Denver Nuggets v Washington Wizards: what the numbers say
Denver Nuggets meet Washington Wizards at Ball Arena, Friday 1:00pm (NBA). Denver Nuggets have won 30 of the 49 meetings with Washington Wizards since 2002.
The big picture
Denver Nuggets come in 13th on the ladder; Washington Wizards are 23rd. Denver Nuggets have the higher position to protect.
Denver Nuggets are 4–3 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 115.4 points for and 114.7 against.
Washington Wizards are 4–5 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 111.4 points for and 112.3 against.
Form
Denver Nuggets have won three of their last five and most recently beat Toronto Raptors 128–109.
Washington Wizards have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Atlanta Hawks 132–139.
Head to head
These sides have met 49 times on our records since 2002: Denver Nuggets 30, Washington Wizards 19.
Last time out (2025-26), Denver Nuggets won 107–97 at Capital One Arena.
Biggest margin between these two: Washington Wizards by 32 points in 2001-02 (107–75).
Players to watch
For Denver Nuggets, watch Jamal Murray (25.4 points a game, 38 rebounds in 2026-27) and Nikola Jokic (23.4 points a game, 68 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Washington Wizards, watch Anthony Davis (23.4 points a game, 74 rebounds in 2026-27) and Trae Young (20 points a game, 29 rebounds in 2026-27).
At Ball Arena
Denver Nuggets have won 17 of their last 22 at Ball Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Denver Nuggets go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
