Washington Wizards vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction – 2/5/2025

On February 5, 2025, the Washington Wizards will face off against the Brooklyn Nets at 7:30 PM ET in what promises to be an intriguing matchup at Barclays Center. Both teams are struggling, with the Wizards holding a record of 8-41 and the Nets sitting at 17-33.

This game comes as a back-to-back for the Nets, who played just a day prior and managed to secure a surprising victory against the Houston Rockets, winning 99-97 as a 9.0-point underdog. Despite their win, the Nets have lost 33 of their last 50 games, making their inconsistent play a point of concern heading into this contest.

The Wizards, on the other hand, are coming off an upset victory over the Charlotte Hornets, where they won 124-114 as a 4.5-point underdog. However, their overall performance has been dismal, with just 6 wins in their last 40 games, hinting at a long season ahead.

Oddsmakers have made the Nets slight favorites, currently listing the spread at Nets -2.0, with a moneyline of -130. The Wizards are available at +110, giving them an implied win probability of 46%, while the Nets have a slightly higher implied probability of 54%.

Considering the Nets' fatigue from playing back-to-back games and the Wizards’ recent upset, this matchup could be closer than anticipated. The Wizards will look to build on their recent success, while the Nets will aim to capitalize on their home-court advantage despite the challenges of quick turnaround fatigue.

Washington Wizards vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction

Predicted Final Score: Washington Wizards 110.69 vs Brooklyn Nets 124.24

Washington Wizards vs Brooklyn Nets Win Probabilities

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