The Washington Wizards (8-24) are favored by 3.5 points against the Brooklyn Nets (10-21) on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on YES and MNMT.
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Wizards vs. Nets Predictions for Friday
Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Nets 116, Wizards 115.
- Moneyline Pick: Nets (+138)
- Total Pick: Over 224.5 (computer predicts 230.6 points)
- Pick ATS: Nets (+3.5)
Recent Wizards vs. Nets Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16/2025 | Wizards | -2.5 | 232.5 | -145 | +121 | 129-106 BKN |
| 3/29/2025 | Wizards | -2 | 220.5 | -136 | +115 | 115-112 BKN |
| 2/24/2025 | Nets | -3 | 217 | -157 | +131 | 107-99 WAS |
| 2/5/2025 | Nets | -5.5 | 217.5 | -213 | +177 | 119-102 WAS |
Wizards 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Washington has put together a 13-19-0 record against the spread.
- Washington's games have hit the over in 17 out of 31 opportunities (54.8%).
- The Wizards have lost both games they've played as favorites this season.
- Washington has not entered a game this season with shorter moneyline odds than -163.
Nets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Brooklyn's ATS record is 14-16-1 this year.
- The Nets are 11-16-1 against the spread when an underdog by 3.5 points or more this season.
- Brooklyn's games have gone over the point total 13 out of 31 times (41.9%).
- The Nets have gone 9-21 in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 30% of those games).
- Brooklyn has gone 6-21 when it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +138 or longer (22.2%).
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Wizards vs. Nets Injury Report
Wizards
Wizards:
Corey Kispert: Out (Hamstring),
Kyshawn George: Out (Hip),
Cam Whitmore: Out (Shoulder)
Nets
Nets:
Egor Demin: Day-To-Day (Back),
Terance Mann: Day-To-Day (Hip),
Michael Porter Jr.: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Haywood Highsmith: Out (Knee)
Wizards vs. Nets Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: YES and MNMT
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Arena: Capital One Arena
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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