Nuggets vs. Wizards Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 22

Updated Jan. 21, 2026 9:23 p.m. ET

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The Washington Wizards (10-32) will attempt to stop a seven-game losing streak when hosting the Denver Nuggets (29-15) on January 22, 2026 at Capital One Arena. Thursday's game between the Nuggets and the Wizards sees the Nuggets as 6-point favorites. A 231.5-point over/under is set for the game.

Here is everything you need to know to know about the Nuggets-Wizards game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Nuggets vs. Wizards Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

When: Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
TV: ALT, KTVD, and MNMT
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Nuggets vs Wizards Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Nuggets	-6	-112	-108	231.5	-112	-108	-235	+194

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Nuggets vs. Wizards Prediction

ATS Pick: Nuggets (- 6)
O/U Pick: Over (231.5)
Score Prediction: Nuggets 123 - Wizards 114

Nuggets vs. Wizards Betting Insights

This season, the Nuggets games have finished over 231.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under, 29 (out of 44) times.
This year, 26 of the Wizards' 42 total matchups have gone over 231.5 total points scored.
The Nuggets and the Wizards combine to average 2.4 more points per game than the total of 231.5 set for this matchup.
The Nuggets and the Wizards have seen their opponents average a combined 9.1 more points per game than the over/under of 231.5 set for this outing.
Denver has been chosen as the favorite in 31 games this year and has walked away with the win 22 times (71%) in those games.
Washington has been an underdog in 39 games this season and has come away with the win nine times (23.1%) in those contests.
In the last one head-to-head meetings, Denver has a 1-0 record against Washington.
The Wizards have a 1-0 record against the spread when playing the Nuggets.
The Nuggets failed to cover the point spread in their past three games, and were the favorites in one of those contests.

Nuggets Recent Trends

The Nuggets have a 5-5 record against the spread while going 6-4 overall over their past 10 games.
Denver has averaged a total of 227.7 combined points over its last 10 games, 3.8 less than this game's over/under of 231.5.
The Nuggets have played 44 games, with 25 wins against the spread.
Denver is 12-9 ATS when favored by 6 points or more this season.
Nuggets games this year have eclipsed the over/under 27 times in 42 opportunities (64.3%).
The Nuggets put up only 2.2 fewer points per game (121.4) than the Wizards give up (123.6).
Denver has a 13-8 record against the spread and a 16-5 record overall when putting up more than 123.6 points.
This season, the Nuggets have a 49.9% shooting percentage from the field, which is 2.3% higher than the 47.6% of shots the Wizards' opponents have made.
The Nuggets sport a worse record against the spread at home (10-10-0) than they do in away games (15-9-0).
When playing at home, Denver exceeds the over/under 55% of the time (11 of 20 games). It hits the over more often in road games, eclipsing the total in 66.7% of games (16 of 24).
The Nuggets have played better as a moneyline favorite in home games, posting a home record of 10-4, compared to going 12-5 in road games.

Nuggets Recent Stats

Stat	Average	Rank
Points Scored	121.4	1
Points Allowed	117.0	20
Rebounds	42.2	24
Assists	28.3	9
Steals	6.8	29
Blocks	4.0	28

Nuggets Leaders

Jamal Murray averages 26.0 points, 4.4 boards and 7.4 assists per contest, shooting 48.9% from the field and 44.9% from beyond the arc (ninth in league) with 3.4 made 3-pointers per game (sixth in NBA).
Peyton Watson puts up 14.0 points, 1.8 assists and 5.0 boards per contest.
Tim Hardaway Jr. averages 13.9 points, 1.4 assists and 2.3 boards per game.
Bruce Brown averages 7.0 points, 4.1 boards and 2.2 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.0 steal and 0.3 blocks.
Aaron Gordon posts 18.0 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. Defensively he averages 0.6 steals and 0.2 blocks.

Wizards Recent Trends

The Wizards are 4-6 against the spread and 2-8 overall over their last 10 games.
Washington and its opponents have combined to score an average of 232.1 combined points over its last 10 games, 0.6 more than the 231.5 over/under in this matchup.
Against the spread, the Wizards are 17-25-0 this season.
Washington has an ATS record of 16-20 in its 36 games when underdogs by 6 points or more this season.
The Wizards have eclipsed the over/under 50% of the time this year (21 of 42 games with a set point total).
The Wizards put up only 4.5 fewer points per game (112.5) than the Nuggets allow their opponents to score (117.0).
Washington is 9-2 against the spread and 6-5 overall when it scores more than 117.0 points.
The Wizards have shot at a 46.1% clip from the field this season, 1.1 percentage points below the 47.2% shooting opponents of the Nuggets have averaged.
Against the spread, the Wizards have performed better at home (9-11-0) than away (8-14-0).
Washington's games have gone above the over/under 55% of the time at home (11 of 20), and 45.5% of the time on the road (10 of 22).

Wizards Recent Stats

Stat	Average	Rank
Points Scored	112.5	25
Points Allowed	123.6	29
Rebounds	44.0	17
Assists	25.2	22
Steals	7.3	28
Blocks	6.0	3

Wizards Leaders

On a per-game basis, Alex Sarr gets the Wizards 17.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists. He also averages 0.8 steals and 2.2 blocked shots (first in league).
Kyshawn George is putting up 15.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game. He's sinking 46.4% of his shots from the field and 39.9% from beyond the arc, with 2.2 triples per game.
Bub Carrington is averaging 9.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.6 assists per contest. He is sinking 40.3% of his shots from the floor and 41.4% from 3-point range, with 2.0 triples per game.
Marvin Bagley III gets the Wizards 10.0 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game while putting up 0.5 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
Justin Champagnie gets the Wizards 7.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while posting 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.