The San Antonio Spurs (5-9) and the Washington Wizards (3-8) go head-to-head at Capital One Arena. The Spurs are 2-point favorites and look to put an end to their six-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 239.5 points and action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
San Antonio Spurs at Washington Wizards ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Wizards (5.5-point underdogs) were defeated by the Orlando Magic, 125-121, while the Spurs (4.5-point underdogs) fell to the Dallas Mavericks, 117-110. Both games went over their projected point totals. The Washington game went 19.5 points over the projected point total of 226.5, while the San Antonio game went 2.5 points over the projected point total of 224.5.
San Antonio had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.7 (above their season average of 24.1) while Washington had a better turnover percentage (8.1 vs. 12.5). Washington was lifted by Bradley Beal, who recorded 34 points, eight assists and six rebounds. Meanwhile, DeMar DeRozan played well for San Antonio, finishing with 36 points and eight rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Dejounte Murray led the Spurs to a 124-122 win. He recorded a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. San Antonio was unable to cover as a 12-point favorite and the two teams combined for 246 points, which was well over the projected point total of 219.5. San Antonio’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Spurs had more offensive rebounds (21 vs. 8) and total rebounds (53 vs. 41).
Of the Spurs’ 14 games, nine have finished over the projected point total. San Antonio heads into the contest with records of 5-9 straight up (SU) and 2-11-1 against the spread (ATS).
A little over half of Wizards games have finished over the projected point total. Washington has a phenomenal 8-3 record ATS, despite being 3-8 SU.
Washington could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their high-powered offense squares off against one of the worst defenses in the NBA. The Wizards rank second in offensive efficiency, while San Antonio ranks 27th in defensive efficiency. Additionally, the Spurs are among the NBA’s best on the offensive backboards, ranking second in offensive rebounding percentage (24.8 percent). The Wizards, meanwhile, rank 30th at grabbing defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 73.3 percent.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Washington Wizards Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Wizards, ATS Winner – Wizards, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- San Antonio ranks fourth in rebounds per game (47.5) while Washington ranks 23rd (43.2).
- The Spurs average 5.4 blocks per game, which ranks 11th in the league. The Wizards rank 21st in blocks allowed per game (5.7).
- San Antonio ranks third in points off turnovers allowed per game (13.6) while Washington ranks 11th (17.0).
- Washington ranks 21st in steals per game (6.7) while San Antonio ranks 25th (5.9).
- The Wizards rank 10th in three pointers attempted per game (35.0) while the Spurs rank 26th (25.0).
- The Wizards rank 16th in fast break points per game (12.9) while the Spurs rank 21st in fast break points allowed per game (14.8).
- Washington ranks second in assists per game (27.5) while San Antonio ranks 18th in assists allowed per game (24.2).
- Washington is 2-0 when they hold opponents below 100 points.
- The Spurs are 5-7 when they score over 100 points, while the Wizards are 2-8.
- Washington is 2-2 ATS at home, while San Antonio is 1-4-1 ATS on the road.
- In 6 road games, the Spurs have 4 overs and 2 unders.
- The Wizards have 2 overs and 2 unders in 4 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- The Wizards are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Spurs are 0-4-1.
- In their last five games, Washington has 3 overs and 2 unders, while San Antonio has 4 overs and 1 under.
- During their last five games, the Wizards have scored an average of 119.4 points per game (1.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 123.0 points per game (2.9 above their season average).
- The Spurs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.6, up from 2.4 for the season.
