The Washington Wizards were phenomenal in front of their hometown fans a year ago, and it looks like the dominance in D.C. has continued into the new campaign. The Wiz, who’ve collected consecutive wins at Capital One Arena, take their show on the road for the first time in the new campaign against the Denver Nuggets.
Sportsbook opened the Wiz as 3-point road underdogs with a total of 222.5.
- The total has gone UNDER in the Nuggets’ last seven games.
- The Nuggets are 6-2 SU and ATS in their last eight games as favorite.
- The Wizards are 1-5 SU and ATS in their last six games as an underdog of 3.0 or less.
Washington hasn’t started a season 3-0 since 2005, but if they can keep up their high-scoring ways it could happen again. The Wizards have averaged 117.5 points per game while knocking off Philadelphia and Detroit in the nation’s capital, utilizing an aggressive approach that has seen them get to the free-throw line with ease. The Wizards have produced an average of 29.5 made free throws, tops in the NBA.
In the wake of a 96-79 win over Sacramento in their home opener on Sunday, the Nuggets snapped a 23-game losing streak when held under 100 points. A strong showing on defense was the major reason for the triumph, as the young Nuggets continue to thrive under head coach Mike Malone’s system.
OVER bettors love seeing these teams get together, and for good reason. In the last five meetings between the Wizards and Nuggets, the OVER is 4-1.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Washington Wizards opened as 1.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at OddsShark (including Sportsbook), while the total was hovering around 220.5 at Sportsbook and other betting odds shops.
A 111-103 result in favor of the Nuggets is the prediction by the OddsShark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Washington Wizards vs Denver Nuggets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Washington Wizards will look to vanquish their hosts on Monday, as they are 0-2 versus the spread this season, while the Denver Nuggets are 1-1 ATS. Washington is 2-0 against the points scored total betting line, while Denver is 0-2 versus the line. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Denver vs Washington injuries news.
The Nuggets-Wizards betting odds would favor the Nuggets if the lines were set according to power rankings. Denver is rated No. 7 in our latest OddsShark poll, while the Wizards sit at No. 14.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
John Wall scored 27 points and chipped in with 10 assists for Washington on Friday, leading the Wizards to a 115-111 victory over Detroit at Verizon Center.
The Nuggets got 18 points from Kenneth Faried as Denver ran past Sacramento 96-79 on Saturday at Pepsi Center.
- Washington is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
- Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games
- Washington is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
- Denver is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
- Denver is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games at home
- Denver is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver's last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Washington at Los Angeles, Wednesday, October 25
Denver at Charlotte, Wednesday, October 25
