PythiaBasketballBETA Best Picks Games Leagues Teams Players Pro Picks PRO Validation Research Pricing Log in

Washington Wizards vs San Antonio Spurs Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 21 Nov 2019
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 138-132
35-38 28-31 38-29 37-34
Position#24
Record5-10
FormLLLWL
Points / game115.5
Allowed / game115.5
vs
Position#18
Record7-12
FormLLLLL
Points / game110.3
Allowed / game113.9
USANBA· Capital One Arena
NBA2019-20
Meetings · Washington Wizards v San Antonio Spurs
01 Jan 2027
WAS v SAS
upcoming
21 Dec 2025
WAS113
SAS124
10 Feb 2025
WAS121
SAS131
20 Jan 2024
WAS127
SAS131
24 Mar 2023
WAS136
SAS124
25 Feb 2022
WAS153
SAS157
26 Apr 2021
WAS143
SAS146
20 Nov 2019
WAS138
SAS132
05 Apr 2019
WAS112
SAS129
27 Mar 2018
WAS116
SAS106
26 Nov 2016
WAS100
SAS112
04 Nov 2015
WAS102
SAS99
13 Jan 2015
WAS101
SAS93
19 Jul 2014
WAS95
SAS94
05 Feb 2014
WAS118
SAS125
26 Nov 2012
WAS92
SAS118
12 Feb 2011
WAS94
SAS118
02 Jan 2010
WAS86
SAS97
21 Feb 2009
WAS67
SAS98
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Washington Wizards winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
San Antonio Spurs winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Washington WizardsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Oklahoma City Thunder
#8
W
97-85
97
85
+12
A26/10
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#18
L
122-124
122
124
-2
A27/10
NBA
Houston Rockets
#10
L
158-159
158
159
-1
H31/10
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#27
L
109-131
109
131
-22
H03/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#25
W
115-99
115
99
+16
H05/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#9
L
106-121
106
121
-15
A07/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
L
100-113
100
113
-13
H09/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
133-140
133
140
-7
A14/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#27
W
137-116
137
116
+21
A16/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#19
L
121-125
121
125
-4
A17/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-24
24-22
26-24
19-15
26-30
34-30
30-32
32-32
34-35
43-41
40-35
41-48
34-42
22-28
16-36
37-25
31-30
32-31
30-17
22-21
26-26
36-44
18-24
26-27
26-30
26-37
32-21
16-25
34-34
32-34
30-34
37-38
39-30
37-43
26-19
35-24
22-29
30-32
25-27
44-37
241.1Avg total
119.8Scored
121.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (15)115.5115.5230.9+0.033%
Season at home (6)114.8120.2235.0-5.317%
Season away (9)115.9112.3228.2+3.644%
Last 10 (10)119.8121.3241.1-1.530%
Last 5 (5)119.4123.0242.4-3.620%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (16)105.7109.8215.5-4.125%
vs Similar ◀ (10)110.8110.6221.4+0.240%
vs Weaker (4)112.0115.5227.5-3.525%
This opponent (San Antonio Spurs) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
San Antonio SpursUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#30
W
127-110
127
110
+17
A02/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#2
L
96-103
96
103
-7
H04/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
100-108
100
108
-8
A06/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#8
W
121-112
121
112
+9
H08/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
115-135
115
135
-20
H09/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
L
109-113
109
113
-4
H12/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#27
L
114-129
114
129
-15
A14/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#19
L
109-111
109
111
-2
A16/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#20
L
116-121
116
121
-5
H17/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#13
L
110-117
110
117
-7
A19/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-28
28-27
40-31
30-24
25-26
18-30
29-21
24-26
21-22
24-22
33-26
22-38
33-30
23-27
36-27
29-28
30-39
24-33
37-32
24-31
22-35
32-22
26-34
29-22
24-26
35-40
36-40
19-23
31-24
25-23
26-32
27-32
23-41
35-25
38-24
20-31
22-36
27-23
30-34
31-24
227.6Avg total
111.7Scored
115.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (19)110.3113.9224.2-3.737%
Season at home (11)111.0115.1226.1-4.145%
Season away (8)109.2112.4221.6-3.125%
Last 10 (10)111.7115.9227.6-4.220%
Last 5 (5)111.6118.2229.8-6.60%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (9)96.1102.6198.7-6.422%
vs Similar ◀ (18)106.3109.6215.9-3.339%
vs Weaker (3)115.7109.7225.3+6.067%
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

