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Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Washington Wizards: Preview, Predictions and Picks for January 12, 2025

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Jan 12, 2025 6:59 PM
The Oklahoma City Thunder, sitting atop the Western Conference with a 31-6 record, head to Capital One Arena on Sunday, January 12th at 6:00 PM to take on the struggling Washington Wizards, who are looking to snap a five-game losing streak and improve their 6-30 record. The Thunder, led by their strong road record of 14-4, will aim to dominate the Wizards, who have struggled at home with a 5-15 record.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Washington Wizards

Current Odds

OKC
WSH
Over
230.5
-100
Under
231.0
-110
OKC
-33.5
-120
WSH
+35.5
-105
OKC
ML
-10000
WSH
ML
+8727

Washington Wizards recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
1/10/25 @ Chicago Bulls L 138-105
1/8/25 @ Philadelphia 76ers L 109-103
1/7/25 vs Houston Rockets L 135-112
1/5/25 vs New Orleans Pelicans L 110-98
1/3/25 @ New Orleans Pelicans L 132-120

Oklahoma City Thunder recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
1/10/25 @ New York Knicks W 126-101
1/8/25 @ Cleveland Cavaliers L 129-122
1/5/25 vs Boston Celtics W 105-92
1/3/25 vs New York Knicks W 117-107
1/2/25 vs LA Clippers W 116-98

Washington Wizards injuries

  • Malcolm Brogdon (PG): Out
  • Tristan Vukcevic (PF): Out
  • Marvin Bagley III (PF): Out
  • Saddiq Bey (SF): Out

Oklahoma City Thunder injuries

  • Alex Caruso (SG): Out
  • Chet Holmgren (PF): Out
  • Ajay Mitchell (G): Out
  • Adam Flagler (F): Out
  • Nikola Topic (G): Out

Thunder vs Wizards game info

Type Info
Venue Capital One Arena
Location Washington, DC
Tip-off Sun 6:00 PM
TV MNMT

Thunder vs Wizards predictions

If you're tuning into the Oklahoma City Thunder game, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the player to watch. He's been leading the charge with an electrifying average of 31.5 points per game. I'm predicting he'll once again light up the scoreboard with around 31.6 points, adding some serious hustle with assists and rebounds. Behind him, Isaiah Hartenstein is expected to bring his sharp rebounding and defensive skills to the floor, likely pulling down near 13.9 boards alongside scoring efforts. And let's not sleep on Jalen Williams, who's been proving to be a versatile forward; I see him contributing solidly with points in the low 20s and some pivotal assists.

On the other side, the Washington Wizards have been facing their fair share of battles. Jordan Poole is the top scorer trying to lift the Wizards from their slump, but it looks like he might cap around 19 points this game, despite his efforts. Their big man, Jonas Valanciunas, could be keeping busy in the paint with rebounding, potentially grabbing close to 9.9 boards. Kyle Kuzma might give a balanced performance, chipping in points and rebounds to provide a multi-faceted presence on the court. It's clear the Wizards will rely heavily on these players to rally against a tough OKC squad.

When contemplating who might come out on top, it's hard to bet against the relentless pace and rhythm that the Oklahoma City Thunder bring each game. They stand first in the Western Conference for a reason, having cultivated a formidable reputation with their teamwork and depth. Although the Wizards are hungry to break their slide and put up a fight at home, it feels like they're in for a challenging matchup. So, my gut tells me the Thunder will maintain their dominance and edge out the Wizards. What do you think? Can Washington pull off the upset, or will OKC thunder on through with another win?

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