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The Washington Wizards (11-16) and the Brooklyn Nets (16-12) square off in an Eastern Conference bout on Monday night. This will be the third battle of the year between these two clubs, with Brooklyn winning both games thus far. Brooklyn is 12-15-1 against the spread in 2022, and on the other side, Washington is 10-14-3 against the spread. Royce O'Neale (personal) is out for Brooklyn with Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) questionable. Washington will be down Bradley Beal (hamstring) and Rui Hachimura (ankle), with Monte Morris (groin) questionable.

Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Nets as a 6-point favorite in the latest Nets vs. Wizards odds The over/under for total points is set at 227. Before making any Wizards vs. Nets picks, see what SportsLine's advanced computer model has to say.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four-plus seasons. The model enters Week 9 of the 2022-23 NBA season on a stunning 26-10 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning more than $1,400. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Nets vs. Wizards. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting trends for Wizards vs. Nets:

  • Nets vs. Wizards spread: Nets -6
  • Nets vs. Wizards Over-Under: 227 points
  • Nets vs. Wizards money line: Brooklyn -225, Washington +185
  • BK: Nets are 3-1-2 ATS in the last 6 meetings
  • WAS: Over is 5-0-1 in the Wizards' last 6 games following an ATS loss
  • Nets vs. Wizards picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why the Nets can cover

Guard Kyrie Irving has exceptional quickness and end-to-end speed. Irving can really push the pace and be fearless in the paint, as the Duke product owns a smooth pull-up jumper with the ability to create space off the dribble. He's averaging 25.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game. Irving has scored 27-plus points in four of his last five outings, including on Friday when he dropped 33 points and 11 rebounds.

Guard Joe Harris is a dependable shooter from beyond the arc who has an excellent stroke and rotation on his jumpers. The Washington native shoots 37% from downtown and has scored in double-figures in five of his last six games. On Dec. 2, he finished with 17 points, five rebounds, four assists, and went 5-of-7 from three. 

Why the Wizards can cover

Center Kristaps Porzingis is lengthy and athletic in the frontcourt for Washington. Porzingis has fluid movement on the floor to be a solid shot-blocker and rebounder. The 27-year-old averages 22.7 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game. He's recorded 27-plus points in four straight games, and in his last contest, Porzingis dropped 30 points, 15 rebounds, and two blocks.

Forward Kyle Kuzma is a smooth and effective playmaker who has excellent footwork and thrives in transition. The Utah product owns a reliable jumper with the athleticism to finish through contact in the paint. Kuzma averages 21.4 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. He's scored at least 25 points in three of his last four games, and on Saturday, Kuzma logged 35 points and 12 boards.

How to make Nets vs. Wizards picks

SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 238 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations. You can only get the pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Wizards vs. Nets? And which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.