Washington Wizards

Washington Wizards overview

The Washington Wizards play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference at Capital One Arena in the Chinatown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The franchise won the 1978 title as the Washington Bullets and has had several identities since its founding in Chicago in 1961. The Wizards have spent recent seasons in a rebuild, so their lines generally reflect a developing team. For bettors, Washington is a large market with relatively light public betting interest, and edges usually come from lineup news and schedule context. Southeast Division trips to Charlotte and Atlanta are short, while Miami and Orlando are longer flights south.

Betting insights

In rebuilding seasons, the Wizards are often underdogs, and their young roster can show wide swings in effort and shooting. Late-season development minutes and shutdowns can affect sides and props, so check the injury report carefully. Because Washington draws limited public money, its lines are typically efficient, and edges usually come from schedule and lineup news. Southeast Division trips are moderate, while Western trips involve multiple time zones and can be tiring for a young roster.

Upcoming games

• Milwaukee Bucks at Washington Wizards, October 21, 2026, 23:00 (our pick: Washington Wizards -270)

Washington Wizards roster

• Deandre Ayton C
• #7 Bub Carrington G
• #9 Justin Champagnie F
• #13 Sharife Cooper G
• #0 Bilal Coulibaly G
• #23 Anthony Davis F
• #4 AJ Dybantsa F
• #18 Kyshawn George F
• #16 Anthony Gill F
• #12 Tre Johnson G
• Tre Mann G
• #22 Khris Middleton F
• Felix Okpara F
• #27 Will Riley G
• #20 Alex Sarr C
• #00 Tristan Vukcevic F
• #5 Jamir Watkins G
• #3 Trae Young G

Injuries

• Jamir Watkins, Knee - Expected to be out until at least Apr 1, Sidelined
• Alex Sarr, Foot - Questionable for start of season, Questionable
• Anthony Davis, Finger - Questionable for start of season, Questionable
• Trae Young, Quadriceps - Questionable for start of season, Questionable