Oklahoma City Thunder (22-6) vs Washington Wizards (4-22)
December 23, 2024 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Oklahoma City Thunder -18.5 / Washington Wizards +18.5 — Over/Under:
The Washington Wizards and Oklahoma City Thunder meet Monday in NBA action at the Paycom Center. Here’s a Washington Wizards vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction. This article will include a Washington Wizards vs Oklahoma City Thunder Pick.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Bucks, beat the Hornets, and they play the Hornets, Knicks, and Bulls next. The Washington Wizards are averaging 107.8 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 122.6 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 20.6 points and 2.4 rebounds, while Kyle Kuzma is averaging 15.8 points and 1.9 assists. Malcolm Brogdon is the third double-digit scorer, and Bilal Coulibaly is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 31.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Magic and Heat, and they play the Pacers, Hornets, and Grizzlies next. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 115.2 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 103.3 points on 42.5 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 30.3 points and 6.3 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 21.7 points and 6.1 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is the third double-digit scorer and Isaiah Hartenstein is grabbing 12.3 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 81.4 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Thunder have won each of their last 12 night games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 11 road games.
- The Thunder have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games at Paycom Center against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six road games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Thunder’s last five games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Ten of the Wizards’ last 12 road games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Washington Wizards vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
This line is ridiculous and one I’m not trying to lay. However, the Oklahoma City Thunder are 17-8-3 ATS on the season and 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games as a double-digit favorite. The Washington Wizards don’t play much defense, don’t win games, and they’re 9-16-1 ATS on the season. One team makes NBA bettors money, the other burns a hole in the pocket. When the Wizards and OKC met back in February, the Thunder won 147-106. Expect the Thunder to blow the doors off.