NBA · Final

Wizards Edge Trail Blazers in Close Contest

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Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Capital One Arena

Washington Wizards 115, Portland Trail Blazers 111, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Portland Trail Blazers vs Washington Wizards?

Washington Wizards beat Portland Trail Blazers 115-111 at Capital One Arena on January 27, 2026.

Who was favored in Portland Trail Blazers vs Washington Wizards?

Portland Trail Blazers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -258 (about 72% implied). The underdog won.

In a thrilling matchup at the Capital One Arena, the Washington Wizards narrowly defeated the Portland Trail Blazers with a final score of 115-111. This victory marks a significant moment for the Wizards, who have struggled throughout the season, holding a home record of 11-34 prior to this game. The win also gives the Wizards a 1-0 lead in their current series against the Trail Blazers, who previously had the upper hand in their last two meetings.

The Wizards entered the game on a nine-game losing streak, having averaged 108.3 points scored and 118.7 points allowed over their last ten games. Their recent form was concerning, with their last victory occurring on January 7 against the Orlando Magic. In contrast, the Trail Blazers had a record of 23-25 and were 6-4 in their last ten games, although they were on a two-game losing streak. The Blazers averaged 111.0 points scored and 109.8 points allowed during that stretch.

When looking at home versus away performance, the Wizards had a home record of 1-3 in their last four games, while the Trail Blazers were 5-2 at home in their last seven games. However, the Blazers struggled on the road, holding a 1-2 record in their last three away games. This game was crucial for both teams, especially for the Wizards, who were looking to break their losing streak.

In terms of injuries, the Wizards were missing Jamir Watkins due to a knee issue and had several players listed as day-to-day, including Alex Sarr (foot), Anthony Davis (finger), and Trae Young (quadriceps). The Trail Blazers had Ja Morant listed as day-to-day with an elbow injury and Shaedon Sharpe out with a knee injury, while Damian Lillard was also day-to-day due to an Achilles issue. The absence of key players on both sides added an element of uncertainty to the matchup.

The betting market reflected the competitive nature of the game, with DraftKings pricing the Trail Blazers as 7.5-point favorites. The total points line was set at 232.5, with odds of -112 for the over and -108 for the under. The moneyline showed the Wizards at +210 and the Trail Blazers at -258, indicating a clear expectation from the market for the Trail Blazers to win.

The game itself was closely contested, with the Wizards managing to hold off the Blazers in the final moments. Key scoring plays included a driving floating jump shot by Bub Carrington, which brought the score to 110-106 in favor of the Wizards. Kyshawn George then added crucial free throws, extending the lead to 112-106. Despite a late three-pointer by Shaedon Sharpe, the Wizards maintained their composure, with George and Khris Middleton sealing the game with free throws.

As the game concluded, the Wizards showcased resilience against a team that had previously dominated them. This victory could serve as a turning point for the Wizards as they look to improve their season moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	POR -7.5	232.5 o -112 / u -108	Portland Trail Blazers -258 · Washington Wizards +210

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Injury report

Jamir WatkinsOutKneeWashington Wizards
Alex SarrDay-To-DayFootWashington Wizards
Anthony DavisDay-To-DayFingerWashington Wizards
Trae YoungDay-To-DayQuadricepsWashington Wizards
Ja MorantDay-To-DayElbowPortland Trail Blazers
Shaedon SharpeOutKneePortland Trail Blazers
Damian LillardDay-To-DayAchillesPortland Trail Blazers

Leaders

PointsAlex Sarr29Washington Wizards
AssistsBilal Coulibaly6Washington Wizards
ReboundsAlex Sarr12Washington Wizards
PointsShaedon Sharpe31Portland Trail Blazers
AssistsJrue Holiday5Portland Trail Blazers
ReboundsDonovan Clingan20Portland Trail Blazers

Recent form

Washington Wizards

Last 10: 1-9Streak L9108.3 scored · 118.7 allowed per game1-3 at home

L115-119at Charlotte HornetsJan 24
L97-107vs Denver NuggetsJan 23
L106-110vs LA ClippersJan 19
L115-121at Denver NuggetsJan 18
L115-128at Sacramento KingsJan 17
L105-119at LA ClippersJan 15
L93-112at Phoenix SunsJan 12
L107-128vs New Orleans PelicansJan 10
L110-131at Philadelphia 76ersJan 8
W120-112vs Orlando MagicJan 7

