The Wizards are simply awful on the road, but they are a much better team at home with a 19-11 mark ATS. The Kings are starting to falter down the stretch, losing four of their last six games. Their only two wins during that stretch both came over the tanking Knicks. I’ll take the Wizards to cover this small line.

The Kings are 10-3 versus sub-.500 teams this calendar year, and they're 16-5 ATS in their last 21 against losing teams. They're also coming off a game in which they shot 38 percent yet still won. Expect much better shooting Monday against a Wizards team that's tied for 27th in defensive efficiency and is playing its third game in four nights. Grab the points with the surprising Kings.

The Kings are sliding, and they've failed to cover five straight visits to Washington. On Monday, they visit a desperate Wizards team coming off two excruciating road losses. I'm projecting a solid Washington win and recommend laying the small number.