Washington Wizards vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction, Odds & Picks

Washington Wizards vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction, Odds & NBA Picks | 02.07.26

The Washington Wizards (14-36) are set to face the Brooklyn Nets (13-37) in a regular-season matchup on February 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. This Eastern Conference clash pits two struggling teams against each other, both looking for a much-needed victory to salvage their seasons.

Washington Wizards vs Brooklyn Nets Matchup Preview

Washington Wizards Key Stats & Trends

The Washington Wizards enter this contest severely shorthanded, impacting their ability to compete consistently. Rookie sensation Alex Sarr has been a beacon of hope, leading the team with an impressive 17.3 PPG and 7.7 RPG, alongside 2.8 APG, 0.8 SPG, and 2.0 BPG. His two-way impact is undeniable. Kyshawn George has demonstrated solid playmaking, averaging 4.9 APG. However, the sheer volume of injuries has decimated their roster depth and offensive cohesion, leading to significant defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistent scoring from the remaining active players.

Injury Report Washington Wizards

Anthony Davis (Out): Davis (hand/groin) is expected to sit out the remainder of the 2025-26 season, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports.
Jaden Hardy (Out): Hardy (recently traded) is out for Saturday’s game against the Nets.
D’Angelo Russell (Out): Russell (recently traded) is out for Saturday’s game against the Nets.
Tre Johnson (Out): Johnson (ankle) is out for Saturday’s game versus Brooklyn.
Bilal Coulibaly (Day-to-day): Coulibaly (lower back soreness) is questionable for Saturday’s game versus Brooklyn.
Kyshawn George (Day-to-day): George is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Nets with a bruised right knee.
Alex Sarr (Day-to-day): Sarr (ankle) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Nets.
Dante Exum (Out): Exum (knee) was traded alongside Anthony Davis (finger), Jaden Hardy and D’Angelo Russell (illness) from Dallas to Washington on Wednesday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. The Wizards sent back Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley, two first-round picks and three second-round picks.
Cam Whitmore (Out): Whitmore has begun the recovery process for a diagnosed venous condition and he will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season.
Trae Young (Out): Young (knee, quadriceps) will be re-evaluated following the mid-February All-Star break, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Brooklyn Nets Key Stats & Trends

The Brooklyn Nets, despite their similar record, present a more stable and healthy roster. Michael Porter Jr. has been the offensive engine, consistently delivering 25.0 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 3.2 APG, 1.0 SPG, and 0.2 BPG. His scoring prowess is crucial for the Nets. Nic Claxton provides a strong presence in the paint and as a secondary playmaker, averaging 7.3 RPG and 4.0 APG. The Nets have shown flashes of potential, particularly when their offensive rhythm is established, and they will look to capitalize on Washington’s extensive injury woes.

Washington Wizards vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction & Best Bet

Given the significant injury report for the Washington Wizards, which includes key players like Anthony Davis, Trae Young, D’Angelo Russell, and Dante Exum, and with stars like Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly, and Kyshawn George listed as questionable, the Wizards are severely hampered. The Brooklyn Nets, led by Michael Porter Jr.’s 25.0 PPG and Nic Claxton’s all-around contributions, have a decisive advantage in terms of available talent and team cohesion. The Nets’ ability to generate offense should be too much for a depleted Wizards squad.

Therefore, we predict the winner will be the Brooklyn Nets.

Considering the offensive firepower Michael Porter Jr. brings and the Wizards’ defensive struggles, even with Alex Sarr’s presence, points could be accumulated. The Nets will look to push the pace against a short-handed opponent, and the Wizards, despite their injuries, still have young players who can contribute offensively in bursts. The total points line is set at 219.5, and we anticipate a relatively high-scoring affair given the circumstances. Our pick for the total is over 219.5.

Last 5 Games: WSH

Form:

WLWLW

VS @ Detroit

W 126-117

PTS Riley 20

REB Champagnie 7

AST Riley 5

VS vs New York

L 132-101

PTS Riley 17

REB Sarr 9

AST Johnson 4

VS vs Sacramento

W 116-112

PTS Riley 18

REB Labissiere 7

AST Riley 6

VS vs Los Angeles

L 142-111

PTS Branham 17

REB Gill 10

AST George 6

VS vs Milwaukee

W 109-99

PTS George 23

REB Sarr 17

AST Carrington 6

Opponent	Result	Points	Rebounds	Assists
@ Detroit	W 126-117	Riley 20	Champagnie 7	Riley 5
vs New York	L 132-101	Riley 17	Sarr 9	Johnson 4
vs Sacramento	W 116-112	Riley 18	Labissiere 7	Riley 6
vs Los Angeles	L 142-111	Branham 17	Gill 10	George 6
vs Milwaukee	W 109-99	George 23	Sarr 17	Carrington 6

Last 5 Games: BKN

Form:

LLLWL

VS @ Orlando

L 118-98

PTS Demin 26

REB Claxton 6

AST Traore 7

VS vs Los Angeles

L 125-109

PTS Porter Jr. 21

REB Sharpe 14

AST Sharpe 5

VS @ Detroit

L 130-77

PTS Thomas 12

REB Sharpe 11

AST Wolf 4

VS @ Utah

W 109-99

PTS Demin 25

REB Demin 10

AST Traore 6

VS @ Denver

L 107-103

PTS Porter Jr. 38

REB Porter Jr. 10

AST Claxton 7

Opponent	Result	Points	Rebounds	Assists
@ Orlando	L 118-98	Demin 26	Claxton 6	Traore 7
vs Los Angeles	L 125-109	Porter Jr. 21	Sharpe 14	Sharpe 5
@ Detroit	L 130-77	Thomas 12	Sharpe 11	Wolf 4
@ Utah	W 109-99	Demin 25	Demin 10	Traore 6
@ Denver	L 107-103	Porter Jr. 38	Porter Jr. 10	Claxton 7

Washington Wizards vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction, Odds & Picks | 02.07.26