The Nuggets will play the Wizards on Thursday, January 22nd, 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
The Denver Nuggets and the Washington Wizards will tip-off on Thursday, January 22nd, 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 Denver Nuggets come to this game with a 96.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Washington Wizards, is currently 82.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Denver Nuggets - The Denver Nuggets currently have a 17-7 away team record. They now rank 1st in the league for away team wins.
- Home Washington Wizards - The Washington Wizards come to the floor sporting a 6-14 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 13th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Denver Nuggets currently rank 1st (121.4) for average points scored per game. The Washington Wizards stand 21st, averaging 112.5 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 117.0 points against the Denver Nuggets, ranking them 10th in the league. Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards currently rank 2nd in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 123.6 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Denver Nuggets currently have a 4-1 Western Northwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Washington Wizards, come to the game with a 2-4 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Denver Nuggets have a 29-15 overall record, while the Washington Wizards have a 10-32 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye basketball fans! The Denver Nuggets be sailin' into Washington...for a showdown with the lowly Wizards on Thursday night! The Nuggets be holdin' a strong 29-15 record this season...while the Wizards be strugglin' at 10-32 overall...In the Western Northwest Division, the Nuggets boast a 4-1 record...but the Wizards be standin' at 2-4 in the Eastern Southeast Division...Denver be scorin' an impressive 121.4 points per game...compared to the Wizards' 112.5 points per game average...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...It be a battle of skill and determination on the court...as the Nuggets look to plunder another victory on the road...while the Wizards be seekin' to defend their home turf...Will the Nuggets continue their winning ways...or will the Wizards rise up and claim victory in front of their fans? Only time will tell...Prepare ye selves for a fierce competition...as these two teams clash in a display of skill and athleticism...Raise the anchor and set sail for an epic basketball showdown!
Best Nuggets at Wizards Odds
| Underdog Washington Wizards | Favorite Denver Nuggets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Denver Nuggets are -6.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Washington Wizards are +6.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 226.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 226.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Denver Nuggets are the -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Washington Wizards are the +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Nuggets
Wizards
1/22/26 7:10pm EST | -6.5 -105+6.5 -115 |
Underdog Washington Wizards - Washington Wizards bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +6.5 Washington Wizards underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -6.5 Denver Nuggets favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Denver Nuggets at Washington Wizards Prop Bets
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Nuggets
Wizards
Game to Overtime
1/22/26 7:10pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Nuggets
Team Total Points
DEN at WAS 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 116.5 o -110116.5 u -115Bet |
Wizards
Team Total Points
DEN at WAS 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 110.5 o -115110.5 u -110Bet |
Aaron Gordon
Points Scored
DEN at WAS 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
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Alex Sarr
Points Scored
DEN at WAS 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -118Bet |
Bruce Brown Jr
Points Scored
DEN at WAS 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1156.5 u -115Bet |
Carlton Carrington
Points Scored
DEN at WAS 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -110Bet |
Jalen Pickett
Points Scored
DEN at WAS 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1158.5 u -115Bet |
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Jamal Murray
Points Scored
DEN at WAS 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 27.5 o -13527.5 u +100Bet |
Jonas Valanciunas
Points Scored
DEN at WAS 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11810.5 u -115Bet |
Justin Champagnie
Points Scored
DEN at WAS 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -130Bet |
Khris Middleton
Points Scored
DEN at WAS 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12010.5 u -110Bet |
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Kyshawn George
Points Scored
DEN at WAS 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o -12016.5 u -110Bet |
Tim Hardaway Jr
Points Scored
DEN at WAS 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -125Bet |
Tre Johnson
Points Scored
DEN at WAS 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 14.5 o +10014.5 u -130Bet |
Aaron Gordon
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at WAS 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 29.5 o -12029.5 u -110Bet |
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Jamal Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at WAS 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 40.5 o -11040.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Denver Nuggets | 35 | 20 | 0.636 | +6.5 | 15-11 | 20-9 | 4-2 | 20-9 | 120.4 | 116.3 | +4.1 | W1 | 5-5 |
| 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 |
Denver Nuggets & 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.
Denver Nuggets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Nuggets | +550 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Wizards | +100000 Bet |
Denver Nuggets & Washington Wizards Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards NBA Game
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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