Nuggets vs. Wizards odds, line: Proven model reveals NBA picks for matchup on Thursday, January 22

A cross-conference matchup on Thursday's NBA schedule has the Denver Nuggets visiting the Washington Wizards. Denver (29-15) is coming off back-to-back defeats, which followed a four-game win streak. Washington (10-32) is mired in a seven-game losing streak, which follows a 5-2 stretch. Denver leads the all-time series 60-43 and just defeated the Wizards on Jan. 17. Nikola Jokic (knee) and Trae Young (knee) remain out for their respective teams, but Denver lists Jonas Valanciunas as available after he's been sidelined since Dec. 31.

Tip-off is at 7 p.m. ET from Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Denver is a 5.5-point favorite in the latest Wizards vs. Nuggets odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 227.5. Before making any Nuggets vs. Wizards picks, you NEED to see what the SportsLine Projection Model has to say.

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