Memphis at Washington

Memphis went UNDER for the fourth time in five games when it beat Denver, 108-106, on Wednesday, even while shooting 51.9%, which is about six percentage points above its average. The posted total in tonight's game is about nine points higher, and Washington stayed UNDER while losing 109-100 to Toronto two nights ago when shooting just 43.6%. The Wizards have improved defensively from last season and are allowing 109.8 points per game. Washington is 17-7 UNDER its past 24 games after an ATS loss and 8-3 UNDER as a home favorite dating to last season. Five of the last six meetings at Washington have gone UNDER. Play the UNDER.