Washington at Denver

Washington had to play last night at Portland, a loss, but the Wizards are 5-1-1 ATS following a spread loss. This team has great balance with strong role players up front, while the backcourt with Wall and Beal provide offense. Against a great Portland defense last night, Wall scored 25 while going 10 of 17 with nine assists. Defenseless Denver has all kinds of problems, 26th in the NBA in points allowed and has lost five in a row. The Nuggets are averaging 94.2 points on 40.9 percent shooting during a five-game losing streak. They were 6 of 21 from 3-point range in Friday's 100-99 home loss to Boston without Ty Lawson, who was arrested earlier in the day for allegedly driving under the influence. Denver is 1-5-1 ATS against the Eastern Conference, plus 1-4 ATS at home. Washington claimed a 54-43 second-half advantage in a 119-89 home win over Denver on Dec. 5th, shooting 52.9 percent for the game. The Wizards are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings and make it 6-1 ATS tonight. Play Washington.