Brooklyn Nets vs Washington Wizards Prediction and Betting Tips - Jan. 2 | 2025-2026 NBA Season

The Washington Wizards will begin a three-game homestand with a clash against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. The contest at the Capital One Arena marks the second of four meetings between the two teams this campaign, with the Nets leading the regular season series 1-0.

Brooklyn Nets vs Washington Wizards Preview, Odds, Betting Tips and Prediction

The Nets-Wizards clash is set to tip off at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT). The live telecast will be available on YES Network. Fans can watch the contest via livestream on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV (restrictions may apply).

Moneyline: Nets (-118) vs Wizards (+100)

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Odds: Nets -1.5 (-110) vs Wizards +1.5 (-110)

Total (O/U): O225.5 (-114) vs U225.5 (-108)

Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed are based on available information at the time of publication.

Brooklyn Nets vs Washington Wizards Preview

The Brooklyn Nets put together a strong display in December, finishing the month with a 7-4 record that included notable wins over the Toronto Raptors and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite the surge, they remain near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings at 13th, boasting a 10-21 overall record.

The Washington Wizards sit one spot below them in the standings with an 8-24 record. Like the Nets, Washington closed out December on a positive note, going 3-1 during the final week of the year.

The first Nets-Wizards meeting of this season took place on Nov. 16 at Capital One Arena, where the Wizards struggled to protect their home floor. Backed by Michael Porter Jr.’s 34-point, nine-rebound and seven-assist outing, the Nets clinched a dominating 129-106 victory.

Brooklyn Nets vs Washington Wizards Predicted Starting 5s

Nets Starting 5

G: Egor Demin | G: Cam Thomas | F: Michael Porter Jr. | F: Noah Clowney | C: Nic Claxton

Wizards Starting 5

G: Tre Johnson | G: CJ McCollum | F: Bilal Coulibaly | F: Khris Middleton | C: Alex Sarr

Brooklyn Nets vs Washington Wizards Betting Tips

• Alex Sarr O/U 16.5 points - Take the over
• Bilal Coulibaly O/U 4.5 rebounds - Take the over
• Michael Porter Jr. O/U 7.5 rebounds - Take the under
• CJ McCollum O/U 3.5 assists - Take the over

Brooklyn Nets vs Washington Wizards Prediction

During December, the Brooklyn Nets have shown they are not reliant on just Michael Porter Jr. and Cam Thomas to generate offense. Several players have stepped up, particularly the frontcourt duo of Nic Claxton and Noah Clowney.

The Wizards enter this matchup as the league’s worst defensive team, allowing a 121.7 defensive rating this season. With so many scoring threats to account for, it will be a major challenge for Washington to contain Brooklyn.

Prediction: Expect the Nets to win by 6 points.

Edited by Advait Jajodia