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NBA Betting Preview: Nuggets vs Wizards

The Denver Nuggets meet the Washington Wizards in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Fancy Nuggets Against The Spread?

The Nuggets should be taken against the spread at -6 with our prediction being for them to achieve a comfortable margin of victory over the Wizards. Back the favorites at the -112 that's available.

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7 of Last 10 Clashes Have Been Nuggets Wins

Denver Nuggets have triumphed in four straight road games. Their previous contest was a 115-107 home defeat against LA Lakers at Ball Arena. Jamal Murray led the way with 28 points, while Peyton Watson added 18 and Aaron Gordon chipped in 18.

Washington Wizards have lost on their last seven outings. In a recent home game at Capital One Arena, they were turned over 110-106 by LA Clippers. Offensively, Alex Sarr led the charge with 28, while Kyshawn George contributed 18 and Bub Carrington 17.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Nuggets won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 121-115 victory was registered against the Wizards at Ball Arena. We’ve seen seven Nuggets wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Nuggets logo Nuggets 29 15 0.659 121.4 117 4.4 12-8 17-7 4-1 18-8 6-4 2L
Wizards logo Wizards 10 32 0.238 112.5 123.6 -11.1 6-14 4-18 2-4 7-18 2-8 7L
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Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

The Nuggets have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 110.4 points, 36.8 rebounds, 25.1 assists, 6.0 steals and 4.6 blocks while shooting 46.5% from the field and 77.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 114.0 points and 47.2 rebounds per contest.

Peyton Watson is averaging 22.0 points and 6.2 rebounds, Jamal Murray 6.6 assists and Tim Hardaway Jr. 2.9 (39.2%) 3-pointers.

Washington Wizards – Last 10 Games

The Wizards have won 2 and lost 8 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 110.5 points, 43.0 rebounds, 24.0 assists, 8.7 steals and 5.9 blocks per game while shooting 46.1% from the field and 80.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 120.1 points and 43.4 rebounds.

Alex Sarr is averaging 16.4 points, Justin Champagnie 6.4 rebounds and Bub Carrington 5.6 assists along with 2.0 (32.8%) 3-pointers made.

Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards Prediction & Picks

Make the most of Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

The best betting angle could be Nuggets on the spread. You can land odds of -112 that the favorites are able to cover the -6 line and they're more than capable in this NBA contest.

We put solid research behind every basketball prediction, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key NBA stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.

Key Nuggets vs Wizards stats:

  • The -6 line has been covered by Nuggets in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -6 line has been covered by Nuggets in 2 consecutive games on the road.
  • The +6 line hasn’t been covered by Wizards in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The +6 line hasn’t been covered by Wizards in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -6 line has been covered by Nuggets in 7 of their last 10 games against Wizards.

Nuggets -6 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of delivering a return. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Peyton Watson Over 18.5 Points -108 BetMGM logo

Peyton Watson (Nuggets) has an average of 25.2 points in the past 5 road games. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the line looks attractive, with -108 available that it’s covered.

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Khris Middleton Over 3.5 Assists +106 BetMGM logo

Khris Middleton (Wizards) has racked up Over 3.5 assists in 4 straight games. The line for him on the Overs has plenty of appeal, with bettors currently able to get odds of +106 for this happening.

Latest Khris Middleton Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Nuggets -6
Totals Under 232.5
Player Points Peyton Watson Over 18.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Nuggets to cover the -6 spread along with Under 232.5. Add in Peyton Watson (Nuggets) to score Over 18.5 points.

A same game parlay is a fantastic way of cheering on different selections within the same basketball game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single bet. The odds can combine to great effect.

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Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets Nuggets logo 118 - 107 Wizards logo Wizards

You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a monster return by getting this correct score right. We’re going for the Nuggets to claim a 118-107 victory and hopefully this goes close.

Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Nuggets Betting Favorites on the Moneyline

For this NBA game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Denver Nuggets are -222 favorites to win and that means a 69% chance of landing a victory. For those wanting to back Washington Wizards, you will find +184 about the underdogs.

5.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 231.5 right now. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. Those that want to back Under 231.5 can find odds of -114 available.

The good news is that you can access a huge selection of game lines and team props for most contests. The top basketball betting sites have a massive range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Betting Lines & Odds
Jamal Murray Favorite to Get Most Points

In terms of scoring most points, favorite Jamal Murray is available at -111 to rack up Over 27.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -115 is available.

