The two teams will meet in California on Sunday, March 28, with the game tipping off at 13:00 AEDT.

The Warriors may already have their place sealed by the time they play, but they can't leave anything to chance with the nine other spots having already been sealed in the West. For those looking to understand how to bet on NBA games, this late-season matchup offers plenty of angles to consider.

Quick Picks

Our pick: GSW to win

Value bet: Curry to have 25+ points

Long shot: GSW to win by 1-10 points

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Indeed, this game could be arguably the most important of GSW's season. They've had a disappointing campaign, although injuries have decimated the roster throughout the season. Key players haven't been available, which has made life tough on the court.

It's a reason as to why they're looking up at everybody else. Perhaps fortunate for them, they have a number of home games to play, where they've been strong. Ahead of their Nets game (just before the Wizards), they are 19-15. Over their last 10 games, though, is where the problem lies: they are 2-8.

Still, the Wizards have been worse. Ahead of their game against the Jazz (just before GSW), they were on a 16-game losing streak and had won just 16 all season. While they haven't been great at home, being on the road has been their toughest challenge. Washington are 5-29 for the season before Utah.

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Washington's poor form will likely work against them in this game, but even if they were in better shape, the head-to-head suggests they wouldn't stand a chance, despite GSW being as poor as they are.

Over the last 20 games, the Wizards are 5-15. Their last win was eight games ago, but that occurred at home in 2022. Since then, seven games have been played and the Warriors have managed to win each of them by a fair margin.

With this in mind, we think there's value in the Big Win Little Win market. We think it's likely that GSW will win (with everything on the line and their positive record) by 1-10 points. Of the last seven victories in a row, this has hit four times.

If Steph Curry is cleared for competition, we think he could offer some value, despite having only played 39 games all season. He has averaged 27 points per game, so we think there's value in a 25+ points game, especially if postseason basketball isn't confirmed by the time of this match.

Our Prediction

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As highlighted, we think the most likely outcome is for the GSW to win. They have too much riding on this game to suffer a defeat, while the Washington Wizards have found it extremely difficult to pick up wins all season, let alone when they play the Warriors. With postseason implications on the line, check out the latest NBA playoffs betting odds to see where the Warriors might land.

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