The Golden State Warriors will look to take down the Washington Wizards and register their third straight win when the two teams face off on Friday It will be quite the test for the Warriors, as they’ll be playing against top-seeded teams next, including the Denver Nuggets, along with a back-to-back against the San Antonio Spurs and the Cleveland Cavaliers, before facing the Houston Rockets.
Golden State is No. 10 in the West with a 35-38 record, while Washington is No. 13 in the East with a 17-55 record. These two teams have faced off 207 times in the regular season, with the Warriors holding a 121-86 advantage. The Dubs are also unbeaten in their past seven matchups against the Wizards. Earlier this season, the Warriors defeated Washington 125-117, with Kristaps Porzingis scoring 30 points. Bilal Coulibaly, Will Riley, and Trae Young led the Wizards with 21 points each.
The non-conference matchup is scheduled to tip off at 10 p.m. ET at the Chase Center and will be broadcast on NBC Sports Bay Area and MNMT.
Washington Wizards vs Golden State Warriors Odds
Moneyline: Wizards (+650) vs Warriors (-1000)
Spread: Wizards +14.5. (-112) vs Warriors -14.5 (-105)
Total (O/U): Wizards o232.5 (-110) vs Warriors u232.5 (-112)
Editor’s note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Washington Wizards vs Golden State Warriors Preview
The Washington Wizards finally found some relief on the court, snapping a frustrating 16-game losing streak with a 133-110 victory against the Utah Jazz in a tanking showdown. Undrafted rookie Julian Reese had a career-high performance, leading the team with 26 points, while Jaden Hardy added 21 points.
Washington has been among the league’s worst teams for some time and is currently out of playoff contention. The focus has shifted toward developing younger players after trades involving Anthony Davis and Trae Young at the deadline. The Wizards could return to competitiveness next season and may finally get out of their season-long haze.
The Warriors dealt with several injuries throughout the season and seem destined for another play-in appearance. The Dubs finally won back-to-back games after a long time and are coming off a much-needed 109-106 win against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. Down 13 points, they staged a stunning comeback in the final quarter to secure the victory. Gui Santos led the team with a career-high 31 points, while Brandin Podziemski added 22 points.
Golden State could move further up in the standings, as it is just 0.5 games behind the ninth-placed Portland Trail Blazers and one game behind the eighth-placed Los Angeles Clippers.
Washington Wizards vs Golden State Warriors Injury Reports
Washington Wizards Injury Report
Tristan Vukcevic (back), Tre Johnson (foot), Bilal Coulibaly (heel) and Alex Sarr (toe) all carry questionable statuses, while Trae Young (quadriceps), Kyshawn George (elbow), Anthony Davis (finger) and Cam Whitmore (venous issue) all remain ruled out.
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
Steph Curry (knee), Seth Curry (thigh), Quinten Post (foot), and Al Horford (calf), along with Moses Moody (knee) and Jimmy Butler (ACL), are all sidelined with injuries.
Washington Wizards vs Golden State Warriors Starting Lineups
Wizards
PG: Bub Carrington | SG: Bilal Coulibaly | SF: Leaky Black | PF: Will Riley | C: Julian Reese
Warriors
PG: Brandin Podziemski | SG: De’Anthony Melton | SF: Will Richard | PF: Draymond Green | C: Kristaps Porzingis
Washington Wizards vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
The Washington Wizards had a one-time resurgence, but the Warriors are in higher spirits. Steve Kerr will be banking on his young core to provide the energy that has been lacking for quite some time. The oddsmakers also favor the Warriors to get a win at home, and we expect the same. Golden State should cover the spread in a game where the total exceeds 232.5 points.
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