Player Points
Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 27.5
-111
Under 27.5
-115
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Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)
Over 18.5
-118
Under 18.5
-108
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Peyton Watson (Nuggets)
Over 18.5
-108
Under 18.5
-119
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Player Assists
Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 8.5
-116
Under 8.5
-114
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Kyshawn George (Wizards)
Over 4.5
-116
Under 4.5
-114
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Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)
Over 3.5
-130
Under 3.5
-101
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Khris Middleton (Wizards)
Over 3.5
-100
Under 3.5
-132
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Player Rebounds
Alex Sarr (Wizards)
Over 7.5
-137
Under 7.5
+104
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Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)
Over 6.5
-149
Under 6.5
+114
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Peyton Watson (Nuggets)
Over 6.5
+110
Under 6.5
-145
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Kyshawn George (Wizards)
Over 5.5
+121
Under 5.5
-161
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Wizards On Six Losses From Previous Ten at Home

The Wizards have a 4-6 record in their last 10 home games, averaging 116.10 points on offense and surrendering 118.80 on defense.

The Nuggets have strung together four consecutive road wins. They own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 road games, posting 118.70 points per contest while yielding 120.70.

The Wizards earned a 122-113 win against the Nuggets in the teams’ last meeting at Capital One Arena. In 8 meetings at Capital One Arena, the Nuggets have five wins to their name, with the Wizards having three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O232.5 U232.5
Washington Wizards logo Washington Wizards Home Stats 4-6 234.90 116.10 118.80 5 5
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Away Stats 5-5 239.40 118.70 120.70 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O232.5 = Games Over 232.5 Points
  • U232.5 = Games Under 232.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Stats
Washington Wizards logo Washington Wizards Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jamal Murray 40 35.43 1040 295 26.0 7.4 3.4 4.4 0.3 1.0
Nikola Jokic 32 34.56 948 351 29.6 11.0 2.1 12.1 0.8 1.4
Cameron Johnson 28 30.61 327 66 11.7 2.4 1.9 3.5 0.3 0.6

Washington Wizards Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Kyshawn George 33 31.25 510 163 15.5 4.9 2.2 5.6 0.9 1.1
Bub Carrington 42 28.31 407 195 9.7 4.6 2.0 3.9 0.2 0.5
Trae Young 10 28.01 193 89 19.3 8.9 1.8 1.6 0.1 1.0

Injuries & Suspensions

Denver Nuggets Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

20 Jan NBA
Lakers 115-107 Nuggets
18 Jan NBA
Hornets 110-87 Nuggets
17 Jan NBA
Wizards 115-121 Nuggets
14 Jan NBA
Nuggets 118-109 Mavericks
13 Jan NBA
Nuggets 122-116 Pelicans
11 Jan NBA
Bucks 104-108 Nuggets
09 Jan NBA
Hawks 110-87 Nuggets
07 Jan NBA
Nuggets 114-110 Celtics
05 Jan NBA
Nuggets 125-124 76ers
04 Jan NBA
Nuggets 115-127 Nets

Previous Washington Wizards Lineups

19 Jan NBA
Clippers 110-106 Wizards
17 Jan NBA
Wizards 115-121 Nuggets
16 Jan NBA
Wizards 115-128 Kings
14 Jan NBA
Wizards 105-119 Clippers
11 Jan NBA
Wizards 93-112 Suns
09 Jan NBA
Pelicans 128-107 Wizards
07 Jan NBA
Wizards 110-131 76ers
06 Jan NBA
Magic 112-120 Wizards
04 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 141-115 Wizards
02 Jan NBA
Nets 99-119 Wizards