No team totals priced for this game yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -1.0-1.0Q1: -4.7-4.7Q2Q2: -2.6-2.6Q2: -0.1-0.1Q3Q3: +0.4+0.4Q3: +3.0+3.0Q4Q4: +1.7+1.7Q4: -2.4-2.4
Washington WizardsSan Antonio Spurs
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Washington WizardsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Oklahoma City Thunder
#8
W
52-46
52
46
+6
A26/10
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#18
D
60-60
60
60
+0
A27/10
NBA
Houston Rockets
#10
W
77-76
77
76
+1
H31/10
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#27
L
56-70
56
70
-14
H03/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#25
W
63-61
63
61
+2
H05/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#9
L
62-70
62
70
-8
A07/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
L
52-67
52
67
-15
H09/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
66-68
66
68
-2
A14/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#27
W
76-73
76
73
+3
A16/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#19
L
52-61
52
61
-9
A17/11
NBA
126.8Avg total
61.6Scored
65.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.958.0113.0-3.140%-
Last 30 at home (13)55.259.9115.1-4.846%-
Last 30 away (17)54.856.6111.4-1.835%-
Last 10 (10)61.665.2126.8-3.640%-
Last 5 (5)61.667.8129.4-6.220%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (16)54.357.8112.1-3.538%-
vs Similar ◀ (10)55.558.2113.7-2.740%-
vs Weaker (4)56.058.5114.5-2.550%-
This opponent (San Antonio Spurs) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
San Antonio SpursLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#30
W
57-55
57
55
+2
A02/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#2
L
43-56
43
56
-13
H04/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
45-44
45
44
+1
A06/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#8
L
56-57
56
57
-1
H08/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
54-72
54
72
-18
H09/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
L
54-57
54
57
-3
H12/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#27
L
59-66
59
66
-7
A14/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#19
W
56-47
56
47
+9
A16/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#20
L
58-66
58
66
-8
H17/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#13
L
49-59
49
59
-10
A19/11
NBA
111.0Avg total
53.1Scored
57.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.453.3104.8-1.943%-
Last 30 at home (17)52.254.6106.8-2.441%-
Last 30 away (13)50.451.7102.1-1.346%-
Last 10 (10)53.157.9111.0-4.830%-
Last 5 (5)55.259.0114.2-3.820%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (9)48.752.8101.4-4.133%-
vs Similar ◀ (18)52.454.2106.6-1.739%-
vs Weaker (3)53.750.0103.7+3.7100%-
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
1st half bets · Pythia's probability, the best price and the edge
No 1st half markets priced for this game yet.

⭐ 6. Specials 🔒 Pro

No special markets priced for this game yet.

🔥 7. Top picks for this game

No priced selection above 70% for this game yet.

🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 119.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀55%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.6 pts a game · 55% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.1 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.1 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.4 points a game
51%
33%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.132.8
53.7%
52.3%65.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.412.7
36.9%
35.7%38.1
🏀 Free throws19.716.1
81.7%
77.2%16.1
They take 95.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
San Antonio Spurstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

San Antonio Spurs: 111.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀59%
🏀🏀🏀24%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers66.0 pts a game · 59% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.3 pts a game · 24% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.4 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.4 points a game
51%
33%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.533.0
50.4%
52.3%66.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.89.1
35.3%
35.7%27.3
🏀 Free throws22.918.4
80.3%
77.2%18.4
They take 91.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 25.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 28% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 21 Nov 2019 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Washington Wizards
LWLLLWLLLW
San Antonio Spurs
LLLLLLWLLW
#24
League position
#18
-1.4
Net rating
-4.1
112.4
Offensive rating
109.4
113.8
Defensive rating
113.5
54.3%
Effective FG%
51.1%
54.6%
Opp. effective FG%
55.0%
12.9%
Turnover %
12.2%
24.4%
Off. rebound %
24.9%
0.21
Free-throw rate
0.25
36.9%
3-point %
35.3%
60.9%
Assist %
56.8%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
20%

