Henry Roldán
After facing each other in the first NBA preseason game on Friday morning, the Wizards vs Warriors meet again in the second game of a two-game series at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan.
In that first meeting, Golden State, the current circuit monarch, won 96-87 thanks to an excellent performance by young James Wiseman, who was the top scorer of the game with 20 points.
Without further ado, at JefeBet we bring you the preview of this second preseason game between the Washington Wizards vs Golden State Warriors .
Predictions, Picks,Odds and Betting Preview for NBA Preseason Game 2022-23 Wizards vs Warriors on October 02, 2022
- Where: Saitama Super Arena – Tokyo, Japan.
- When: Sunday, October 02, 2022, 1:00 AM E.T.
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Betting on the Washington Wizards
- Preseason record: 0-1
- Probability: (10/11)
The Wizards’ preseason did not get off to a good start despite the fact that the game against the Warriors was pretty tight from start to finish.
However, coach Wes Unseld Jr. could take advantage of these matches, especially so that the players who must provide depth to the team from the bench can get into rhythm and help early on. An example of that need is that the key to the defeat was precisely the difference in points between Washington and Golden State’s substitutes, as the latter outscored them 72-42.
Another highlight for the Wizards was the playing time of Johnny Davis, the organization’s first pick in the last draft, who played 22:29 minutes, the second most on the team. In that period he contributed four points, two rebounds and three assists.
Betting on the Golden State Warriors
- Preseason record: 1-0
- Probability: (10/11)
In addition to the good taste in his mouth that a win always leaves, coach Steve Kerr will surely be more than pleased with the great performance of his team and James Wiseman against the Wizards.
Both he and Jonathan Kuminga will be of great importance to the reigning champions in order to have depth on the bench throughout the season. In almost 24 minutes on the boards, Wiseman was not only the top scorer of the game with 20 goals, but also added the most rebounds with nine .
The team’s new piece, Donte DiVincenzo, was also active with nine points, while Stephen Curry played 13 minutes where he scored six points. Of the Warriors’ magic trident, only Klay Thomson did not see action and will not do so this Sunday by Kerr’s decision, who wants to rest one of his stars after returning from season nearly two-year injury layoff.
JefeBet Prediction
As expected, the first preseason game between the two teams was very even and low scoring. The high rotation of players, as well as the fine-tuning of each one of them projected a clash of these characteristics.
For this second duel, things should not change much, although we will surely see a Washington team trying to push a little harder so as not to leave Japan with two defeats. The difference on Friday was just seven points and the Wizards know they can come out on top on Sunday.
Prediction: Wizards Moneyline.
