NBA Golden State Warriors vs Washington Wizards Spread and Prediction

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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Golden State are 47-14 (28-32-1 against the spread) so far in the league and are sitting in the second place of the West. They are 6-1 in their last 7 and in their latest matchup they were victorious against New York on the road with a 125-111 score. Stephen Curry leads the team in scoring with 27 ppg, adding 5.2 boards and 6.5 dimes per game. Kevin Durant follows with 25.9 ppg, 6.7 boards and 5.5 dimes per game, while Klay Thompson adds 20 ppg.

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)