The Washington Wizards (17-22) visit Paycom Center Friday to face the Oklahoma City Thunder (16-22). Tip-off is at 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Wizards vs. Thunder odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Wizards are coming off a 123-113 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday, snapping a 5-game win streak. Allowing the Bucks to shoot 48% from the field did not help their chances, nor did letting F Giannis Antetokounmpo score 55 points.
The Thunder also lost their previous game, falling 126-115 at the Orlando Magic Wednesday. They shot just over 40.4% from the field and allowed the Magic to hit 51.9% of their shots.
Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!
Wizards at Thunder odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:34 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Wizards -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Thunder -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Wizards +1.5 (-118) | Thunder -1.5 (-102)
- Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
Catch the excitement and bet with Tipico
Double Down, Ohio! Deposit $200, Get $250. Bet now!
In Colorado and New Jersey, claim your 100% Deposit Match up to $250 now. Bet now! 21+, see Tipico.com for Terms and Conditions.
Wizards at Thunder key injuries
Wizards
- G Bradley Beal (hamstring) out
Thunder
- F Aleksej Pokusevski (leg) out
- C Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Wizards at Thunder picks and predictions
Prediction
Thunder 112, Wizards 106
Moneyline
The Wizards will be without Beal, the focal point of this offense, and this season has not been something to remember. Washington is 24th in 3-pointers made per game (10.8), 28th in opponent turnovers (12.8) and 20th in points per game (112.1).
The Thunder are not much better, ranking 25th in 2-point shooting percentage (52.3%), 30th in opponent rebounds per game (56.1) and 26th in assists to field goal ratio (0.56).
However, unlike the Wizards, the Thunder have a few bright spots in this matchup. They are 2nd in field goals attempted per game (92.9), while Washington’s defense is 22nd in that category (89.5).
Oklahoma’s defense is also the best in the league against fast break points allowed (11.5) while Washington ranks 20th in fast break points scored (13.0).
BET THUNDER (-115).
Against the spread
This is a tight spread and with the Thunder favored there are just a few scenarios where Oklahoma City wins the game but doesn’t cover.
The Thunder are 5-0 against the spread in their past 5 home games against an opponent with a sub-.400 road record. Oklahoma City is also 8-3 ATS in their last 11 home games.
LEAN THUNDER -1.5 (-102).
Over/Under
Both teams also trend toward the Under. The Thunder have hit the Over in just 2 of their last 7 games on 1 day of rest.
The Wizards have gone Under in 4 straight games after a loss and are 7-1 to the Under in their last 8 road games.
LEAN UNDER 232.5 (-108).
Want action on this NBA game or any other matchups? Bet legally online with a trusted partner: Tipico Sportsbook, SportsbookWire’s official sportsbook partner in OH, CO and NJ. Bet now!
If you’re looking for more sports betting picks and tips, access all of our content at SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW, or try out our USA TODAY Parlay Calculator. Please gamble responsibly.
Follow Ethan Matthew on Twitter. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
Access more NBA coverage:
HoopsHype | Bulls Wire | Celtics Wire | Nets Wire | Rockets Wire | Sixers Wire | Thunder Wire | Warriors Wire | LeBron Wire | Rookie Wire | List Wire
[lawrence-newsletter]
[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1368]