The Washington Wizards (9-46) travel to the Oklahoma City Thunder (38-17) for a Friday night matchup. While this looks to be a double-digit win, the visitors hope to keep things closer than expected. The hosts are coming off a dominant win against a good Los Angeles Clippers team. Meanwhile, the visitors suffered a 20-point loss to the defending champs.
However, it’s important to consider that it was only an 8-point game earlier in the year. Therefore, the high line may be considered too high. But most are expecting this game to be over in a hurry tonight.
So do you see a commanding double-digit victory tonight?
Washington Wizards vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Odds and Details
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Washington Wizards | +16 -115 |
O 242.5 -112 |
+850 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | -16 -105 |
U 242.5 -108 |
-1450 |
| ** Odds Courtesy of DraftKings SportsBook** | |||
Fixture: Washington Wizards @ Oklahoma City Thunder
Date And Time: February 23, 2024 @ 8:00 p.m. EST
Location: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Key Stats
Oklahoma City Thunder (Averages)
Points: 121.0
Points Allowed: 113.5
Field Goal Efficiency: 44.6/89.1 for 50.1%
Three-Pont Efficiency: 13.4/34.0 for 39.5%
Free Throw Efficiency: 18.3/22.0 for 83.0%
Rebounds: 8.6 Offensive, 32.5 Defensive, 41.1 Combined
Assists: 27.2
Steals: 8.1
Blocks: 6.7
Turnovers: 11.6
Field Goal Efficiency Against: 40.6/89.7 for 45.3%
Three-Point Efficiency Against: 13.5/37.2 for 36.4%
Free Throw Efficiency Against: 18.8/23.8 for 78.7%
Rebounds Against: 12.5 Offensive, 32.6 Defensive, 45.1 Combined
Oklahoma is coming off a dominant win. Although off nights happen, they look to continue their good run at home. Despite being young, they are already ahead of schedule in terms of being considered playoff contenders. Additionally, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander remains one of the premiere players in the league. Additionally, Chet Holmgren continues his Rookie of the Year push for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Even when this team gives up points, they usually more than makeup for it on the other end.
Washington Wizards (Averages)
Points: 114.7
Points Allowed: 124.0
Field Goal Efficiency: 43.2/91.5 for 47.2%
Three-Pont Efficiency: 12.2/34.7 for 35.3%
Free Throw Efficiency: 16.0/20.9 for 76.4%
Rebounds: 9.3 Offensive, 31.4 Defensive, 40.7 Combined
Assists: 28.2
Steals: 7.9
Blocks: 5.3
Turnovers: 13.5
Field Goal Efficiency Against: 46.5/93.4 for 49.8%
Three-Point Efficiency Against: 12.3/33.6 for 36.6%
Free Throw Efficiency Against: 18.7/24.2 for 77.1%
Rebounds Against: 12.7 Offensive, 36.8 Defensive, 49.5 Combined
Washington looks to make it close tonight. Because of how things have unfolded anything within single digits would be considered a positive step. However, even that looks unlikely. Especially as Jordan Poole is coming off the bench. It remains to be seen how the volume shooter continues to play despite once being a consistent starter. Additionally, Kyle Kuzma remains their most consistent option. He also averages 22 points and 6.5 rebounds a game. Furthermore, Deni Avdija chips in 18.8 points per contest. Regardless, tonight will be a tough game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Game Prediction
I see this game going the Oklahoma City Thunder way big time! Despite any motivation or possible resourcefulness Washington may have, they are outmatched today. Furthermore, the inner turmoil is too much to even consider hoping for an upset. Additionally, I expect the under to be the play here. Although OKC is not as strong defensively, I expect them to look a little better than what they are tonight against the Wizards. Therefore I am picking the Oklahoma City Thunder against the spread. While doing this, I also like the under.
Final Pick
Oklahoma City Thunder -16 and Under 242.5
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