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 27 16 0.628 116.8 109.8 7 13-7 14-9 6-4 20-10 6-4 1W
Knicks 26 18 0.591 117.9 113.8 4.1 17-6 9-12 6-3 19-11 3-7 1W
Raptors 26 19 0.578 114.2 112.6 1.6 13-10 13-9 4-8 22-12 6-4 1W
76ers 23 19 0.548 116.5 115.4 1.1 11-12 12-7 8-4 18-15 5-5 1L
Nets 12 30 0.286 107.9 114.5 -6.6 6-16 6-14 3-8 9-18 2-8 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 32 10 0.762 117.2 109.9 7.3 18-4 14-6 8-3 22-6 8-2 4W
Cavaliers 25 20 0.556 119.1 117.1 2 14-11 11-9 7-3 17-13 6-4 1W
Bulls 21 22 0.488 117.9 120 -2.1 14-9 7-13 3-7 14-15 5-5 2W
Bucks 18 24 0.429 112.4 115.6 -3.2 9-10 9-14 5-4 14-14 5-5 1W
Pacers 10 35 0.222 109.9 118.3 -8.4 8-16 2-19 2-8 7-23 4-6 3L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 23 19 0.548 116.1 115.2 0.9 14-7 9-12 5-4 15-14 5-5 1L
Heat 23 21 0.523 119.5 118.3 1.2 15-7 8-14 3-3 12-12 4-6 1W
Hawks 20 25 0.444 117.5 119 -1.5 7-13 13-12 4-3 10-17 4-6 4L
Hornets 16 28 0.364 115.8 115.9 -0.1 7-13 9-15 4-4 11-19 5-5 1L
Wizards 10 32 0.238 112.5 123.6 -11.1 6-14 4-18 2-4 7-18 2-8 7L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 36 8 0.818 121.4 108 13.4 20-3 16-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 1W
Nuggets 29 15 0.659 121.4 117 4.4 12-8 17-7 4-1 18-8 6-4 2L
Timberwolves 27 17 0.614 120.1 115 5.1 15-6 12-11 4-5 14-13 6-4 3L
Trail Blazers 22 22 0.5 116.3 118.2 -1.9 12-10 10-12 4-4 18-14 8-2 3W
Jazz 15 29 0.341 119.3 127.4 -8.1 10-12 5-17 1-8 9-21 3-7 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 26 16 0.619 116.3 116.5 -0.2 12-8 14-8 4-5 19-11 5-5 2W
Suns 27 17 0.614 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 13-12 8-4 20-13 7-3 3W
Warriors 25 20 0.556 116.9 114 2.9 17-7 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 1L
Clippers 19 24 0.442 112.3 113.8 -1.5 11-9 8-15 4-4 10-14 7-3 1L
Kings 12 32 0.273 110.8 120.7 -9.9 9-15 3-17 2-7 8-25 4-6 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 30 14 0.682 117.7 112.6 5.1 16-5 14-9 7-2 17-12 5-5 1L
Rockets 26 15 0.634 117 110.5 6.5 15-3 11-12 4-4 15-14 5-5 3W
Grizzlies 18 23 0.439 115.1 116 -0.9 10-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1W
Mavericks 18 26 0.409 114.2 116.6 -2.4 13-11 5-15 3-6 10-18 6-4 3W
Pelicans 10 36 0.217 114.7 122 -7.3 7-19 3-17 3-7 4-25 2-8 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 32 10 0.762 117.2 109.9 7.3 18-4 14-6 8-3 22-6 8-2 4W
Celtics 27 16 0.628 116.8 109.8 7 13-7 14-9 6-4 20-10 6-4 1W
Knicks 26 18 0.591 117.9 113.8 4.1 17-6 9-12 6-3 19-11 3-7 1W
Raptors 26 19 0.578 114.2 112.6 1.6 13-10 13-9 4-8 22-12 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 25 20 0.556 119.1 117.1 2 14-11 11-9 7-3 17-13 6-4 1W
76ers 23 19 0.548 116.5 115.4 1.1 11-12 12-7 8-4 18-15 5-5 1L
Magic 23 19 0.548 116.1 115.2 0.9 14-7 9-12 5-4 15-14 5-5 1L
Heat 23 21 0.523 119.5 118.3 1.2 15-7 8-14 3-3 12-12 4-6 1W
Bulls 21 22 0.488 117.9 120 -2.1 14-9 7-13 3-7 14-15 5-5 2W
Hawks 20 25 0.444 117.5 119 -1.5 7-13 13-12 4-3 10-17 4-6 4L
Bucks 18 24 0.429 112.4 115.6 -3.2 9-10 9-14 5-4 14-14 5-5 1W
Hornets 16 28 0.364 115.8 115.9 -0.1 7-13 9-15 4-4 11-19 5-5 1L
Nets 12 30 0.286 107.9 114.5 -6.6 6-16 6-14 3-8 9-18 2-8 3L
Wizards 10 32 0.238 112.5 123.6 -11.1 6-14 4-18 2-4 7-18 2-8 7L
