In this high caliber duel, the second best team of the West are facing the fourth best of the East, when the Washington Wizards (36-25) are hosting the defending champions Golden State Warriors (47-14), with both teams being hot lately and looking to continue on the winning ways.
Date/Time: 02-28-2018, 20:00 EDT
Spread: Washington Wizards +9
Total: +227
Washington are 36-25 (30-31 against the spread) so far in the league and are sitting on the fourth place of the Easter Conference. They are 5-1 in their last 6 and in their latest matchup they were victorious against Milwaukee on the road with a 107-104 score. Bradley Beal leads the team in scoring with 23.7 ppg, adding 4.5 boards and 4.4 dimes per game. John Wall follows with 19.4 ppg and a team-best 9.3 dimes per game but he is out with an injury.
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In their previous matchup earlier this year, Golden State were victorious at home with a 120-117 score. Washington have an 18-11 home record this season, while Golden State are 23-7 on the road. Golden State have the best offense in the league, scoring 116.2 ppg to Washington’s 107.4 ppg, while Washington have a better defense, allowing 105.5 ppg to Golden State’s 107.7. Golden State lead the league in accuracy from the field with 51.13% to Washington’s 46.91%, in accuracy from behind the arc with 39.75% to Washington’s 37.07% and in assists made, with 30.6 to Washington’s 24.7. They also grab more rebounds, with 44.2 to Washington’s 42.8. Wizards forced a close game in their last meeting and while Warriors still remain the favorite for the win, expect this to come by less than 9 points and pick Wizards in this one.
Golden State Warriors vs Washington Wizards Prediction: Washington Wizards +9 (-111)