Profile

Offence112.4 · 109.4Defence113.8 · 113.5Shooting54.3% · 51.1%3-point %36.9% · 35.3%Ball care12.9% · 12.2%Off. rebounds24.4% · 24.9%Free throws0.21 · 0.25Form (last 10/10)30% · 20%
■ Washington Wizards   ■ San Antonio Spurs
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

DateH/AOpponentScore
17/11/19AOrlando Magic121-125
16/11/19AMinnesota Timberwolves137-116
14/11/19ABoston Celtics133-140
09/11/19HCleveland Cavaliers100-113
07/11/19AIndiana Pacers106-121
05/11/19HDetroit Pistons115-99
03/11/19HMinnesota Timberwolves109-131
31/10/19HHouston Rockets158-159
27/10/19ASan Antonio Spurs122-124
26/10/19AOklahoma City Thunder97-85
DateH/AOpponentScore
19/11/19ADallas Mavericks110-117
17/11/19HPortland Trail Blazers116-121
16/11/19AOrlando Magic109-111
14/11/19AMinnesota Timberwolves114-129
12/11/19HMemphis Grizzlies109-113
09/11/19HBoston Celtics115-135
08/11/19HOklahoma City Thunder121-112
06/11/19AAtlanta Hawks100-108
04/11/19HLos Angeles Lakers96-103
02/11/19AGolden State Warriors127-110

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Washington Wizards
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWL33%
HomeLLLWL17%
AwayLLLWL44%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1569
Win %33%17%44%
Points / game115.5114.8115.9
Allowed / game115.5120.2112.3
Point differential+0.0-5.3+3.6
Avg total230.9235.0228.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+33%17%44%
Close games (≤5 pts) won0% (4)0% (2)0% (2)
Overtime %0%0%0%
San Antonio Spurs
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL37%
HomeLWLLL45%
AwayWLLLL25%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games19118
Win %37%45%25%
Points / game110.3111.0109.2
Allowed / game113.9115.1112.4
Point differential-3.7-4.1-3.1
Avg total224.2226.1221.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+16%9%25%
Close games (≤5 pts) won40% (5)50% (4)0% (1)
Overtime %0%0%0%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Boston Celtics1715288%112.2100.1+12.1
2 Milwaukee Bucks1815383%119.2107.9+11.3
3 Denver Nuggets1613381%107.2101.6+5.6
4 Miami Heat1713476%112.3103.5+8.8
5 Los Angeles Lakers2015575%109.8101.8+8.0
6 Houston Rockets1914574%120.4115.5+4.9
7 Toronto Raptors1711665%113.6108.1+5.5
8 Philadelphia 76ers1711665%108.9103.9+5.1
9 Indiana Pacers1811761%110.1104.8+5.3
10 Dallas Mavericks1810856%112.4108.8+3.6
11 Phoenix Suns179853%113.5110.1+3.5
12 Los Angeles Clippers179853%109.0106.7+2.3
13 New Orleans Pelicans1910953%118.3118.7-0.4
14 Minnesota Timberwolves189950%114.8118.1-3.3
15 Orlando Magic1991047%101.7101.1+0.6
16 Utah Jazz178947%106.9107.6-0.7
17 Sacramento Kings178947%108.4110.7-2.3
18 Brooklyn Nets167944%112.5115.8-3.2
19 Detroit Pistons1871139%107.7111.8-4.1
20 San Antonio Spurs1971237%110.3113.9-3.7
21 Charlotte Hornets1971237%105.3111.6-6.4
22 Oklahoma City Thunder1761135%105.2107.2-2.0
23 Memphis Grizzlies1761135%108.2117.7-9.5
24 Washington Wizards1551033%115.5115.5+0.0
25 Chicago Bulls1961332%107.4110.3-2.9
26 Portland Trail Blazers1961332%111.6115.6-4.0
27 New York Knicks1851328%102.2108.6-6.4
28 Atlanta Hawks1851328%103.1114.3-11.2
29 Golden State Warriors2051525%109.8117.0-7.2
30 Cleveland Cavaliers1641225%101.9110.0-8.1
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Washington Wizards35283837138
San Antonio Spurs38312934132
← all games of the day
18+ · BASKETBALL ANALYTICS, NOT BETTING ADVICE

PythiaBasketball uses cookies

We use cookies to keep the site working, to remember your settings, to understand which predictions people read, and to improve what we show you. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.