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Washington Wizards vs Denver Nuggets Game Preview
The Washington Wizards visit the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. Tipoff is set for 9:00 PM ET. Denver has stayed near the top of the West even without Nikola Jokic lately, while Washington is still trying to stabilize after a rough stretch and a reshuffled rotation.
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Wizards vs Nuggets Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Wizards | +470 | +13.5 (-115) | O 232.5 (-108) |
| Denver Nuggets | -650 | -13.5 (-105) | U 232.5 (-112) |
Washington Wizards Betting Form
Washington’s issues are familiar: scoring droughts, too many empty possessions, and a defense that can’t hold up once the first rotation wave hits. Without Trae Young, the Wizards are leaning on Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George to create more of the offense, but that often turns into tougher late-clock looks against organized teams. The bigger problem is margin for error. Washington can play a solid three quarters and still get buried by a single bad stretch.
Denver Nuggets Betting Form
Denver’s role players have kept them afloat, and the offense has still produced even with key pieces missing time. Jamal Murray has carried more creation, and the Nuggets have gotten real minutes from their wings and bigs without the ball sticking. At home, Denver’s spacing and decision-making are usually enough to separate, especially against teams that struggle to defend multiple actions in one possession.
Wizards vs Nuggets Matchup Breakdown
This game looks like a classic “process” matchup for Denver.
- Shot quality: Denver can manufacture clean looks with ball movement and quick-hitting actions. Washington’s defense tends to break once it has to guard the second and third option.
- Half-court control: The Wizards want pace to create easier points. Denver is comfortable slowing it down, forcing Washington to execute, and then punishing mistakes.
- Depth vs discipline: Washington’s young rotation can pop for stretches, but Denver is built to win the minutes where the game gets messy.
If the Wizards don’t win the turnover battle and find points at the line, it’s hard to see them keeping it within the number for 48 minutes.
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- Washington has dropped five straight games.
- Denver has remained in the West’s top tier despite playing without Jokic for an extended stretch.
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Wizards vs Nuggets Predictions and Best Bets
This spread is big for a reason. Denver has more reliable offense, better structure, and more ways to create separation when the game tilts. Washington’s path to a cover needs a hot shooting night plus a clean turnover profile, because the Wizards are unlikely to win long half-court stretches.
Best Bet: Nuggets -13.5 (-105).
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