The Washington Wizards (1-3) and Oklahoma City Thunder (5-0) meet Thursday at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Wizards vs. Thunder odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Thunder won 2-0
The Wizards lost 139-134 in overtime to the Philadelphia 76ers Tuesday, failing to cover as a 4.5-point home underdog as the Over (239.5) cashed. Washington took a 16-point lead into the fourth quarter before being outscored 32-16 and then 13-8 in overtime. Second-year C Alex Sarr dropped 31 points and was among 8 Wizards scoring in double figures. The Wizards are 1-1 against the spread (ATS) and straight up through 2 road contests.
The NBA Champion Thunder beat the Sacramento Kings 107-101 Tuesday to remain undefeated. They failed to cover as a 9-point home favorite as the Under (227.5) hit. Reigning MVP G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points on 14-for-26 shooting. Oklahoma City is 1 of 3 unbeaten teams, but is just 1-4 ATS.
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Wizards at Thunder odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:14 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Wizards +775 (bet $100 to win $775) | Thunder -1400 (bet $1,400 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Wizards +15.5 (-115) | Thunder -15.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Wizards at Thunder key injuries
Wizards
- F Marvin Bagley III (ankle) questionable
Thunder
- F Chet Holmgren (back soreness) out
- G Jalen Williams (wrist) out
- F Kenrich Williams (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Wizards at Thunder picks and predictions
Prediction
Thunder 121, Wizards 110
PASS.
The Wizards (+775) aren’t going to be the team to give the Thunder (-1400) their first loss of the season. However, the latter is far too expensive to consider playing here.
BET WIZARDS +15.5 (-115).
While their record might not reflect it, the Wizards have had a solid start to the season. They took down the Dalls Mavericks by 10 on the road and were up by 16 on the 76ers with a quarter to go in their last outing. Washington ranks 15th (-1.9) in net rating of away games.
The Thunder will be down 2 starters from last season’s championship-winning team, missing almost 40 points per game. They have struggled to expand leads against bad teams as well. Oklahoma City is 0-2 ATS at home.
Back WIZARDS +15.5 (-115).
BET OVER 231.5 (-110).
The Wizards play at a fast tempo and don’t defend well. They rank fifth in pace and 26th in defensive rating, a combination primed to give up points to an efficient OKC offense.
The Thunder have scored at least 117 points in 3 of 5 games and are 1-1 O/U in home games. Washington has tallied at least 113 points in 3 of 4 games while allowing at least 133 in 3 as well. It is 3-1 O/U.
Back OVER 231.5 (-110).
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