Wizards vs Nuggets Prediction and NBA Tips - 23 January 2026

The Washington Wizards will face the favoured Denver Nuggets in NBA action at Capital One Arena on Friday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.

With star players Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George and Tre Johnson, the Wizards are looking to overcome a Nuggets side that includes Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson.

This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Wizards vs Nuggets game, along with the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Washington vs Denver NBA match-up 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Nuggets a 71% chance of winning against the Wizards at Capital One Arena.

Wizards vs Nuggets: Odds

The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Capital One Arena are shown here:

• Head to Head: Wizards $3.10, Nuggets $1.38
• Line: Wizards +6.5 ($1.91), Nuggets -6.5 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 227.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Wizards at $3.10 and the Nuggets at $1.38.

The Wizards are listed as 6.5-point underdogs against the Nuggets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the favourite Nuggets (-6.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 227.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Nuggets (-6.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 227.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Wizards vs Nuggets: Betting Tips

• Head to Head: Denver at $1.38 with Bet365
• Line: Nuggets -6.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Over 227.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

Our Wizards vs Nuggets best bets are based on complex modelling and gambling experience to bring you the best possible advice 24/7.

Wizards vs Nuggets: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Wizards vs Nuggets at Capital One Arena on Friday is the Nuggets winning 116-110.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Washington vs Denver game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.

For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Wizards vs Nuggets prediction, put together by experts in the US.

Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Washington vs Denver match-up.

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Wizards vs Nuggets: Essential Details

The NBA game between the Wizards and Nuggets at Capital One Arena is scheduled to tip off at 11:00am AEDT on Friday.

• Teams: Washington Wizards vs Denver Nuggets
• Date: Friday 23 January 2026
• Time: 11:00am AEDT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.

Conclusion

Our Washington vs Denver predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

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