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The Washington Wizards will visit the Denver Nuggets on their only trip to the "Mile High City" this season.
The 11-17 Wizards are currently 12th in the Eastern Conference. Since starting 10-7, Washington has lost 10 of their past 11 games, including their past seven. The Wizards have struggled offensively, ranking 23rd in points per game and 21st in offensive rating. Their defense hasn't been much better as Washington ranks 15th in opponents points per game and 22nd in defensive rating.
The 16-10 Nuggets are in third place in the Western Conference. Denver has been a top-ten unit offensively, as they rank tenth in points per game and second in offensive rating. Their defense, however, has struggled, ranking 18th in opponents points per game and 28th in defensive rating.
The Wizards are 3-10 on the road while the Nuggets are 7-3 at home.
Washington Wizards vs. Denver Nuggets Match Details
Fixture: Washington Wizards at Denver Nuggets
Date and Time: Wednesday, December 14th, 9:00 p.m. EST
Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado
Washington Wizards vs. Denver Nuggets Injury Report
The Wizards will be without star shooting guard Bradley Beal as he is out with a right hamstring sprain. Starting center Kristaps Porzingis is also listed as out as he deals with lower back soreness. Forward Rui Hachimura and guard Delon Wright remain out with a right ankle bone bruise and right hamstring sprain, respectively.
The Denver Nuggets will be without starting forward Michael Porter Jr., who remains out with a left heel strain. They will also be without rookie point guard Collin Gillespie, who is yet to make his NBA debut as he recovers from a leg fracture.
Washington Wizards vs. Denver Nuggets Injury Report
Wizards vs. Nuggets Betting Odds and Spread
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Washington Wizards vs. Denver Nuggets Starting 5s
Wizards - PG Monte Morris, SG Corey Kispert, SF Deni Avdija, PF Kyle Kuzma, C Daniel Gafford
Nuggets - PG Jamal Murray, SG Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SF Bruce Brown, PF Aaron Gordon, C Nikola Jokic
Wizards vs. Nuggets Betting Prediction
The Wizards have been playing poor basketball for nearly a month. The Wizards will also be without their top two scorers. Denver has always been a tough place to play and without Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis, Washington simply lacks the firepower to keep up offensively. Look for the Denver Nuggets to win by at least 12 points.
Prediction: Denver Nuggets -11.5 (-106)
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