Washington Wizards predictions and picks
Mako Bets writes a full preview of every Washington Wizards game: the matchup, the players who decide it, injuries and the line.
Washington Wizards this season
3-3 overall · 2-1 at home · 1-2 on the road · 3-3 against the spread · overs 1-5
Recent results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | ATS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | vs Charlotte Hornets | W 95-79 | +1.5 | covered | 218.5 (under) |
| 2026-10-28 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 111-121 | +9.5 | did not cover | 240.5 (under) |
| 2026-10-26 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 103-110 | +2.5 | did not cover | 225.5 (under) |
| 2026-10-24 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 124-120 | +1.5 | covered | 244.5 (under) |
| 2026-10-23 | vs Toronto Raptors | L 102-112 | +9.5 | did not cover | 236.5 (under) |
Key stats
| Stat | Washington Wizards |
|---|---|
| Offensive efficiency (pts per 100 poss) | 108.0 (19th of 30) |
| Defensive efficiency (pts allowed per 100 poss) | 107.1 (12th of 30) |
| Net efficiency (per 100 poss) | 0.8 (15th of 30) |
| Pace (possessions per game, estimated) | 102.4 (20th of 30) |
| Effective FG% (3s count 1.5x) | 52.2% (20th of 30) |
| Opponent effective FG% | 48.1% (1st of 30) |
| Turnover rate (per 100 poss) | 14.5% (7th of 30) |
| Offensive rebound % | 20.6% (29th of 30) |
| 3-point % | 29.3% (29th of 30) |
| Points in the paint per game | 52.3 (5th of 30) |
Key players
- Bub Carrington (G): 10.7 pts, 3.4 reb, 4.6 ast a game (2025-26)
- Deandre Ayton (C): 12.5 pts, 8.0 reb, 0.8 ast a game (2025-26)
- Will Riley (G): 10.3 pts, 2.9 reb, 2.0 ast a game (2025-26)
- Bilal Coulibaly (G): 11.7 pts, 4.3 reb, 2.6 ast a game (2025-26)
- Tre Johnson (G): 12.2 pts, 2.8 reb, 2.0 ast a game (2025-26)
- Khris Middleton (F): 10.2 pts, 3.7 reb, 2.8 ast a game (2025-26)
Injuries
- Reece Beekman: Out, Shoulder
- Anthony Gill: Out, Back
- Alex Sarr: Out, Knee
- Tristan Vukcevic: Out, Hip
- Justin Champagnie: Out, Foot
- Jamir Watkins: Out, Knee
Earlier previews
- Washington Wizards at Orlando Magic prediction · Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · Orlando Magic -3, total 225.5
Banchero-less Magic fire threes into Washington's stingy perimeter defense - Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets prediction · Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · Charlotte Hornets -1, total 218.5
Hornets chase second chances against Wizards' thin glass in Cup rematch - Washington Wizards at Cleveland Cavaliers prediction · Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · Cleveland Cavaliers -9.5, total 240.5
Cavaliers keep building early leads; Wizards keep trailing at halftime - Washington Wizards at Charlotte Hornets prediction · Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · Charlotte Hornets -3, total 228
Wizards' free-throw barrage tests a Hornets offense missing Kon Knueppel - Washington Wizards at Chicago Bulls prediction · Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · Chicago Bulls -1.5, total 244.5
Wizards' foul-drawing bigs test Chicago's whistle problem in the Bulls' home opener - Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors prediction · Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · Toronto Raptors -8.5, total 237
Anthony Davis drags Washington to the rim against Toronto's grabby defense - Washington Wizards vs Milwaukee Bucks prediction · Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · Washington Wizards -4.5, total 238
Davis and Ayton give Washington size the Giannis-less Bucks can't match