Nuggets vs. Wizards

We are backing the Under as Valančiūnas is returning from a 21-day absence due to a calf strain and is expected to be on a restricted workload in his first game back. Although the Nuggets are thin at center with Nikola Jokić sidelined, Valančiūnas has averaged just 8.5 points per game this season and faces a Washington interior anchored by Alex Sarr, who has significantly improved the team's ability to limit efficient touches in the paint.