Basketball is back! The NBA season will continue Monday night as the Washington Wizards head to Brooklyn and face off against the Nets. It's time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Wizards-Nets prediction and pick.

This Eastern Conference matchup should be a good one. The Washington Wizards have started off hot. The Wizards are undefeated with a record of 2-0. The Brooklyn Nets have been a different story. They are a powerhouse of a team on paper but have started off only 1-2. Both teams will be looking for a win Monday night. 

Here's how bookmakers have set Wizards-Nets odds for Monday’s matchup.

NBA Odds: Wizards-Nets Odds

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Washington Wizards: +7 (-114) 

Brooklyn Nets: -7 (-106) 

Over: 228 (-110)

Under: 228 (-110)

Why The Wizards Could Cover The Spread

The Washington Wizards have been looking good so far this season. They are 2-0 and looking to keep their undefeated record. Washington will be on the road and facing off against a tough Nets team. The Wizards will need to come together and play solid team basketball if they hope to come out ahead. Their offseason additions have been proving to be good for their team. Those additions combined with the return of their superstar leader could mean a win for Washington. 

This Wizards team has depth. In their last game against Indiana, the Wizards were able to notch a victory without their best player. Bradley Beal was sidelined due to injury, but the rest of the team was able to pick up the slack. Spencer Dinwiddie and Kyle Kuzma combined for 60 points and led the team to victory. Both of these guys weren’t on the team last year, but have made an immediate impact. The Wizards have the depth and talent necessary to compete against the league’s best.

While Bradley Beal was sidelined last game, he is likely to return Monday night. Beal is the leader of this Wizards team. When he is on the floor he is extremely impactful. He can score from anywhere and forces defenses to game plan specifically for him. If Beal plays then the rest of the offense should open up and things could very well go the Wizards way.

Why The Nets Could Cover The Spread

Many people pegged the Nets as a top championship contender this season if they could stay healthy. Well, the team has been healthy so far but has seen little success. There is no doubt Brooklyn is a talented team and can compete with anyone in the league. However, through three games they have only one win. Their schedule has been tough and an easier matchup against Washington could be just what Brooklyn needs to get going. 

Kevin Durant and James Harden are the leaders of this Nets team. More often than not, one of them is going to have a great night of basketball. In their last game against the Hornets that was Durant. Durant went off for 38 points while Harden only scored 15. In their one win against the 76ers the scoring was more balanced with Durant putting up 29 and Harden putting up 20. If these guys can find balance in their scoring then the Wizards will have a very tough time keeping up offensively. 

The Wizards have yet to face the caliber of competition of the Brooklyn Nets. Brooklyn will have every opportunity to slow down this undefeated Washington team. In order for the Nets to walk away with a win they will need other players to step up. Blake Griffin has shown flashes of the impact he can make and so has LaMarcus Aldridge. Basketball is a team sport, and while KD and Harden could carry the Nets, things will be much easier for Brooklyn if other team members step up.

Final Wizards-Nets Prediction & Pick

The Nets are the better team. However they have been having issues this season. Brooklyn’s chemistry does not seem to be what it should be. They have looked vulnerable and have not shown that those issues have been fixed. However, any team with Harden and Durant can't be counted out. Brooklyn is capable of winning any game because of those two guys. Washington, on the other hand, has been playing solid team basketball and the win column shows it. The Wizards are a good team and their offseason moves seem to have paid off. With Beal coming back, this is going to be a great game. Washington is an underdog heading into this game but they should be your pick. The Wizards have shown that they can compete, pick them to cover.

FINAL WIZARDS-NETS PREDICTION & PICK: Wizards +7 (-114)

FINAL SCORE PREDICTION: Wizards 114 – Nets 112