Wizards vs. Nuggets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 22

Wizards vs. Nuggets Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Capital One Arena -- Washington D.C.
• Coverage: ALT, KTVD, and MNMT

The Denver Nuggets (29-15) visit the Washington Wizards (10-32) after winning four straight road games. The Nuggets are favored by 5.5 points in the contest, which starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The over/under is 229.5 for the matchup.

Wizards vs. Nuggets Odds & Spread

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Wizards vs. Nuggets Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Nuggets win (75.2%)

Wizards vs. Nuggets Betting Trends

• The Nuggets have put together a record of 25-19-0 against the spread this season.
• The Wizards have played 42 games, with 17 wins against the spread.
• This season, 27 of the Nuggets' games have gone over the point total out of 42 chances.
• Wizards games this year have hit the over on 21 of 42 set point totals (50%).
• In home games, Denver sports a worse record against the spread (10-10-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (15-9-0).
• When it comes to point totals, the Nuggets hit the over less often in home games, as they've exceeded the total 11 times in 20 opportunities this season (55%). In road games, they have hit the over 16 times in 24 opportunities (66.7%).
• Washington's winning percentage against the spread at home is .450 (9-11-0). On the road, it is .364 (8-14-0).
• In terms of the over/under, Wizards games have gone over 11 of 20 times at home (55%), and 10 of 22 on the road (45.5%).

Nuggets Leaders

• Jamal Murray averages 26 points, 4.4 boards and 7.4 assists, shooting 48.9% from the field and 44.9% from downtown (ninth in league), with 3.4 made 3-pointers per contest (sixth in league).
• Peyton Watson averages 14 points, 5 rebounds and 1.8 assists.
• Tim Hardaway Jr. is averaging 13.9 points, 1.4 assists and 2.3 rebounds.
• Bruce Brown is averaging 7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists. Defensively, he averages 1 steal and 0.3 blocked shots.
• Aaron Gordon is averaging 18 points, 2.4 assists and 6.2 boards.

Wizards Leaders

• Alex Sarr averages 17.2 points, 7.4 boards and 2.8 assists. He is also sinking 50.6% of his shots from the floor and 34.8% from 3-point range, with 1 trey per game.
• Kyshawn George averages 15.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists. He is also sinking 46.4% of his shots from the floor and 39.9% from beyond the arc, with 2.2 triples per game.
• The Wizards are receiving 9.7 points, 3.9 boards and 4.6 assists per game from Bub Carrington.
• Marvin Bagley III's numbers on the season are 10 points, 5.7 boards and 1.5 assists per game. He is draining 61.9% of his shots from the floor.
• The Wizards receive 7.2 points per game from Justin Champagnie, plus 5.7 rebounds and 1 assists.

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