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Brooklyn Nets vs Washington-Wizards February 5th 2025
At 7:30 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (-128) will host the Washington Wizards (+108) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Nets are favored by 2 points, and the over/under is set at 217.
Brooklyn is currently on a 3-game win streak and sits 12th in the Eastern Conference. The Wizards, who are 15th in the East, have won their last 2 games.
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Wizards vs. Nets Key Information
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Washington Wizards at Brooklyn Nets
- Where: Brooklyn at Barclays Center
- Date: Wednesday, February 5th
- Betting Odds BKN -2, WAS +108 | BKN -128 O/U 217
The Wizards Can Win If…
Washington improved to 8-41 on the season with a 124-114 win over the Hornets on Monday. The Wizards, who were +4.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The game’s total score of 238 points exceeded the over/under line of 216 by 22 points.
A key 11-0 run helped Washington take control, turning a 42-37 deficit into a 48-42 lead. They dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring Charlotte 46-25. Although the Hornets rallied in the 3rd, winning it 34-20, the Wizards entered the 4th with a 97-88 lead and edged out Charlotte 27-26 in the final quarter.
In their win over the Hornets, the Wizards hit 17 threes at a 33.3% clip, with an overall field goal percentage of 44.4%. Bilal Coulibaly led the way with 26 points, knocking down 4 threes at 50%, while Corey Kispert added 25 points, hitting 5 threes at 55.6%.
Kyle Kuzma contributed 22 points despite shooting 23.1% from deep. Coulibaly and Kispert combined for 31 points in the 2nd quarter, with Coulibaly scoring 13 and Kispert adding 18.
Defensively, the Wizards gave up 114 points to the Hornets but still came out on top. They allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 3rd, but tightened up in the 2nd and 4th quarters, giving up 25 and 26 points, respectively. Overall, they held the Hornets to 43% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Wizards allowed 11 threes on 37% shooting. They sent the Hornets to the line 28 times, where they hit 25 free throws. The Wizards grabbed 36 defensive rebounds while giving up 9 offensive boards and added 6 steals and 5 blocks.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Washington has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 104 per game. The team went 2-8 overall in these games.
- Through their last three games as the underdog, the Wizards have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
- Over their last five games, the Wizards have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
The Nets Can Win If…
Brooklyn improved to 17-33 on the season with a 99-97 win over the Rockets on Tuesday. The Nets, who were +9 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 196 fell short of the 212 O/U line.
A pivotal 14-0 run helped Brooklyn take control, turning a 57-51 deficit into a 65-57 lead. They entered the 4th quarter up 71-67 and held on for the win, despite being outscored 30-28 in the final period.
Keon Johnson led the Nets with 22 points in their 99-97 win over the Rockets, hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip. He scored 10 points in the 4th quarter. Tosan Evbuomwan and Nicolas Claxton each added 14 points, with Claxton shooting 70% from the field.
Brooklyn hit 10 threes, shooting 37% from deep and 46.3% overall. Evbuomwan contributed 4 points in the 4th, while Claxton scored 8 in the 3rd.
The Nets put together a strong defensive performance, allowing just 97 points in their win over the Rockets. They gave up 23 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters and held Houston to 21 points in the 3rd. Despite a 30-point 4th quarter, Brooklyn’s defense held firm, limiting the Rockets to 41% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Nets allowed 11 made threes on 34% shooting. Houston also went 18/27 from the free-throw line. Brooklyn finished with 29 defensive rebounds, but they gave up 16 offensive boards. The Nets also recorded 10 steals and 9 blocks.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Brooklyn has an ATS record of 6-4 while averaging 105 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
- In their last three contests as the favorite, Brooklyn has a poor record vs the spread going 1-2. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 2-1.
- In their last three games, the Nets have an over/under record of 0-3 and are 1-2 vs. the spread.
The Lean
For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Nets to secure the win, with an expected final score of 134-120. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -2.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 217 and our model has the Wizards and Nets finishing with a combined 254 points. Our pick is to take the over.
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Wizards Ride Rare Winning Streak Into Matchup With Nets
For the first time in over a month, the Washington Wizards have some momentum heading into their Wednesday night clash against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center.
Washington (8-41) has the worst record in the NBA but enters this game on a two-game winning streak, marking just the second time this season the Wizards have won consecutive games.
The Wizards snapped a 16-game losing streak with a 105-103 upset of the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday, then backed it up with a 124-114 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday.
Wizards Finally Finding Some Rhythm
Head coach Brian Keefe is emphasizing consistent effort and improvement, which has finally started translating into wins.
“You want to be a consistent player, a consistent team? It’s about the work, it’s about the process,” Keefe said after Monday’s win. “Our guys are terrific with that. It’s something I don’t even think about because it’s just who they are now.”
Two young stars have stepped up in a big way for Washington:
- Corey Kispert scored a season-high 25 points against Charlotte.
- Bilal Coulibaly had 26 points, marking the third time this season he’s scored 20 or more in a Wizards’ win.
If Washington wins Wednesday, it will mark their first three-game winning streak since March 2023.
Nets Also Riding a Winning Streak
Brooklyn (17-33) enters on a season-high three-game winning streak, with their last two victories coming against the Houston Rockets.
The Nets shocked Houston 99-97 on Tuesday night, pulling off a stunning comeback in the final 10 seconds.
- Keon Johnson hit a clutch 3-pointer with 8.1 seconds left.
- Tosan Evbuomwan stole the inbounds pass, setting up D’Angelo Russell’s game-winning 3 with 3.4 seconds remaining.
Brooklyn has been playing strong defense, holding opponents under 100 points in all three wins during their current streak.
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Key Players to Watch
- Bilal Coulibaly (Wizards) vs. Keon Johnson (Nets)
- Coulibaly is emerging as a go-to scorer for Washington.
- Johnson has been on a tear, averaging 20+ points five times since Jan. 10.
- Corey Kispert vs. Brooklyn’s Perimeter Defense
- Kispert’s three-point shooting will be a huge factor against a Nets team that allows just 112.1 points per game (12th in the NBA).
- Washington’s Offensive Firepower vs. Brooklyn’s Defense
- The Wizards rank 24th in scoring (111.2 PPG).
- The Nets rank 29th in offense (105.4 PPG) but make up for it defensively.
What to Expect
- Brooklyn has dominated this series, winning seven of the last eight meetings.
- If the Nets’ defense holds strong, they should have the edge.
- If Coulibaly and Kispert stay hot, Washington could pull off another upset.
Tipoff is set for Wednesday night in Brooklyn, with both teams looking to extend their surprising win streaks.