Portland Trail Blazers

Last 10: 6-4Streak L2111 scored · 109.8 allowed per game1-2 away

L94-102at Boston CelticsJan 27
L98-110vs Toronto RaptorsJan 24
W127-110vs Miami HeatJan 23
W117-110at Sacramento KingsJan 19
W132-116vs Los Angeles LakersJan 18
W117-101vs Atlanta HawksJan 16
L97-119at Golden State WarriorsJan 14
L114-123vs New York KnicksJan 11
W111-105vs Houston RocketsJan 10
W103-102vs Houston RocketsJan 8

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Oklahoma City	-	18	L2	.780	64
Denver	10	28	W12	.659	54
Minnesota	15	33	W2	.598	49
Portland	22	40	W2	.512	42
Utah	42	60	L1	.268	22
Atlanta	-	36	L1	.561	46
Orlando	1	37	L1	.549	45
Charlotte	2	38	W1	.537	44
Miami	3	39	W2	.524	43
Washington	29	65	L10	.207	17

Box score

Stat	Portland Trail Blazers	Washington Wizards
Field goals	42-109	40-98
Field goal %	39	41
Three-pointers	14-38	17-39
Three-point %	37	44
Free throws	13-23	18-21
Free throw %	57	86
Rebounds	69	46
Offensive rebounds	29	14
Defensive rebounds	40	32
Assists	19	27
Steals	10	16
Blocks	5	12
Turnovers	20	13
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	1	3
Technical fouls, total	1	3
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	29	17
Fast-break points	13	25
Points in the paint	54	32
Fouls	17	17
Largest lead	7	11
Lead changes	19	19
Time in front	42	52

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter78-79Yang Hansen makes tip shot
3rd Quarter80-79Jerami Grant makes 5-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter82-79Caleb Love makes driving layup
3rd Quarter83-79Yang Hansen makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter84-79Yang Hansen makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter84-80Justin Champagnie makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter84-83Bub Carrington makes 29-foot three point jumper (Justin Champagnie assists)
3rd Quarter85-83Caleb Love makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter85-86Malaki Branham makes 25-foot three pointer (Bub Carrington assists)
3rd Quarter87-86Deni Avdija makes tip shot
4th Quarter88-86Donovan Clingan makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter89-86Donovan Clingan makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter92-86Rayan Rupert makes 26-foot three point jumper (Toumani Camara assists)
4th Quarter92-89Bub Carrington makes 25-foot three pointer
4th Quarter94-89Deni Avdija makes 3-foot two point shot
4th Quarter94-91Alex Sarr makes 3-foot two point shot (Tre Johnson assists)
4th Quarter94-94Kyshawn George makes 26-foot three point jumper (Bilal Coulibaly assists)
4th Quarter94-95Alex Sarr makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter94-96Alex Sarr makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter96-96Shaedon Sharpe makes running layup
4th Quarter99-96Shaedon Sharpe makes 27-foot three pointer
4th Quarter99-98Khris Middleton makes 1-foot two point shot
4th Quarter99-100Alex Sarr makes tip in dunk
4th Quarter100-100Shaedon Sharpe makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter101-100Shaedon Sharpe makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter104-100Deni Avdija makes 27-foot three point jumper (Donovan Clingan assists)
4th Quarter104-102Bub Carrington makes 19-foot pullup jump shot (Alex Sarr assists)
4th Quarter104-103Bub Carrington makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter104-106Kyshawn George makes 28-foot three pointer (Bilal Coulibaly assists)
4th Quarter104-107Kyshawn George makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter104-108Kyshawn George makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter106-108Toumani Camara makes driving layup (Jrue Holiday assists)
4th Quarter106-110Bub Carrington makes 13-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter106-111Kyshawn George makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter106-112Kyshawn George makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter109-112Shaedon Sharpe makes 26-foot three pointer (Jrue Holiday assists)
4th Quarter111-112Shaedon Sharpe makes 1-foot driving dunk
4th Quarter111-113Kyshawn George makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter111-114Khris Middleton makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter111-115Khris Middleton makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Washington Wizards, below favours Portland Trail Blazers.