Oklahoma City Thunder @ Washington Wizards - Prediction, Preview, and Odds

When: Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 at 7:00pm E.T.

Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC.

How: NBA League Pass.

Spread: Wizards -9.

Total: 214.5.

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Thunder Spotlight

The Oklahoma City Thunder lost their fourth straight game, this time to the Denver Nuggets, but they did mange to keep it within the 7-point spread. Offensively on the road, the Thunder rank 30th in points per game, 30th in field goal percentage, and 30th in 3-point shooting. Defensively on the road, the Thunder rank 17th in points allowed, 5th in field goal percentage, 25th in 3-point shooting, and 30th in rebounding. 

Wizards Spotlight

The Washington Wizards barely escaped their last game against the Orlando Magic, despite being 7-point favorites. Offensively at home, the Wizards rank 13th in points per game, 12th in field goal percentage, and 26th in 3-point shooting. Defensively at home, the Wizards rank 22nd in points allowed, 22nd in field goal percentage, 15th in 3-point shooting, and 14th in rebounding. 

Final Say

Washington just hasn’t been in good form lately losing three-straight ATS, while they are just 2-5 SU in their last seven games at home. They also haven’t been profitable against the West going just 1-5 ATS in their last six tries. Oklahoma City is coming into this one going 4-1 ATS in their last five games, while they are a solid 7-0 ATS in their last seven against an Eastern Conference opponent. The Wizards didn’t look good against the Magic last game, and now they’ll have to face one of the more profitable teams in the league. They just don’t show up versus crappy teams going 1-10-1 ATS in their last 12 games versus a team with a losing record. Too many points are being given to the Thunder in this spot.

Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder +9