Brooklyn Nets (10-21) vs. Washington Wizards (8-24)
January 2, 2026 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Washington Wizards +1.5; Over/Under: 225.5
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The Brooklyn Nets and Washington Wizards meet Friday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Wizards vs Nets Prediction. This article will include a Wizards vs Nets Pick.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Warriors and Rockets, and they play the Nuggets next. The Nets have won 7 of their last 12 games.
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 109.3 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 114.1 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Michale Porter Jr. is averaging 25.8 points and 7.5 rebounds, while Cam Thomas is averaging 21.4 points and 1.4 rebounds. Nic Claxton is the third double-digit scorer, and Noah Clowney is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.9 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards beat the Bucks, lost to the Suns, and they play the Timberwolves next. The Wizards have lost 29 of their last 38 games.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 113.2 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 124.7 points on 47 percent shooting. CJ McCollum is averaging 18.6 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Alex Sarr is averaging 17.6 points and 2.9 assists. Kyshawn George is the third double-digit scorer, and Tre Johnson is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The underdogs have won each of the last four games between the Nets and Wizards.
- The Nets have lost each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the last six games between the Nets and Wizards.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 15 home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The road team has won each of the Nets’ last four games.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Nets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Wizards’ last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eleven of the Nets’ last 12 games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Alex Sarr rank 1st amongst qualified players for steals + blocks per game (3.1) this season.
- C.J. McCollum is one of only seven players in the league to have made 10+ threes in a game this season.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Nicolas Claxton is one of only nine qualified players in the league to be leading their team in rebounds (7.8) and assists (4.2) per game this season.
- Noah Clowney ranks 4th amongst qualified Centers for three-pointers made per game (2.2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-11.5).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (48.7).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (109.2).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (39.9).
Wizards vs Nets Injury Report
The Wizards are without Cam Whitmore, Kyshawn George, and Corey Kispert.
The Nets will be without Haywood Highsmith and Egor Demin. Michael Porter Jr. and Terance Mann are questionable.
Wizards vs Nets Prediction
The Nets have played some of their best ball on the road, but they’re also still a bad team overall, and I’m not eager to back them in the favorite role on the end of a back-to-back. Who do you think the Nets are? The Nets are 6-10 ATS in their last 16 games as a favorite.
The Wizards are at home with the rest advantage, and they’ve won 3 of their last 4 games. The most recent win was against the Bucks as a double-digit underdog. I get the Wizards aren’t good either, but this line is showing the Nets too much love. Give me the bucket with the Wizards at home.
