Washington Wizards Game 1 Matchup Preview
The Wizards’ NBA schedule begins with a matchup against the Indiana Pacers, as this will be a great opportunity for some of the new and talented pieces on the team to get a feel for one another.
Bradley Beal is one of the most talented scorers this league has to offer, as he has the ability to create his own shots anywhere on the floor.
Kristaps Porzingis is still one of the most talented big-man scorers in the league when he’s healthy.
With the Pacers not throwing out the strongest team aside from Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield, and Myles Turner, the Washington Wizards odds to win this game are pretty high.
2022 Washington Wizards Schedule
The Wizards will be starting off their schedule against :
- Indiana Pacers (twice)
- Chicago Bulls
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Detroit Pistons
- Boston Celtics
- Philadelphia 76ers (twice)
- Brooklyn Nets
- Memphis Grizzlies
There are some extremely tough matchups in there, so this new and young group will be tested out of the gates.
But it will also give Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis a great chance to really figure each other’s tendencies out and see how they can mesh well together against some of the best teams in the league.
That’ll also allow them to figure out rotations featuring Kyle Kuzma, Will Barton, Deni Avdija, and Monte Morris.
Washington Wizards Season Props
NBA picks has the over/under win total for the Wizards this season, sitting at 35.5 wins. They almost certainly won’t hit the under in that, as they have too talented of a group to be that bad.
However, if they want to hit significantly over that mark, then health will need to be there for this group, and players will need to play within the confines of their role.
NBA Player Stats
Bradley Beal should continue to put up high NBA player stats in the points category, as he has averaged over 30 points per game before. His assists numbers should also be decent.
Kristaps Porzingis should also continue to be a good source of points, rebounds, and assists.
Washington Wizards 2022 Season Odds
The 2022-23 season should be a lot better for the Wizards, as Bradley Beal is expected to be healthy, and the new pieces, such as Kyle Kuzma, Kristaps Porzingis, and Will Barton, should be able to thrive in their new roles, especially with the familiarity of being around one another.
Wizards 2022 NBA Title Odds
The Washington Wizards odds to win the NBA title are not so high, as they likely don’t have what it takes to beat teams such as:
- Brooklyn Nets
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Boston Celtics
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Miami Heat
In a 7-game playoff series.
Washington Wizards Playoff Odds
It is far from a guarantee that the Washington Wizards end up making the playoffs, as their NBA team stats would have to be greater than their competition.
They’ll be battling it out against :
- Brooklyn Nets
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Boston Celtics
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Miami Heat
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Toronto Raptors
- Chicago Bulls
- Atlanta Hawks
- New York Knicks
For a spot in the playoffs. If things go right and both Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis stay healthy and productive, then there is a path for the Wizards to get to the playoffs, but a lot will literally have to go right.
Washington Wizards Southeast Division Division Odds
It would take the Miami Heat battling through some injuries or coasting through the regular season or the Atlanta Hawks not living up to expectations whatsoever for the Wizards to win this division. Otherwise, they aren’t likely to win it.
Washington Wizards Eastern Conference Championship Odds
The Wizards could optimistically sneak into the playoffs, but it seems very unlikely that they’ll be able to take down:
- Brooklyn Nets
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Boston Celtics
- Miami Heat
In a 7-game series This team will be very exciting but don’t count on them being good enough to reach the NBA Finals.
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