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The Washington Wizards vs OKC Thunder matchup is one of four games scheduled for Thursday. The Wizards are off to a 1-3 start and are 11th in the East, while the Thunder are a perfect 5-0 and lead the West.The two teams have faced each other in 147 regular-season games, with OKC holding a 80-67 lead. They faced off twice last season and the Thunder won both games. In fact, they are on a six-game winning streak dating back to 2022.Washington Wizards vs OKC Thunder Preview, Odds, Betting Tips and Prediction Money line: Wizards +809, Thunder -987Spread: Wizards +15.5 (-109), Thunder -15.5 (-104)Total over/under (o/u): Wizards o232.5 (-102), Thunder u232.5 (-108)Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.Washington Wizards vs OKC Thunder PreviewThe Wizards are on a two-game losing streak, dropping games to the Charlotte Hornets and Philadelphia 76ers. They most recently lost 139-134 in OT to the Sixers on Tuesday. Alex Sarr led the team with 31 points and 11 rebounds.Kyshawn George had 20 points, while Khris Middleton chipped in with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Washington has been clicking offensively but it needs to be better on the defensive end if it is to pose a playoff threat in the East.Marvin Bagley III is the only injury concern for the Wizards. He is listed as questionable with a sprained right ankle.The Thunder are the defending champions and have looked every bit like that. After a couple of overtime wins to start the season, they have now found their groove and are recording wins with ease.OKC last played Tuesday and got a 107-101 win against the Sacramento Kings. Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 31 points, while Aaron Wiggins had 18 points.Ajay Mitchell came off the bench and scored 18 as well.The Thunder are without a few key players. Jalen Williams (wrist), Chet Holmgren (back), Kenrich Williams (knee) and Nikola Topic (groin) are out, while Isaiah Joe is questionable with a knee issue.Washington Wizards vs OKC Thunder Starting 5sWizardsPG - Bub Carrington, SG - CJ McCollum, SF - Kyshawn George, PF - Khris Middleton, C - Alex SarrThunderPG - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SG - Luguentz Dort, SF - Alex Caruso, PF - Aaron Wiggins, C - Isaiah HartensteinWashington Wizards vs OKC Thunder Betting TipsKyshawn Geroge is favored to score under 15.5 points.SGA. is projected to score more than 33.5 points.Isaiah Hartenstein’s rebounds prop is set at 11.5, which is under his season average of 12.22. Bet on the over.Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.Washington Wizards vs OKC Thunder Prediction and Betting TipsThe oddsmakers highly favor the Thunder despite the slew of injuries they are dealing with right now. While they should get the win, they might not cover the spread. Nonetheless, this should be a high-scoring game with the team total likely going past 232.5 points.
