Oklahoma City Thunder vs Washington Wizards Prediction 1/12/25 NBA Picks

Washington Wizards (6-30) vs Oklahoma City Thunder (31-6)

Game Info: Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 6:00 pm (Capital One Arena)

Betting Odds: Washington Wizards +16.5 -- Over/Under: 230 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: MNMT

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Washington Wizards meet Sunday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s an Oklahoma City Thunder vs Washington Wizards Prediction. This article will include an Oklahoma City Thunder vs Washington Wizards Pick.

Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Knicks, lost to the Cavs, and they play the 76ers, Mavericks, and Nets next. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 115.6 points on 7.1 percent shooting and allowing 103.6 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.5 points and 5.9 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 20.6 points and 5.7 rebounds. Isaiah Hartenstein is the third double-digit scorer and Luguentz Dort is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 81.8 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.

Washington Wizards Betting Preview

The Washington Wizards lost to the 76ers and Bulls, and they play the Timberwolves, Suns, and Warriors next. The Washington Wizards are averaging 108.7 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 122.3 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 21.8 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Kyle Kuzma is averaging 14.6 points and 2.1 assists. Malcolm Brogdon is the third double-digit scorer, and Bilal Coulibaly is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 33.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.4 rebounds per game.

Why the Washington Wizards will win

  • The Wizards have won three of their last five games as home underdogs against the Thunder following a loss.
  • The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the last six games between the Thunder and Wizards at Capital One Arena.
  • The Thunder have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last 10 road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win

  • The Thunder have won each of their last 14 night games against Southeast Division opponents.
  • The Wizards have lost 28 of their last 29 night games following a road loss.
  • The Thunder have covered the spread in eight of their last nine road games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
  • The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents.

Washington Wizards Player Facts

  • Bilal Coulibaly ranks 12th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.3) this season.
  • Carlton Carrington has recorded six games with 5+ assists and zero turnovers this season - equal most of any player in the league.

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Facts

  • Cason Wallace ranks 5th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.3) this season.
  • Luguentz Dort ranks 42nd amongst qualified players for 3P% (40.5%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (48.2).
  • The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (12.6).
  • The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.8).
  • The Thunder rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (12.0).

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Washington Wizards Prediction

The Washington Wizards have seen five of their six wins this season come at home, and I'd assume they'll be up for this game with OKC coming to town. It wouldn't be surprising to see the Wizards play with some effort given the opponent. However, that's where it stops. The Oklahoma City Thunder not only continue to win games, but they're 25-10-3 ATS on the season. The Thunder have a cover percentage of 73.5 percent, which is the best in the NBA. Also, the Thunder are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 games as a double-digit favorite. That's insane, and it's enough to give you confidence to blindly back the Thunder. The Thunder and Wizards played a couple of weeks ago and OKC won by 18 points. There's only one way to go here. Give me the Thunder in a bloodbath.

Randy’s Pick Oklahoma City Thunder -16.5

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