The Washington Wizards (1-2) will travel to ORACLE Arena to challenge the Golden State Warriors (3-1). Action begins at 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, and can be seen on NBC Sports – Bay Area.
Washington Wizards at Golden State Warriors Betting Odds
Both teams covered in their last game. The Warriors (12.5-point favorites) defeated the Phoenix Suns 123-103, while the Wizards (4.5-point underdog) beat the Portland Trail Blazers 125-124. The Golden State game finished 1 point under the projected point total of 227, while the Washington game went 21 points over the projected point total of 228.
The Wizards had a much better turnover percentage (7.6 vs. 13.5) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.486 vs. 0.449). The Warriors, on the other hand, forced 21 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.591 (above their season average of 0.533). Golden State’s Stephen Curry had a solid performance, finishing with 29 points and eight assists. Meanwhile, Bradley Beal was a key piece for Washington with 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
Golden State should have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Warriors rank first in offensive efficiency, while the Wizards rank 15th in defensive efficiency dating back to last season. ,
The Wizards are 44-41 straight up (SU) and 48-49-1 against the spread (ATS) since last season. Vegas has had a tendency to place the total low when Washington is involved since last season as 61.2 percent of their games have finished over the O/U total.
On the other hand, the Warriors, have records of 61-25 SU and 52-48-3 ATS since last season. Just over half of Golden State’s games have finished under the O/U total over that same period.
The Warriors dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent matchup, Golden State won 109-101. Golden State did a terrific job of getting and making free throws (25-30; 83.3 percent). Washington, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.3 vs. 8.3).
Washington Wizards vs. Golden State Warriors Free Pick
Free NBA Tip: SU Winner – Warriors, ATS Winner – Warriors, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Golden State ranks first in blocks per game (7.1) while Washington ranks 20th (4.6).
- The Wizards rank ninth in fast break points allowed per game (11.3) while the Warriors rank 25th (13.7).
- Washington ranks 14th in second chance points per game (12.5) while Golden State ranks 29th (10.6).
- Golden State averages 43.7 points in the paint per game, which ranks 19th in the league. Washington ranks 20th in points allowed in the paint per game (45.8).
- The Wizards rank sixth in points off turnovers per game (17.3) while the Warriors rank 25th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.7).
- The Warriors average 28.6 assists per game, which ranks first in the NBA. The Wizards rank 10th in assists allowed per game (22.3).
- Washington ranks 10th in steals per game (7.9) while Golden State ranks 27th in steals allowed per game (8.6).
- Golden State is 23-7 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Washington is 20-4.
- In games where they score over 100 points, the Warriors are 73-17 and the Wizards are 43-24.
