards is Alex Sarr, who is sending back 1.6 shots per game

Wizards Team Analysis

The Wizards' point differential this season is -14.4 points per game, which ranks 30th in the NBA. They are averaging 107.3 points per game while allowing 121.7 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Wizards are making 12.6 shots per game, which ranks 21st in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Wizards are making 16 per game, which ranks 25th in the NBA.

Projected Wizards' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Nets, the Wizards' starting five were Richaun Holmes, Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija, Corey Kispert and Jordan Poole. For the upcoming matchup, Wizards has the following injuries: Marvin Bagley III is out (knee), Saddiq Bey is out (knee), and Alex Sarr is questionable (ankle).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Nets coming into this game as -2 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Nets.

Money Line betting suggestion

Nets are a -2 money line favorite for the game against the Wizards, and the suggestion is to pick the Nets.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Nets and Wizards is 216 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Nets and Wizards have combined for just 4 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.