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Denver Nuggets vs. Washington Wizards: Preview, Predictions and Picks for December 7, 2024

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Dec 7, 2024 6:51 PM
The struggling Washington Wizards, mired in a 16-game losing streak, look to turn their fortunes around when they host the Denver Nuggets at Capital One Arena on Saturday, December 7th. The Nuggets, sitting eighth in the Western Conference, will aim to capitalize on the Wizards' woes, bringing their 11-9 record to the nation's capital. Can the Wizards finally snap their skid, or will the Nuggets extend their misery?
Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards

Current Odds

DEN
WSH
Over
231.5
-105
Under
233.5
-110
DEN
-6.5
+100
WSH
+13.5
-115
DEN
ML
-239
WSH
ML
+600

Washington Wizards recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/5/24 vs Dallas Mavericks L 137-101
12/3/24 @ Cleveland Cavaliers L 118-87
11/30/24 @ Milwaukee Bucks L 124-114
11/27/24 vs LA Clippers L 121-96
11/26/24 vs Chicago Bulls L 127-108

Denver Nuggets recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/5/24 @ Cleveland Cavaliers L 126-114
12/3/24 vs Golden State Warriors W 119-115
12/1/24 @ LA Clippers L 126-122
11/27/24 @ Utah Jazz W 122-103
11/25/24 vs New York Knicks L 145-118

Washington Wizards injuries

  • Tristan Vukcevic (PF): Out
  • Kyshawn George (F): Out
  • Corey Kispert (SF): Out
  • Kyle Kuzma (SF): Out
  • Malcolm Brogdon (PG): Out

Denver Nuggets injuries

  • Dario Saric (PF): Day-To-Day
  • Jamal Murray (PG): Day-To-Day
  • Aaron Gordon (PF): Day-To-Day
  • Vlatko Cancar (SF): Out
  • DaRon Holmes II (C): Out

Nuggets vs Wizards game info

Type Info
Venue Capital One Arena
Location Washington, DC
Tip-off Sat 7:00 PM
TV MNMT

Nuggets vs Wizards predictions

As the Denver Nuggets gear up for their next battle against the Washington Wizards, eyes are inevitably on Nikola Jokic, who's been swishing the nets with an average close to 34 points game on game. He's not just scoring; Jokic appears to be everywhere with over 17 rebounds and almost 11 assists. It's not all about Jokic, though. Watch out for Michael Porter, who is lining up to add around 20 points and more than 8 rebounds himself. With such key players hitting their stride, the Nuggets seem ready to bring their A-game.

Turning our attention to the Washington Wizards, Jordan Poole looks poised to light up the scoreboard, potentially dropping over 20 points and dishing out around 5 assists. But he isn’t the lone workhorse; Marvin Bagley could be a crucial under-the-radar factor with a double-double in the mix, pulling down over 10 rebounds and adding around 15 points. This kind of support is what the Wizards will be banking on to try to turn around their dubious streak.

Given the current forms of both teams' key players, the Nuggets, with their balanced attack orchestrated by Jokic, appear to have the upper hand. The Wizards, despite some strong individual performances on the horizon, might find the going tough against a Denver team that seems to have found a good rhythm on the road. While anything can happen on the court, this matchup looks like it might lean in favor of the Denver Nuggets continuing their push up the Western Conference ranks.

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