Wizards vs Thunder Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 23

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 23, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Thunder are -15.5 favorites vs. the Wizards
  • Total (Over/Under): 240.5 points
  • Watch the game on MNMT | BSOK

The Washington Wizards visit Paycom Center to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Oklahoma City, OK.

The Thunder are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -15.5 (-115).

The Wizards vs Thunder Over/Under is 241.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Wizards are 26-28 against the spread, while the Thunder are 34-20 against the spread.


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Wizards vs. Thunder Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Washington Wizards+15.5 -105O 241.5 -105+875
Oklahoma City Thunder -15.5 -115U 241.5 -115-1600

Thunder vs Wizards Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Thunder will win Friday‘s game with 95.7% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Wizards and Thunder.

Thunder vs Wizards Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Thunder will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 55.4% confidence.


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  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 25 away games (+14.80 Units / 59% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have covered the 2Q Spread in 31 of their last 49 games (+12.40 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 46 of their last 77 games (+12.35 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 26 games (+10.95 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 30 games (+10.50 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 24 games at home (+17.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Team Total Over in 28 of their last 39 games at home (+15.65 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 31 games at home (+15.20 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have covered the 3Q Spread in 25 of their last 35 games at home (+14.15 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have covered the Spread in 37 of their last 59 games (+13.85 Units / 21% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Wizards have gone 26-28 (-4.8 Units / -7.93% ROI).

  • 9-46 against the Moneyline (-32.95 Units / -57.96% ROI)
  • 26-28 against the Over for game total points (-4.9 Units / -8.09% ROI)
  • 28-26 against the Under for game total points (-0.6 Units / -0.99% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Thunder have gone 34-20 (+11.95 Units / 19.77% ROI).

  • 38-17 against the Moneyline (+12.75 Units / 9.26% ROI)
  • 30-22 against the Over for game total points (+5.8 Units / 9.57% ROI)
  • 22-30 against the Under for game total points (-10.9 Units / -18.05% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 39 games at home (-21.35 Units / -47% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 82 games (-19.90 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 34 of their last 81 games (-16.10 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 82 games (-14.90 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the Game Total Under in 34 of their last 81 games (-14.30 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 75 games (-39.15 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 77 games (-20.85 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 16 of their last 60 games (-18.15 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the 3Q Spread in 22 of their last 60 games (-17.30 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 48 games (-16.90 Units / -30% ROI)

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Washington Wizards: Keys to the Game vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder

The Wizards are 2-27 (.069) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .440

The Wizards are 4-31 (.114) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .440

The Wizards are winless (0-4) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .538

The Wizards are 12-53 (.185) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .441

Oklahoma City Thunder: Keys to the Game vs. the Washington Wizards

The Thunder were undefeated (9-0) when their eFG is 60% or better last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .808

The Thunder are 13-0 (1.000) when winning the rebounding margin this season — best in the NBA. The Wizards have averaged 48.1 rebounds/game this season — lowest in the NBA.

The Thunder are winless (0-5) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .169

The Thunder are 26-11 (.703) when they win the turnover margin this season — 6th-best in the NBA. The Wizards have averaged 13.9 turnovers per game this season — 10th-highest in the NBA.

Injury Report: Thunder vs. WizardsFriday‘s Game, Feb. 23

  • Gordon Hayward (Oklahoma City Thunder): Calf, Out
  • Bismack Biyombo (Oklahoma City Thunder): Not Injury Related, Out
  • Isaiah Livers (Washington Wizards): Hip, Out

Washington Wizards Offensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have averaged 18.9 fast break points per game (510 points/27 games) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.9

The Wizards have averaged 9.3 fast break points per game (492 points/53 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.8

The Wizards have averaged 11.4 second chance points per game (602 points/53 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.9

The Wizards have averaged 29.3 points in the paint per game (1,552 points/53 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.9

Oklahoma City Thunder Offensive Stats & Trends

The Thunder are shooting 41% from three (369/893) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Thunder have a TS% of 55% in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Thunder are shooting 83% from the free throw line (1,235/1,491) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 78%

The Thunder are shooting 40% from three (347/860) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

Washington Wizards Defensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have allowed 19.2 second chance points per game (499 points/26 games) at home this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.8

The Wizards have allowed 17.1 second chance points per game (906 points/53 games) this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.9

The Wizards have averaged 7.8 steals per game (412 steals/53 games) this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Wizards have allowed 19.5 offensive rebounds per game (507 rebounds/26 games) at home this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 16.6

Oklahoma City Thunder Defensive Stats & Trends

The Thunder have allowed 9.8 offensive rebounds per game (519 rebounds/53 games) in the first half this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 8.0

The Thunder have allowed 19.0 offensive rebounds per game (1,276 rebounds/67 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 16.4

The Thunder averaged 34.3 defensive rebounds per game (2,811 rebounds/82 games) last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Thunder have allowed 9.3 offensive rebounds per game (1,253 rebounds/135 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 8.0


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