**Brooklyn Nets vs. Washington Wizards Preview and Betting Tips**
The Brooklyn Nets and Washington Wizards are set to face off in one of eight NBA games scheduled for Sunday. Both teams enter this matchup near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, each holding a 1-11 record.
### Brooklyn Nets Overview
The Nets currently sit 13th in the Eastern Conference with a 1-11 record. They have won just once in their last five games and are coming off a 105-98 road loss to the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.
Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. stood out in that game, recording 24 points, alongside 11 rebounds and seven assists. Nic Claxton contributed 13 points, five rebounds, and three assists.
### Washington Wizards Overview
The Wizards, positioned 14th in the Eastern Conference, also have a 1-11 record. They fell 135-112 to the Houston Rockets on the road Wednesday.
Alex Sarr was the top performer for Washington with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists. Kyshawn George added 16 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists.
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### Brooklyn Nets vs. Washington Wizards Game Details
– **Date & Time:** Sunday at 6 p.m. ET
– **Location:** Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
– **Broadcast:** YES and MNMT
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### Betting Lines
– **Moneyline:** Nets (+120) | Wizards (-140)
– **Spread:** Nets (+2.5) | Wizards (-2.5)
– **Total (O/U):** Over 234.5 (-110) | Under 234.5 (-110)
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### Head-to-Head Preview
Historically, the Wizards have had the upper hand with a 110-100 record against the Nets. However, Brooklyn has been more dominant recently, winning seven of their last 10 matchups.
Their last regular-season meeting was on March 29, where the Nets secured a narrow 115-112 road victory. In that game, Wizards guard AJ Johnson posted 20 points and four assists while Nets forward Tyrese Martin finished with 20 points, five rebounds, and four assists.
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### Predicted Starting Lineups
**Brooklyn Nets**
– PG: Egor Demin
– SG: Terance Mann
– SF: Michael Porter Jr.
– PF: Noah Clowney
– C: Nic Claxton
**Washington Wizards**
– PG: C.J. McCollum
– SG: Tre Johnson
– SF: Kyshawn George
– PF: Khris Middleton
– C: Alex Sarr
*Note: Starting lineups are subject to change ahead of tipoff.*
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### Betting Tips
– **Michael Porter Jr. Over/Under 23 points:** Porter Jr. is averaging 23.2 points per game this season. Given his recent form, betting on the over is a safe choice.
– **Alex Sarr Over/Under 19 points:** Sarr is averaging 19.1 points per game, making the over a reliable bet as well.
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### Game Prediction
Despite both teams struggling this season, the Nets are favorites heading into this matchup. Expect a close contest, but Brooklyn is projected to come out on top, holding a 58.3% win probability.
**Final Prediction:** Over 231 points, Brooklyn Nets win.
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