The Washington Wizards traded for Trae Young with the long term in view, and his impact is already being felt before he takes the court. “Felt” as in, Washington is quickly improving its lottery odds because of what it gave up in that trade.
My Wizards vs. Kings predictions recognize how bad everything is in Washington.
Find out more in my NBA picks for January 16.
Wizards vs Kings prediction
Wizards vs Kings best bet: Kings -7 (-110)
The Washington Wizards are 0-4 against the spread in their last four games and 1-5 in their last six, falling short of bookmakers’ expectations by an average of 8.25 points per game since trading for Trae Young.
Well, the more precise thought there would be since trading away CJ McCollum. The veteran shooting guard had scored double digits in every game since November 7, with his reliability and leadership more needed than known.
That may sound abstract or intangible, but Washington has a young roster to start with, one lacking thorough talent. Pouring 24 or more minutes into Malaki Branham for two of those games as a McCollum replacement is not a recipe for success.
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Wizards vs Kings same-game parlay
DeMar DeRozan averaged 17.4 points in 11 games alongside Domantas Sabonis this season, a distinct drop from the 19.8 he has averaged in 30 games without Sabonis.
As the Sacramento Kings’ cornerstone returns to the lineup, he'll overlap with DeRozan’s midrange game, though Sabonis may himself be rusty.
Wizards vs Kings SGP
- Kings -7
- DeMar DeRozan Under 20.5 points
- Domantas Sabonis Under 13.5 points
Our "from downtown" SGP: Under thunder
Sacramento has cashed seven Unders in its last 11 games, a stretch that very much overlaps with Washington cashing eight Unders in its last 10 games.
Wizards vs Kings SGP
- Kings -7
- DeMar DeRozan Under 20.5 Points
- Domantas Sabonis Under 13.5 Points
- Under 233.5
Wizards vs Kings odds
- Spread: Wizards +7 | Kings -7
- Moneyline: Wizards +220 | Kings -270
- Over/Under: Over 233.5 | Under 233.5
Wizards vs Kings betting trend to know
The Kings are 3-0 against the spread in their last three, exceeding bookmakers’ expectations by an average of 23.8 points in three outright upset wins. Find more NBA betting trends for Wizards vs. Kings.
How to watch Wizards vs Kings
| Location | Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA |
| Date | Friday, January 16, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 10:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | MNMT, NBC Sports California |
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