Pacers 10 35 0.222 109.9 118.3 -8.4 8-16 2-19 2-8 7-23 4-6 3L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 36 8 0.818 121.4 108 13.4 20-3 16-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 1W
Spurs 30 14 0.682 117.7 112.6 5.1 16-5 14-9 7-2 17-12 5-5 1L
Nuggets 29 15 0.659 121.4 117 4.4 12-8 17-7 4-1 18-8 6-4 2L
Rockets 26 15 0.634 117 110.5 6.5 15-3 11-12 4-4 15-14 5-5 3W
Lakers 26 16 0.619 116.3 116.5 -0.2 12-8 14-8 4-5 19-11 5-5 2W
Suns 27 17 0.614 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 13-12 8-4 20-13 7-3 3W
Timberwolves 27 17 0.614 120.1 115 5.1 15-6 12-11 4-5 14-13 6-4 3L
Warriors 25 20 0.556 116.9 114 2.9 17-7 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 22 22 0.5 116.3 118.2 -1.9 12-10 10-12 4-4 18-14 8-2 3W
Clippers 19 24 0.442 112.3 113.8 -1.5 11-9 8-15 4-4 10-14 7-3 1L
Grizzlies 18 23 0.439 115.1 116 -0.9 10-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1W
Mavericks 18 26 0.409 114.2 116.6 -2.4 13-11 5-15 3-6 10-18 6-4 3W
Jazz 15 29 0.341 119.3 127.4 -8.1 10-12 5-17 1-8 9-21 3-7 1W
Kings 12 32 0.273 110.8 120.7 -9.9 9-15 3-17 2-7 8-25 4-6 2L
Pelicans 10 36 0.217 114.7 122 -7.3 7-19 3-17 3-7 4-25 2-8 3L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 36 8 0.818 121.4 108 13.4 20-3 16-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 1W
Pistons 32 10 0.762 117.2 109.9 7.3 18-4 14-6 8-3 22-6 8-2 4W
Spurs 30 14 0.682 117.7 112.6 5.1 16-5 14-9 7-2 17-12 5-5 1L
Nuggets 29 15 0.659 121.4 117 4.4 12-8 17-7 4-1 18-8 6-4 2L
Rockets 26 15 0.634 117 110.5 6.5 15-3 11-12 4-4 15-14 5-5 3W
Celtics 27 16 0.628 116.8 109.8 7 13-7 14-9 6-4 20-10 6-4 1W
Lakers 26 16 0.619 116.3 116.5 -0.2 12-8 14-8 4-5 19-11 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 27 17 0.614 120.1 115 5.1 15-6 12-11 4-5 14-13 6-4 3L
Suns 27 17 0.614 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 13-12 8-4 20-13 7-3 3W
Knicks 26 18 0.591 117.9 113.8 4.1 17-6 9-12 6-3 19-11 3-7 1W
Raptors 26 19 0.578 114.2 112.6 1.6 13-10 13-9 4-8 22-12 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 25 20 0.556 119.1 117.1 2 14-11 11-9 7-3 17-13 6-4 1W
Warriors 25 20 0.556 116.9 114 2.9 17-7 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 1L
Magic 23 19 0.548 116.1 115.2 0.9 14-7 9-12 5-4 15-14 5-5 1L
76ers 23 19 0.548 116.5 115.4 1.1 11-12 12-7 8-4 18-15 5-5 1L
Heat 23 21 0.523 119.5 118.3 1.2 15-7 8-14 3-3 12-12 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 22 22 0.5 116.3 118.2 -1.9 12-10 10-12 4-4 18-14 8-2 3W
Bulls 21 22 0.488 117.9 120 -2.1 14-9 7-13 3-7 14-15 5-5 2W
Hawks 20 25 0.444 117.5 119 -1.5 7-13 13-12 4-3 10-17 4-6 4L
Clippers 19 24 0.442 112.3 113.8 -1.5 11-9 8-15 4-4 10-14 7-3 1L
Grizzlies 18 23 0.439 115.1 116 -0.9 10-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1W
Bucks 18 24 0.429 112.4 115.6 -3.2 9-10 9-14 5-4 14-14 5-5 1W
Mavericks 18 26 0.409 114.2 116.6 -2.4 13-11 5-15 3-6 10-18 6-4 3W
Hornets 16 28 0.364 115.8 115.9 -0.1 7-13 9-15 4-4 11-19 5-5 1L
Jazz 15 29 0.341 119.3 127.4 -8.1 10-12 5-17 1-8 9-21 3-7 1W
Nets 12 30 0.286 107.9 114.5 -6.6 6-16 6-14 3-8 9-18 2-8 3L
Kings 12 32 0.273 110.8 120.7 -9.9 9-15 3-17 2-7 8-25 4-6 2L
Wizards 10 32 0.238 112.5 123.6 -11.1 6-14 4-18 2-4 7-18 2-8 7L
Pacers 10 35 0.222 109.9 118.3 -8.4 8-16 2-19 2-8 7-23 4-6 3L
Pelicans 10 36 0.217 114.7 122 -7.3 7-19 3-17 3-7 4-25 2-8 3L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak