Wizards at Warriors 4/9/21 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The Washington Wizards look for their second consecutive victory on Friday when visiting the Golden State Warriors.  The Wizards are 18-32 following a 131-116 victory over the Orlando Magic. Bradley Beal scored 26 points in his first game back after missing five straight. Russell Westbrook posted his 20th triple-double this season. Washington is fourth in the Southeast division eight games behind leaders Charlotte and Atlanta.

Bradley Beal is the leading scorer for Washington with an average of 31.3 points per game. Russell Westbrook is the second leading scorer, leading rebounder and leader in assists with averages of 21.9 points, 10.5 rebounds and 10-5 assists per game. Washington has six players averaging double figures in scoring and as a team is scoring an average of 113.2 points per game while allowing an average of 120.2 points per game.

Golden State looks for its second consecutive victory when hosting Washington on Friday. The Warriors are 24-27 following a 122-121 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. Kelly Oubre Jr. sank a pair of free throws with only 7.7 seconds to play to give the Warriors a lead they would not relinquish. Stephen Curry was the leading scorer for Golden State with 41 points.

Stephen Curry is leading Golden State in scoring with an average of 29.7 points per game, while Draymond Green is the leading rebounder and leader in assists with averages of 6.5 rebounds and 8.5 assists per game. Golden State has five players averaging double-figures in scoring and as a team is scoring an average of 112.0 points per game while allowing an average of 113.0 points per game.