The Golden State Warriors (32‑34, 10th in the West) head to Capital One Arena on Monday night to face the Washington Wizards (19‑47, 14th in the East). Golden State is clinging to play‑in positioning but has dropped six of their last seven, including a road loss to the Knicks on Sunday.
Washington, meanwhile, continues its slide, losing 10 straight and focusing more on draft lottery positioning than wins. Both teams are dealing with significant injuries: the Warriors are without Stephen Curry, Seth Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Al Horford, while the Wizards are missing Anthony Davis, Cam Whitmore, Kyshawn George, and D’Angelo Russell.
Oddsmakers have Golden State favored by 6.5 points, with the total set at 231.5. This game is less about playoff seeding and more about pride, as the Warriors look to stabilize and the Wizards aim to snap their skid at home.
Best Bet: Warriors -6.5 (-110) at BetMGM Sportsbook
Golden State’s offensive firepower, even without Curry, makes them the sharper side to back. The Warriors rank 15th in scoring at 115.6 points per game and lead the league in three‑point attempts and makes. Washington’s defense has been porous, allowing 122.8 points per game (29th in the league), and their offense has sputtered without Davis and Whitmore.
The Wizards are 0‑10 SU in their last 10 games and 2‑13 SU against Western Conference opponents. Golden State has dominated this matchup historically, winning six straight against Washington and going 12‑3 SU in their last 15 road games against them. While the total of 231.5 leans toward the over given both teams’ defensive issues, the spread is the sharper angle. Warriors -6.5 is the best bet.
This safer parlay leans on the stars to hit their averages while banking on the under, which ties in with Washington’s offensive limitations and Golden State’s road struggles.
The longshot parlay hinges on Kuminga stepping up as a scorer, Kuzma finding his rhythm from deep, and Golden State pulling away late. Given Washington’s recent form, this scenario is plausible.
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors | -6.5 (-110) | -300 | O 231.5 (-110) |
| Wizards | +6.5 (-110) | +240 | U 231.5 (-110) |
Odds updated: March 16, 2026 – 12:00 p.m. ET. Lines may move throughout the day.
| Team | Player | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wizards | Kyshawn George | Elbow | Out |
| Wizards | Anthony Davis | Hand/Groin | Out |
| Wizards | Cam Whitmore | Shoulder | Out |
| Wizards | D’Angelo Russell | Personal | Out |
| Warriors | Stephen Curry | Injury | Out |
| Warriors | Seth Curry | Injury | Out |
| Warriors | Jimmy Butler | Injury | Out |
| Warriors | Al Horford | Injury | Out |
The game tips off at 7:00 p.m. ET on Monday, March 16.
The matchup will be held at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
The game will be broadcast on Monumental Sports Network, with streaming available via NBA League Pass.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, March 16, 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| Arena | Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. |
| TV/Streaming | Monumental Sports Network / NBA League Pass |
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