The Brooklyn Nets will continue their road trip with a stop in D.C. to take on the Washington Wizards. The 27-16 Nets are in third place in the East and the 23-21 Wizards are in eighth.
On Monday, Brooklyn fell to Cleveland, 114-107. Kyrie Irving led the Nets with 27 points (12-of-23), nine assists, and seven rebounds. James Harden scored 22 (5-of-12) and had 10 assists and seven rebounds.
The loss came a day after it was announced that Kevin Durant suffered a sprained MCL in the game against New Orleans on Saturday. Brooklyn hasn’t given an exact timetable for Durant’s return but based on the injury, it’s been estimated that he’ll be out for 4-to-6 weeks.
Washington beat Philadelphia on Monday, 117-98. Montrezl Harrell scored 18 points (6-of-9) off the bench added seven rebounds. Kyle Kuzma finished with 15 points (6-of-13) and 16 rebounds.
The two teams last played each other on Oct. 25 and the Nets got the 104-90 win. Durant scored a game-high 25 points.
Brooklyn will be without KD, Nic Claxton (hamstring), Paul Millsap (personal reasons), and Harris (ankle surgery). DeAndre’ Bembry (back spasm) is listed as questionable.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Washington Wizards betting odds, spread, over/under
According to WynnBET, Brooklyn’s the one-point favorite over Washington. The Nets are +100 on the moneyline, while the Wizards are -120. The over/under for the game is set at 229.5 points.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Washington Wizards prediction
Now that Brooklyn’s made it past the first game without KD since his injury, the Nets will be able to take out their recent loss on the Wizards. And if there’s a chance for Brooklyn to get a bounce-back win, it’s going to be on the road.
We’re taking the Nets -1 and under 229.5 points.
Brooklyn 116, Washington 112.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Washington Wizards TV channel
The Nets-Wizards game won’t be broadcast nationally but will be available on the local YES Network in the Tri-State area. The tip-off is slated for 7:00 p.m. ET.
Brooklyn Nets schedule and upcoming games
Brooklyn will play two more games on the road before returning to Barclays Center.
Jan. 21 at San Antonio
Jan. 23 at Minnesota
Jan. 25 vs. Los Angeles
Jan. 26 vs. Denver
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