Wizards vs. Spurs: 3 Best Bets
The San Antonio Spurs are looking to win three straight games for the first time this season and will have a chance to do so tonight on their home court against the Washington Wizards, who boast the second-worst record in the league.
The Spurs have already dispatched the Wizards, 131-127, in Washington. Victor Wembanyama led the way with 24 points and six blocks, which was too much for Washington’s team effort, having seven players score double-digits.
Jan 20, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) dunks the ball over Washington Wizards forward Marvin Bagley III (35) prior to being called for an offensive foul in the second half at Capital One Arena.
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The Wizards are coming off a win, having beaten the Pistons on Saturday. Both teams are well-rested, and both teams are healthy. The Wizards have an empty injury report, and the Spurs only have Dominick Barlow and Zach Collins listed, both questionable.
Keep it posted here for our three best bets, courtesy of the lines at SI Sportsbook.
The Lines
Point spread: Wizards +3.5 (-110)/Spurs -3.5 (-118)
Money line: Wizards (+135)/Spurs (-175)
Over/under: 241.5
Our Picks
Safe pick: Devin Vassell OVER 19.5 points (-133)
In the previous game against the Wizards, Devin Vassell lit Washington up for 21 points on four-of-six shooting from deep. Since that game, Vassell has averaged 20.8 points on only 34 percent shooting from deep, so against a poor defensive team like Washinton, he should have no trouble maintaining that average.
Opponent pick: Kyle Kuzma UNDER 23.5 points (-125)
Kuzma only scored 11 points in the last matchup, missing all four of his attempts from three. Since then, he’s returned for form, averaging 22.5 points, but his three-point percentage is only 27 percent, which means he will be inclined to attack the interior, where Wembanyama lurks, making life difficult for opponents who plan to score at the rim.
Team pick: OVER 241.1 points (-110)
The last time these teams faced off, they combined for 258 points. Since then, each team has played four games, and this line has been approached in all of those games and surpassed twice. With neither team touting an excellent defense but both having offenses that are trending upwards, expect another high-scoring affair.
