A game after he put up 41 points in an 111-106 win over the Trail Blazers, Nikola Jokic leads the Denver Nuggets (17-14) at home against the Washington Wizards (11-18) as 7-point favorites. The matchup, which airs on NBCS-DC, tips at 9:00 PM ET on Thursday, February 25, 2021. The matchup’s over/under is set at 237.
Betting Information
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | -7 | -110 | -110 | 237 | -110 | -110 |
Head to Head
Washington has a 6-4 record in the last 10 head-to-head matchups with Denver. The Wizards have an advantage against the spread as well (2-1) when squaring off against the Nuggets.
| Date | Favorite | Home Team | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17/2021 | Nuggets | Wizards | -4.5 | 235 | -184 | 151 | Regular Season | 130-128 WAS |
| 1/4/2020 | Nuggets | Wizards | -12.5 | 222.5 | -907 | 616 | Regular Season | 128-114 WAS |
| 11/26/2019 | Nuggets | Nuggets | -10.5 | 226.5 | -567 | 432 | Regular Season | 117-104 DEN |
| 3/31/2019 | – | Nuggets | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 95-90 WAS |
| 3/21/2019 | – | Wizards | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 113-108 DEN |
| 3/23/2018 | – | Wizards | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 108-100 DEN |
| 10/23/2017 | – | Nuggets | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 109-104 WAS |
| 3/8/2017 | – | Nuggets | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 123-113 WAS |
| 12/8/2016 | – | Wizards | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 92-85 WAS |
| 3/12/2016 | – | Nuggets | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 116-100 DEN |
Nuggets Betting Information
- Denver has not performed well against the spread this season, posting a 13-18 record.
- The Nuggets have covered half the time, going 4-4 against the spread when favored by at least 7 points.
- More often than not, Denver and its foes have united to hit the over, cashing in on 20 of 31 chances this season.
Wizards Betting Information
- Washington has covered the spread in fewer than half of its contests, going 14-15 ATS.
- The Wizards have not fared well when playing as an underdog by 7 points or more, going 0-1 against the spread.
- In the majority of Washington’s games this year, the teams have combined to hit the over (16 out of 29 games, 55.2%).
Over/Under Analysis
- In 10 of 31 games (32.3%) this season, the Nuggets and their opponents have scored at least this matchup’s over/under of 237 points.
- Washington and its opponents have added up to score at least 237 points in 44.8% of their games this year (13 of 29 chances).
- The two teams average a combined seven fewer points per game (230) than this matchup’s total of 237 points.
- Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 231.5 points per game, 5.5 less than the point total for this matchup.
- The average over/under the Nuggets have had set in games this year is 10 fewer points than this outing’s point total.
- The average over/under for Wizards games this year is 2.6 less points than the point total of 237 in this outing.
Nuggets Leaders
- Jokic leads the Nuggets in scoring (27.0 points per game), rebounding (11.0 per game) and assisting (8.4 per game).
- Jamal Murray is the top three-point shooter for the Nuggets, hitting 2.6 per game.
- Denver’s blocks leader is Michael Porter Jr., who collects 1.1 per game. Jokic leads the team averaging 1.6 steals an outing.
Wizards Leaders
- Russell Westbrook has the top spot on the Wizards rebounds and assists leaderboard, with 9.7 rebounds per game and 9.7 assists per game.
- Bradley Beal has the title of Washington’s top scorer by putting up 32.7 points per game.
- Davis Bertans leads the Wizards in shooting from beyond the arc, averaging 2.8 made threes per game.
- Beal is at the top of Washington’s steals hierarchy with 1.4 steals per game and Alex Len leads the squad in blocks with 1.1 per game.
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