San Antonio Spurs at Washington Wizards NBA Picks & Predictions 3/27/2018

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Capital One Arena

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The San Antonio Spurs travel to Capital One Arena to play the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has San Antonio as 2 point favorites.

The Spurs come into this game with an overall record of 43-31. They are 3rd in the Southwest Division. They currently have a point differential of 3.2 as they are averaging 102.4 points per game while giving up 99.2 per contest. The Wizards have an overall mark of 40-33. They currently are 1st in the Southeast Division. They are averaging 107.0 points per contest and giving up 106.0, which is a point differential of 1.0.

Valuable San Antonio Spurs Betting Trends

The San Antonio Spurs are 39-33-2 against the spread

The San Antonio Spurs are 33-41-0 against the over/under

Important Washington Wizards Betting Trends

The Washington Wizards are 33-39-1 against the spread

The Washington Wizards are 32-39-2 against the over/under

Key San Antonio Spurs Injuries

01/17/18 SF Kawhi Leonard Quad is out indefinitely

Key Washington Wizards Injuries

03/26/18 PG John Wall Knee is upgraded to "?" Tuesday vs San Antonio

Player Spotlight

Patty Mills comes into this contest averaging 9.7 points per game while playing 25.1 minutes per night so far this season for the Spurs. He pulls down 1.9 rebounds per game and dishes out 2.7 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 41% while his free throw percentage is currently at 89%. Rudy Gay averages 11.2 points per game in 21.5 minutes per contest this season. He averages 1.3 assists per contest and 5.1 rebounds per game for San Antonio. His field goal percentage is 47% for the year while his free throw percentage is 79%.

Player Spotlight

Otto Porter averages 14.8 points per game while playing 32.1 minutes per contest this year for the Wizards. He grabs 6.6 rebounds per game and has 2.1 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 49% and his free throw percentage currently is at 83%. Bradley Beal averages 23.1 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 36.5 minutes per contest. He also averages 4.4 rebounds per contest and 4.6 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 46% and his free throw percentage is 79%.

Useful Team Statistics

San Antonio averages 102.4 points per contest this season, which ranks them 28th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is 3.23 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a team, which has them ranked 15th. Behind the arc they shoot 35% which is good for 26th in the league. They average 44.4 rebounds per game and 22.8 assists per game, which ranks them 9th and 16th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 26th with 13.4 per game. The Spurs allow 99.2 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 1st in the league. They also allow a 45% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the arc, ranking them 5th and 5th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 42.2 rebounds a game which ranks 7th and they give up 21.7 assists per contest, which puts them in 8th place in the league. They force 14.1 turnovers per game which ranks them 13th in the league.

Useful Team Statistics

Washington is 13th in the league with 107 points per game this year. They are 11th in the league in shooting at 47%, while their average scoring margin is 1.05. They shoot 38% from 3-point range, which is good for 5th in the NBA. They are 21st in the league in rebounding with 43 boards per game, and 5th in assists per contest with 24.9. The Wizards are 14th in turnovers per game with 14.5. The Wizards surrender 106 points per contest, which ranks them 14th in the NBA. Their defense is allowing a 46% shooting percentage and a 34% average from 3-point range, ranking them 16th and 3rd in those defensive statistics. They rank 10th with 22 assists allowed per contest and 12th with 42.5 rebounds surrendered per game. The Wizards are 24th in the NBA in forcing turnovers with 14.9 per game this season.

Advanced Statistics

The Spurs are 18th in the league in defensive rating with 104.3, and their offensive rating of 107.7 is ranked 28th. They are 29th in the NBA in pace with 95 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 51% is 25th. As a unit they are 23rd in the league in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 28% of their shot attempts, ranking 27th in the NBA. San Antonio is 25th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.4 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.2 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 51%, which is 25th in the NBA.

Advanced Statistics

Washington is 15th in the NBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.2 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.5 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 52%, which is 18th in the league. The Wizards are 10th in the NBA in offensive rating with 109.7, and their defensive rating of 108.7 is ranked 16th. In terms of pace they are 18th in the league with 96.5 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 53% is 12th. As a team they are 12th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 31% of their shots, ranking 24th in the league.

Who will win tonight's Spurs/Wizards NBA game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take Washington +2

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