Washington Wizards - Golden State Warriors predictions and free betting tips [28/02/2024]

Come Wednesday morning, the Golden State Warriors are heading out to the Capital One Arena for a clash against the Washington Wizards.

Washington Wizards

The Wizards are enduring a rough spell, losing 17 out of their last 19 games, and are looking to break their dismal 11-game losing streak, having lost the last match to Cleveland with a final score of 105:114. Jordan Poole made a significant contribution to the game, scoring 31 points and providing 5 assists, Kyle Kuzma added 27 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, and Landry Shamet added 15 points. The Wizards displayed a 44% game shooting accuracy and cashed in 12 out of 40 triples, which allowed them to hold an advantage until the third quarter, before the Cavs made a decisive 17:5 run, pulling ahead.

Preparing for the next home game against Poole’s former team, the Golden State Warriors, the Wizards are hoping for a revenge following a streak of failures. In the last match against the Cavs, the Wizards were close to pulling an upset, squandering a six-point advantage and ultimately losing. Poole's three-pointer temporarily put the Wizards ahead, but subsequent failures deprived them of victory. Pool, serving as a reserve in the last three games, has averaged 23.3 points, significantly surpassing his last year's performance at the Warriors, where he was more effective in the starting line-up. His move to Washington was part of an exchange for Chris Paul, an experienced Warriors player, who is now preparing to return to the court after a prolonged absence.

Golden State Warriors

The Warriors are demonstrating impressive form, having won 8 out of their last 10 games, although they are facing the need to recover from a recent defeat to the Denver Nuggets with a score of 103:119. In that game, Klay Thompson scored 23 points, successfully making 7/15 attempts off the bench, Stephen Curry contributed 20 points, while Jonathan Kuminga added 19. The Warriors showed a 43% success rate in their game throws and netted 11 out of 34 from downtown, sinking 36 points in the first quarter and briefly leading by 16 points, but ultimately suffered a crushing defeat. Thompson served as a key player off the bench, while Curry failed to make an impression, sinking just 1 triple out of 10.

The Warriors are welcoming the comeback of Chris Paul after a 21-game absence, promising to significantly strengthen the team at the start of their four-game away series. Head Coach Steve Kerr announced that Paul would be coming off the bench, but the definitive line-up for the final stages of the game is yet to be confirmed. Curry expressed confidence that Paul's return is capable of elevating the Warriors' game level, highlighting his crucial role in the previous meeting with the Washington Wizards, where Paul earned four points, made 10 assists and 7 rebounds, emphasizing his significance to the team. Despite the recent downturn after a defeat to Denver, the Warriors are aiming to continue their successful run in the upcoming games, bolstered by the return of Paul and aiming for further victories.

Prediction for the Washington Wizards - Golden State Warriors match

The Warriors are meeting the Wizards, maintaining their regular line-up, while the Wizards are having questions regarding the participation of Landry Shamet, Deni Avdija, and Corey Kispert in the upcoming game. The Warriors have demonstrated high-class basketball throughout the season until they suffered a defeat to the Nuggets in the last game, while the Wizards continue their downfall, suffering their eleventh loss in a row. I'm betting on a confident victory for the away team.