Brooklyn Nets vs. Washington Wizards odds, tips and betting trends

Brooklyn Nets vs. Washington Wizards odds, tips and betting trends | 1/2/2026

The Washington Wizards (8-24) go up against the Brooklyn Nets (10-21) on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Capital One Arena. It begins at 7 p.m. ET on YES and MNMT.

The Nets are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Wizards. The point total for the game is 225.5.

Nets vs. Wizards betting odds

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 3:29 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Spread: Brooklyn -1.5Total: 225.5Moneyline: Brooklyn -118, Washington -101Watch this game on Fubo!Nets at Wizards odds, spread, & morePredictionPick ATS: Wizards (+ 1.5)Pick OU: Over (225.5)Prediction: Nets 116 – Wizards 115MoneylineThe Nets have been listed as the moneyline favorite just one other time so far this season, a game they won.Brooklyn has played as a moneyline favorite of -118 or shorter in only one game this season, and won.The Nets have an implied moneyline win probability of 54.1% in this contest.This season, the Wizards have been the underdog 30 times and won eight, or 26.7%, of those games.Washington has a record of 8-22, a 26.7% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by -101 or more by oddsmakers this season.The moneyline for this contest implies a 50.2% chance of a victory for the Wizards.Against the spreadThe 109.2 points per game the Nets put up are 15.5 fewer points than the Wizards allow (124.7).Brooklyn is 2-0 against the spread and 2-0 overall when scoring more than 124.7 points.Washington is 9-4 against the spread and 6-7 overall when it scores more than 114.1 points.Brooklyn has an ATS record of 11-3 and a 10-4 record overall when its opponents score fewer than 113.2 points.The Nets are the league’s lowest-scoring team (109.2 PPG), while the Wizards allow the rank 29th in points per game (124.7) in NBA play.The 25th-ranked scoring NBA team (113.2 PPG) is Washington, while the Brooklyn squad ranks ninth in the league defensively (114.1 PPG).The Nets have a -151-point scoring differential on the season (-4.9 per game). The Wizards have also been out-scored by opponents on average this year (367 total points, 11.5 per game).Over/UnderThe average implied total for Brooklyn this season is 117.8 points, 3.8 more points than its implied total of 114 points in Friday’s game.This season, Brooklyn has recorded more than 114 points in eight games.Washington’s average implied point total on the year (123.5 points) is 11.5 points higher than its implied total in this matchup (112 points).How to watch Nets vs. WizardsGame day: Friday, January 2, 2026Game time: 7 p.m. ETLocation: Washington D.C.Arena: Capital One ArenaTV channel: YES NetworkLive stream: Watch this game on FuboWatch this game on Fubo!

Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. If you purchase through our links, the USA Today Network may earn a commission. Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.

Gambling involves risk. Please only gamble with funds that you can comfortably afford to lose.  While we do our utmost to offer good advice and information we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.  We do our best to make sure all the information that we provide on this site is correct. However, from time to time mistakes will be made and we will not be held liable. Please check any stats or information if you are unsure how accurate they are. No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain. All forms of betting carry financial risk and it is up to the individual to make bets with or without the assistance of information provided on this site and we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of following the betting tips provided on this site.  Past performances do not guarantee success in the future and betting odds fluctuate from one minute to the next. The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.

Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. Terms apply, see operator site for Terms and Conditions. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, OH), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN). Must be 21 or older to gamble. Sports betting and gambling are not legal in all locations. Be sure to comply with laws applicable where you reside. It is your sole responsibility to act in accordance with your local laws.

© 2026 sportsbookwire.usatoday.com. All rights reserved.