Warriors vs. Wizards Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on January 18th, 2025

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An NBA spectacle is on the horizon – the Warriors will go head-to-head with the Wizards on January 18th, 2025, in San Francisco, CA at Chase Center. Boost your betting strategy with our expert picks and predictions.

Introduction to the Warriors vs. Wizards betting tip and prediction

The Western Conference and Eastern Conference go head-to-head in this NBA showdown on January 18th, 2025, at 19:30. The Warriors enters as -13.5 point favorites in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Warriors were 11.5 point underdogs but lost the game to Wizards, 123-112. The over/under for the upcoming game is 228.5 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 239.5 points, and the under was victorious.

In the 2024-2025 basketball season, we're all familiar with the significance of the 3-point shot in the game. Let's explore how different teams are succeeding from long distance. The Warriors are currently knocking down 36.5% of their 3-pointers, displaying their accuracy from beyond the arc. On the other hand, the Wizards are converting 33.3% of their shots from long range, highlighting their proficiency in this aspect. The Warriors are dedicating 45% of their attempts to 3-pointers, while the Wizards are taking 42% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Golden State Warriors

How are the Warriors playing this season?

The Warriors comes into this game with a 20-20 record, and they are currently 10th in the Western Conference standings. The Warriors are 5-5 in their last 10 games.

Did the Warriors win their most recent game?

Yes, Warriors defeated the Timberwolves, 116-115. Klay Thompson scored 25 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Warriors

The leading scorer for the Warriors this season is Stephen Curry, who is averaging 22.9 points per game. In the last game, he scored 49.25 points in DraftKings and 46.2 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Warriors

Coming into the January 18th, 2025 contest, Kevon Looney leads the Warriors with 6.8 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 20.75 points in DraftKings and 21 fantasy points in FanDuel. Stephen Curry has a team-high 6.2 assists per game. He scored 49.25 DraftKings points and 46.2 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Warriors is De'Anthony Melton (1.2 steals per game). In terms of swatting shots, Draymond Green is leading the way for the Warriors with 1.2 blocks per game

Warriors Team Analysis

The Warriors' point differential this season is 0.3 points per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. They are averaging 111.1 points per game while allowing 110.8 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Warriors are making 15.1 shots per game, which ranks 5th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Warriors are making 14.2 per game, which ranks 30th in the NBA.

Projected Warriors Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Wizards, the Warriors' starting lineup consisted of Draymond Green, Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody, Brandin Podziemski and Stephen Curry. For the upcoming matchup, the Warriors has the following injuries: Kyle Anderson is questionable (hamstring), Draymond Green is questionable (illness) Jonathan Kuminga is out (ankle), Gary Payton II is out (calf) and Brandin Podziemski is out (abdominal).

Washington Wizards

How are the Wizards playing this season?

The Wizards head this game with a 6-33 record, and they are currently 15th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Wizards are 1-9 in their last 10 games.

Did the Wizards win their most recent game?

No, Wizards came up short against the Suns, 130-123. Kyle Kuzma scored 27 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Wizards

The leading scorer for the Wizards this season is Jordan Poole, who is averaging 21.4 points per game. Jordan Poole also leads the team in minutes played per game with 33.4. In the last game, scored 34 DraftKings fantasy points and 33.8 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Wizards

Jonas Valanciunas is leading the way with 8.1 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 24.5 points in DraftKings and 25.1 in FanDuel. Jordan Poole is dishing out a team-high 4.8 assists per game. He has 34 DraftKings fantasy points and 33.8 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Wizards' leader is Jordan Poole with 1.6 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 34 DraftKings fantasy points and 33.8 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Wizards is Alex Sarr, who is sending back 1.6 shots per game. He scored 36.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 38.8 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Wizards Team Analysis

The Wizards' point differential this season is -14.1 points per game, which ranks 30th in the NBA. They are averaging 108.7 points per game while allowing 122.8 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Wizards are making 12.5 shots per game, which ranks 21st in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Wizards are making 15.8 per game, which ranks 24th in the NBA.

Projected Wizards' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Warriors, the Wizards' starting five were Marvin Bagley III, Kyle Kuzma, Corey Kispert, Landry Shamet and Tyus Jones. For the upcoming matchup, Wizards has the following injuries: Marvin Bagley III is out (knee), Saddiq Bey is out (knee), Malcolm Brogdon is out (foot) and Tristan Vukčević is questionable (ankle).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Warriors coming into this game as -13.5 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Warriors.

Money Line betting suggestion

Warriors are a -13.5 money line favorite for the game against the Wizards, and the suggestion is to pick the Warriors.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Warriors and Wizards is 228.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Warriors and Wizards have combined for just 2 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.