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Golden State Warriors vs Washington Wizards Preview: Odds, Tips and Prediction
Date: Saturday 19th January 2025 Start time: 5:30 pm local time (1:30 am BST) Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco, California Last meeting: November 4, 2024, Golden State Warriors 125-112 Washington Wizards The Washington Wizards fly over America to take on the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco.
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The Washington Wizards fly over America to take on the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco. The Warriors are 11th in the West, whereas the Wizards are last in the East. Both teams will compete for an all-important win to add to their records. Though the team’s recent results haven’t been the best and at the standards they set for themselves, the key talking point goes to former Warriors player Jordan Poole. He returns to face his old team after being traded in 2023. Will we see the Wizards produce a win, or can the Warriors win on their home turf?
SportsBoom covers this fixture, which will have an in-depth analysis of key players from each team, a discussion of our best-value betting picks, and a comprehensive review of recent and historical head-to-head matchups.
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Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability
Golden State Warriors: 3/10 (1.30) - 76.9%
Washington Wizards: 5/2 (3.50) - 28.6%
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Head-to-Head Record
The Golden State Warriors and the Washington Wizards have met on 205 separate occasions in the regular season. This NBA matchup’s record is close overall, with the Washington Wizards victorious on 86 occasions. The Golden State Warriors, however, have won 119 times, with them being the most successful in the head-to-head in recent times.
The Golden State Warriors are on a five-game win streak over the Washington Wizards and have not lost since March 2022, when they played on their home patch. Each game has delivered and is a very impressive scoring affair for both teams, showing the increase in offensive tactics used by both teams’ coaching staffs. Earlier this season the Warriors won their only meeting 125-112.
Last Five Matches
| Season | Date | Result |
| 2024/25 Season | November 4, 2024 | Golden State Warriors 125-112 Washington Wizards |
| 2023/24 Season | February 27, 2024 | Golden State Warriors 123-112 Washington Wizards |
| 2023/24 Season | December 22, 2023 | Golden State Warriors 129-118 Washington Wizards |
| 2022/23 Season | February 13, 2023 | Golden State Warriors 135-126 Washington Wizards |
| 2022/23 Season | January 16, 2023 | Golden State Warriors 127-118 Washington Wizards |
How is the season so far for both teams?
Golden State Warriors
- Record: 19-19
- Home Form: 10-10
- Road Form: 9-9
The Golden State Warriors have fallen further down the Western Conference classification charts, down to 11th place. They have an equal split of wins and losses both at home and on the road. The close-knit standings in the West means that the Warriors still can compete for the play-offs, but the organization must act if they want to bolster their chances.
Once again, Stephen Curry is leading the team this season, averaging 22.6 points per game. There is a noticeable dip in form from his previous season, but he isn’t a far-from-finished article by any means. He is the franchise’s stat leader in points, assists and steals.
However, aside from Curry and his renowned impact on the team, and in fact, the league, the roster is lacking in scoring. The team’s next-best scorer is Jonathan Kuminga, who is posting 16.8 points per game and has come off the bench on 22 occasions to help the team. However, on the 5th of January, the power forward picked up a right ankle sprain, meaning he will be out of action for this game.
Washington Wizards
- Record: 6-31
- Home Form: 5-16
- Road Form: 1-15
The Washington Wizards are currently on a six-game losing streak as the organization is 6-31 as they approach the season’s halfway mark. The Wizards have now lost six on the spin, therefore the franchise appears to be willing to settle for the bottom seeds in the Eastern Conference this season.
Jordan Poole returns to the fold after suffering from a left hip contusion which left him out for a few recent matchups. The former first-rounder is eligible to start and returns to play against his old team. He is posting an average of 21.8 points per game, stats that don’t reflect his talent, but there isn’t much more he can do when his roster has claimed only six wins this season.
The roster is currently suffering from multiple injuries to add salt to the wound, with multiple of their better players playing limited games. 32-year-old Jonas Valanciunas joined the Wizards in the off-season and has arrived into the game from the bench on numerous occasions to provide impact in the game. He is currently the stat leader in rebounds, posting 8.1 per game on average. It is clear he isn’t as good as he used to be at New Orleans and Memphis, but he is their best defensive weapon by a clear distance.
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Value Bets
Stephen Curry: Over 25 Points and Over 5 Assists
Stephen Curry always impresses against the Washington Wizards, as he has a career average of 28.6 points and 5.3 assists per game. We predict him to replicate this performance. His recent ten games have seen the 36-year-old average 32.4 points, with high points of 41, 47 and 51 thrown games in 2019, 2022 and 2023, respectively.
Jordan Poole: Over 20 Points
SportsBoom believes Jordan Poole will post over 20 points in this game. It’s a tough test for him to come back to his old stomping ground, but he will be fired up for the task at hand. He averages 20.3 points per game across his three meetings since leaving the Golden State, therefore will be up for the task once more.
Prediction: Golden State Warriors to win
Despite not playing their best stuff as of late, SportsBoom predicts the Golden State Warriors to prevail. The Warriors are in better shape concerning record, recent form against the Washington Wizards and all around too. The Wizards are struggling amidst all their injuries; therefore, a win would be seen as a huge result. The Warriors should see this game out, and potentially the brilliance of Curry will shine through again. Our top NBA betting strategies provide valuable information on how to make informed betting decisions.
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