The San Antonio Spurs (19-7) and Washington Wizards (4-21) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. EST from Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The game will be broadcast live on MNMT.
The Spurs are favored by 15.5 on the spread (Spurs -15.5), with the over/under set at 237.5 total points. The Spurs are -1100 favorites to win outright on the moneyline, while the Wizards are +800 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Spurs vs. Wizards predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, December 21.
My Spurs vs Wizards Prediction
- Spurs vs Wizards pick: Over 237.5
My Spurs vs Wizards best bet is on the over, with the best price currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Spurs vs Wizards Odds
| Spurs Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-15.5 -110 | 237.5 -110o / -110u | -1100 |
| Wizards Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+15.5 -110 | 237.5 -110o / -110u | +800 |
Spurs vs Wizards NBA Preview
The Spurs are riding high after a dominant 119-94 blowout win over the Wizards just three days ago, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive control. Meanwhile, the Wizards continue to struggle, holding the league's worst record at 5-21.
This game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Notably, the Wizards have one of the league's weakest home defenses, allowing opponents to score freely while ranking near the bottom in points allowed overall (126.2 PPG, 29th in the NBA).
The Spurs enter the contest fully healthy, with no players on the injury report, and are poised to maintain their high-energy attack. The Wizards, however, have four players listed on their injury report, which could further strain their already porous defense.
San Antonio has overwhelmed Washington in recent head-to-heads, including the low-scoring affair earlier this week that still highlighted the Spurs' ability to dictate pace against a leaky opponent.
This aligns with the recommendation of our Bet Labs "Contrarian Overs, Good Road Teams" system to back the over 237.5 today.
Spurs vs Wizards Prediction, Betting Analysis
The Contrarian Overs, Good Road Teams system in NBA totals betting is built on the idea that strong traveling teams can drive pace and scoring in matchups where the market leans too heavily toward the under. By focusing on regular-season games outside of division play, the system avoids slower rivalry environments and taps into contests that tend to be more open and less physical.
It targets overs specifically when the betting public and money trends show a clear lean toward the under, creating a contrarian opportunity where expectations are suppressed but conditions for scoring remain strong. The away team must be early enough in its season to still carry energy and identity, and it must also be coming off a decisive win, a signal that its offense and confidence are functioning at a high level.
When these elements align, strong road teams often set the tone, push pace, and elevate scoring beyond market expectations, making the over more attractive precisely when it is being overlooked.
Pick: Over 237.5
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