| MATCHUP | Brooklyn Nets | Washington Wizards |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-21 | 8-24 |
| Spread | -1.5 -108 | +1.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | -118 | -102 |
| Total | Over 225.5 (-112) | Under 225.5 (-108) |
| Where | Capital One Arena, Washington, DC | |
| When | Friday, January 2, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | MNMT | |
The Brooklyn Nets and the Washington Wizards duke it out at the Capital One Arena on Friday night. Here’s a Brooklyn Nets vs Washington Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Brooklyn Nets vs Washington Wizards Pick.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets have been in decent form as they’ve won four of their last seven games overall, but they are hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting routed by the Rockets in a 120-96 loss on Thursday. Cam Thomas led the team with 21 points on eight of 13 shooting off the bench, Ziaire Williams added 14 points with five steals, while Noah Clowney and Nic Claxton each scored 11 points.
As a team, the Nets shot 45 percent from the field and 10 of 30 from the 3-point line as they struggled to match it with the Rockets from the start. They scored just 42 points in the first half to trail by 11 points at halftime. Things only got worse in the second half where the deficit ballooned to 26 points. Nolan Traore had a rough game as he shot just one of eight for his three points off the bench.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards have been in decent form as they’ve won four of their last seven games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after sneaking past the Bucks in a 114-113 road win on Wednesday. Alex Sarr led the team with 20 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks, Bub Carrington added 20 points and five assists off the bench while CJ McCollum chipped in with 18 points, four rebounds and four assists.
As a team, the Wizards shot 44 percent from the field and 19 of 39 from the 3-point line as they hit the ground running with 65 points in the first half to lead by eight points early in the fourth quarter. However, the Wizards needed some heroics down the stretch and that’s where they turned to McCollum who drained the game winner with just 1.2 seconds left on the clock to earn the much-needed win at home.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Nets have lost each of their last six night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The underdogs have won five of the last six games between the Nets and Wizards.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Nets’ last five games at Capital One Arena.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 12 games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The road team has won five of the Nets’ last six games.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Nets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of the Wizards’ last 11 home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the Nets’ last nine games as favorites following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Bub Carrington ranks 9th amongst qualified players for 3P% (45.1%) this season.
- Justin Champagnie ranks 20th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (11.7) this season.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- 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 opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (14.1).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (6.8).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for field goals made per game this season (38.0).
- The Nets rank 1st in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (85.4).
Brooklyn Nets vs Washington Wizards Prediction
The Nets are still missing Egor Demin and they have Michael Porter Jr listed as out with an illness, while the Wizards have ruled out Corey Kispert, Kyshawn George and Cam Whitmore. The Nets have shown some signs of life this season, but they are coming into this one fresh off a bad loss to the Rockets.
Meanwhile, the Wizards have sprung to life lately and will be full of confidence following their dramatic win over the Bucks on Wednesday. You still couldn’t trust either team with any confidence despite their form, but I have been impressed with the Wizards lately. I think they can get a comfortable win if they play like they did in their last win over the Bucks.