The Nets will play the Wizards on Friday, January 2nd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 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
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Washington Wizards set for Friday, January 2nd, 2026. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Brooklyn Nets currently have a 85.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Washington Wizards is 84.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Brooklyn Nets - The Brooklyn Nets currently have a 6-8 record as an away team. That standing puts them 8th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Washington Wizards - The Washington Wizards start this matchup with a 4-11 record as a home team. They now rank 11th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Brooklyn Nets currently rank 28th (109.2) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Washington Wizards stand at 23rd averaging 113.2 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 114.1 points against the Brooklyn Nets, ranking them 20th in the league. The Washington Wizards currently rank 2nd in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 124.7 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Brooklyn Nets have notched a 3-7 Eastern Atlantic Division division record, while the Washington Wizards possess a 1-4 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Brooklyn Nets have a 10-21 overall record, while the Washington Wizards have a 8-24 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Ahoy, ye scallywags! The Brooklyn Nets sail into Washington...fans chant and cheer with fervor in the Wizards' arena...
The Nets have a dismal 10-21 record, while the Wizards falter at 8-24...Brooklyn stands at 3-7 in the Eastern Atlantic Division...Washington struggles at 1-4 in the Eastern Southeast Division...
The Nets average 109.2 points per game, while the Wizards score 113.2...see you courtside at today's game...be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets...
Look at this game's prop bets below...it's a showdown ye won't want to miss...may the best team prevail in this clash of the titans...arrrr!
Best Nets at Wizards Odds
| Underdog Brooklyn Nets | Favorite Washington Wizards |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Brooklyn Nets | Favorite Washington Wizards |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Washington Wizards are -3.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Brooklyn Nets are +3.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 224.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 224.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Washington Wizards are the -160 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Brooklyn Nets are the +135 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Nets
Wizards
1/02/26 7:10pm EST | +3.5 -110-3.5 -110 |
Underdog Brooklyn Nets - Brooklyn Nets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +3.5 Brooklyn Nets underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Washington Wizards - Washington Wizards bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -3.5 Washington Wizards favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Brooklyn Nets at Washington Wizards Prop Bets
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Nets
Wizards
Game to Overtime
1/02/26 7:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Nets
Team Total Points
BKN at WAS 1/02/26 7:10pm EST | 110.5 o -118110.5 u -110Bet |
Wizards
Team Total Points
BKN at WAS 1/02/26 7:10pm EST | 113.5 o -110113.5 u -115Bet |
Alex Sarr
Points Scored
BKN at WAS 1/02/26 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o +10016.5 u -130Bet |
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Bilal Coulibaly
Points Scored
BKN at WAS 1/02/26 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1359.5 u +100Bet |
Carlton Carrington
Points Scored
BKN at WAS 1/02/26 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -125Bet |
CJ McCollum
Points Scored
BKN at WAS 1/02/26 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o +10018.5 u -135Bet |
Danny Wolf
Points Scored
BKN at WAS 1/02/26 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12013.5 u -110Bet |
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Day'Ron Sharpe
Points Scored
BKN at WAS 1/02/26 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11811.5 u -110Bet |
Egor Demin
Points Scored
BKN at WAS 1/02/26 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -15012.5 u +115Bet |
Justin Champagnie
Points Scored
BKN at WAS 1/02/26 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1308.5 u -105Bet |
Khris Middleton
Points Scored
BKN at WAS 1/02/26 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -125Bet |
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Marvin Bagley III
Points Scored
BKN at WAS 1/02/26 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1209.5 u -110Bet |
Noah Clowney
Points Scored
BKN at WAS 1/02/26 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -13019.5 u -105Bet |
Terance Mann
Points Scored
BKN at WAS 1/02/26 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -120Bet |
Tre Johnson
Points Scored
BKN at WAS 1/02/26 7:10pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -125Bet |
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Bilal Coulibaly
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BKN at WAS 1/02/26 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -118Bet |
Day'Ron Sharpe
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BKN at WAS 1/02/26 7:10pm EST | 26.5 o -11526.5 u -115Bet |
Marvin Bagley III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BKN at WAS 1/02/26 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11517.5 u -118Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Brooklyn Nets | 15 | 38 | 0.283 | +25.5 | 8-19 | 7-19 | 3-9 | 11-22 | 107.7 | 114.9 | -7.2 | L1 | 3-7 |
| Washington Wizards | 14 | 39 | 0.264 | +26.5 | 9-18 | 5-21 | 2-6 | 9-23 | 112.2 | 123.1 | -10.9 | L3 | 4-6 |
Brooklyn Nets & Washington Wizards 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.
Brooklyn Nets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Nets | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Wizards | +100000 Bet |
Brooklyn Nets & Washington Wizards Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Brooklyn Nets vs Washington Wizards NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, January 2nd, 2026 at 7:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Brooklyn Nets vs Washington Wizards Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Brooklyn Nets vs Washington Wizards Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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