The Wizards will play the Nuggets on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Washington Wizards and the Denver Nuggets will tip-off on Saturday, January 17th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Washington Wizards come to this game with a 83.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Denver Nuggets, is currently 97.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Washington Wizards - The Washington Wizards currently have a 4-16 away team record. They now rank 12th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Denver Nuggets - The Denver Nuggets come to the floor sporting a 11-6 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 7th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Washington Wizards currently rank 25th (112.6) for average points scored per game. The Denver Nuggets stand 1st, averaging 122.6 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 123.9 points against the Washington Wizards, ranking them 2nd in the league. Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets currently rank 10th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 117.2 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Washington Wizards currently have a 2-4 Eastern Southeast Division division record. Their opponent, the Denver Nuggets, come to the game with a 4-1 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Washington Wizards have a 10-29 overall record, while the Denver Nuggets have a 28-13 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye scallywags! The Wizards be sailin' to Denver's arena...expectin' a fierce battle with the Nuggets on Saturday night...the crowd be buzzin' with anticipation for this clash o' titans...
The Wizards be strugglin' this season with a dismal 10-29 record...while the Nuggets be holdin' strong with a mighty 28-13 standing...both teams fightin' to keep their division standings afloat...
Washington be laggin' behind in the Eastern Southeast Division with a 2-4 record...meanwhile, Denver be dominatin' the Western Northwest Division with a 4-1 record...
The Wizards be scorin' an average of 112.6 points per game...but the Nuggets be showin' off their firepower with 122.6 points per game...be sure to review each team's performance stats...
Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game...we have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below...may the best team emerge victorious in this epic showdown...yo ho ho and a bottle of rum!
Best Wizards at Nuggets Odds
| Underdog Washington Wizards | Favorite Denver Nuggets |
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| Underdog Washington Wizards | Favorite Denver Nuggets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Denver Nuggets are -10.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Washington Wizards are +10.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 227.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 227.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Denver Nuggets are the -500 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Washington Wizards are the +375 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Wizards
Nuggets
1/17/26 9:10pm EST | +10.5 -110-10.5 -110 |
Underdog Washington Wizards - Washington Wizards bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +10.5 Washington Wizards underdog bet wins if they lose by 10 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 11 or more.
Favorite Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -10.5 Denver Nuggets favorite bet wins if they win by 11 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 10 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Washington Wizards at Denver Nuggets Prop Bets
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Wizards
Nuggets
Game to Overtime
1/17/26 9:10pm EST | Yes +1400No -5000Bet |
Nuggets
Team Total Points
WAS at DEN 1/17/26 9:10pm EST | 119.5 o -115119.5 u -110Bet |
Wizards
Team Total Points
WAS at DEN 1/17/26 9:10pm EST | 108.5 o -110108.5 u -115Bet |
Aaron Gordon
Points Scored
WAS at DEN 1/17/26 9:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -118Bet |
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Alex Sarr
Points Scored
WAS at DEN 1/17/26 9:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -120Bet |
Bruce Brown Jr
Points Scored
WAS at DEN 1/17/26 9:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1057.5 u -130Bet |
Carlton Carrington
Points Scored
WAS at DEN 1/17/26 9:10pm EST | 10.5 o -13010.5 u -105Bet |
Jalen Pickett
Points Scored
WAS at DEN 1/17/26 9:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -120Bet |
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Jamal Murray
Points Scored
WAS at DEN 1/17/26 9:10pm EST | 26.5 o -12526.5 u -105Bet |
Justin Champagnie
Points Scored
WAS at DEN 1/17/26 9:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1309.5 u -105Bet |
Khris Middleton
Points Scored
WAS at DEN 1/17/26 9:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1159.5 u -118Bet |
Kyshawn George
Points Scored
WAS at DEN 1/17/26 9:10pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -125Bet |
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Marvin Bagley III
Points Scored
WAS at DEN 1/17/26 9:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1159.5 u -115Bet |
Tim Hardaway Jr
Points Scored
WAS at DEN 1/17/26 9:10pm EST | 14.5 o -12514.5 u -105Bet |
Tre Johnson
Points Scored
WAS at DEN 1/17/26 9:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12513.5 u -105Bet |
Will Riley
Points Scored
WAS at DEN 1/17/26 9:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1158.5 u -118Bet |
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Zeke Nnaji
Points Scored
WAS at DEN 1/17/26 9:10pm EST | 7.5 o +1007.5 u -135Bet |
Aaron Gordon
Points, Rebounds & Assists
WAS at DEN 1/17/26 9:10pm EST | 31.5 o -10531.5 u -125Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
WAS at DEN 1/17/26 9:10pm EST | 42.5 o -10542.5 u -125Bet |
Marvin Bagley III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
WAS at DEN 1/17/26 9:10pm EST | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -125Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Denver Nuggets | 31 | 16 | 0.660 | +6.5 | 12-9 | 19-7 | 4-1 | 18-8 | 120.4 | 116.0 | +4.4 | L1 | 6-4 |
| Washington Wizards | 11 | 34 | 0.244 | +25.5 | 7-15 | 4-19 | 2-5 | 7-19 | 112.3 | 122.8 | -10.5 | W1 | 1-9 |
Washington Wizards & Denver Nuggets Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Washington Wizards Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Wizards | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Nuggets | +600 Bet |
Washington Wizards & Denver Nuggets Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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How to Bet on the Washington Wizards vs Denver Nuggets NBA Game
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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