NBA Predictions: Wizards vs. Thunder to be High-Scoring? 1/25/18
Will Thursday night’s matchup between the Wizards and Thunder be high-scoring? The two teams will tip-off from Oklahoma City at 8:00 p.m. ET.
The Odds: Wizards at Thunder, 8:00 p.m. ET, Thursday
According to oddsmakers, the Thunder are 5.5-point favorites tonight. The Wizards also opened as 5.5-point road underdogs so the line has not moved. The total, meanwhile, hit the board at 212.5 but was bet up to 213.5.
Washington enters play with a 26-21 record and is 11-12 on the road. Oklahoma City, meanwhile, is 27-20 overall and 17-7 at home. From a betting standpoint, the Wizards are 20-27 against the spread and 12-11 ATS on the road this year. The Thunder is 19-28 against the number and 10-14 ATS at home.
As of Thursday morning, 70% of betting tickets are on the Thunder to cover the spread. That 70% represents wagers online for this game.
Washington Wizards Injury Report
Otto Porter Jr. is questionable tonight with a hip injury while Sheldon Mac is out with an Achilles.
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
As of this writing, there is no player listed on the Thunder’s injury report.
Our Prediction
In the last six meetings between these two teams, the over is 5-1. In the last seven meetings between these two teams in Oklahoma City, the over is 5-2.
Meanwhile, the over is 5-2 in the Wizards’ last seven games overall. The over is also 12-5-2 in their last 19 games coming off a loss of more than 10 points. The over is also 6-0-1 in Washington’s last seven games coming off any loss.
On the other side, the over is 6-2 in the Thunder’s last eight games versus Eastern Conference opponents. The over is also 6-2 in the Thunder’s last eight games versus a team with a winning record.
Thursday NBA Prediction: Wizards/Thunder over 213.5
