Stephen Nover's NBA Wednesday Bookie Basher
(NBA) Brooklyn vs. Washington, 01/19/2022 7:00 PM, Score: 119 - 118
Point Spread: 2.00 | -105.00 Brooklyn (Away)
Result: Win
Washington is home and the Nets won't have Kevin Durant. But I'm not buying the Wizards as a home favorite - as slight as the point spread is - to beat the Nets.

This is the Nets' second game without Durant. They lost, 114-107, to the Cavaliers two days ago in Durant's first missed game since his knee injury. Brooklyn still has superstars James Harden and Kyrie Irving. The Nets have had a game now to adjust to temporary life without Durant.

Brooklyn is 15-5 on the road this season. The Nets are 4-1 ATS the last five times as an underdog. Washington is 0-5 ATS the past five times when favored.

The Wizards defeated the 76ers, 117-98, this past Monday. So there may be a Wizards' letdown factor following that impressive win and knowing they won't have to go against Durant.