Golden State Warriors vs Washington Wizards: Preview, Odds, and Injury Updates for November 4 Matchup

The Golden State Warriors and the Washington Wizards are set to face off in an NBA matchup on Monday, November 4, 2024, at the Capital One Arena. The Warriors, currently standing at 5-1, are favored by 9.5 points against the Wizards, who are 2-3 this season.

The Warriors have been performing exceptionally well, even in the absence of their superstar Stephen Curry, who has been sidelined with an ankle injury. Curry is listed as questionable for the game, having gone through a shootaround to test his ankle. Despite Curry’s absence, the Warriors have won their last three games, including a thrilling 127-121 overtime victory against the Houston Rockets. Buddy Hield has been a key contributor, scoring 28, 21, and 27 points in the games Curry missed.

The Washington Wizards, on the other hand, are dealing with their own injury issues. They will be without Kyle Kuzma, who is averaging 17.0 points per game due to a groin injury, and Marvin Bagley III is listed as questionable. The Wizards recently suffered a significant loss to the Miami Heat, 118-98, highlighting their defensive struggles.

The betting odds favor the Warriors, with a spread of -9.5 and an over/under of 231.5 points. The Warriors have a strong record against teams with losing records and have covered the spread in their last nine games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents. The Wizards, however, have struggled against Western Conference teams with winning records, losing 20 of their last 21 such games.

The game will be broadcast on NBCS-BA and MNMT, with a live stream available on FuboTV. The Warriors’ dominance in scoring and defense, coupled with the Wizards’ defensive vulnerabilities, suggests that the Warriors are likely to win by a significant margin.