Wizards vs. Thunder Picks & Best Bets 23rd Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Oklahoma City Thunder will go up against the Washington Wizards in NBA action on Monday at Paycom Center, starting at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein are expected to lead the way for the Thunder, while the Wizards will rely on Jordan Poole, Jonas Valanciunas and Corey Kispert.
We have performed 10,000 simulations of Monday's NBA matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to highlight the best Wizards vs. Thunder bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Thunder will likely win with a projected final score of 120-105.
To get the maximum value from these predictions, we continuously source the best odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Wizards vs. Thunder Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Wizards vs. Thunder picks combine the power of AI, data and analytics to produce NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Wizards vs. Thunder Game Information
- Game Date: Monday, December 23rd, 2024
- Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Paycom Center
- Spread: Wizards +17.5 / Thunder -17.5
- Moneyline: Wizards +1100 / Thunder -1600
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 226.5 Points (-105/-110)
Wizards +17.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Wizards have a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the Thunder have a probability of 42%.
- BetMGM offers odds of -105 for the Wizards +17.5, presenting a favorable 7.2% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Over 226.5 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 226.5, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the over at -105.
- Our analysis indicates a slightly higher chance of the 226.5-point total going over, which presents greater value compared to betting on the under.
Wizards vs. Thunder Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Washington Wizards at +1100 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Oklahoma City Thunder are available at -1600 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Thunder are heavily favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 90% chance of coming out on top.
Although the Thunder are more likely to win, DraftKings Sportsbook offers +1100 odds on the Wizards moneyline, providing an edge of 1.5%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Wizards vs. Thunder
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Monday's Wizards vs. Thunder matchup.
Washington Wizards Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jordan Poole | 21 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
Jonas Valanciunas | 14 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
Corey Kispert | 14 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Malcolm Brogdon | 13 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
Marvin Bagley | 11 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Carlton Carrington Over 4.5 Rebounds (+106)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Carlton Carrington Over 4.5 Rebounds | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +106 |
- Our top prop bet for the Wizards is on Carlton Carrington to record over 4.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 7 rebounds, giving us an edge of 12.9% on the +106 odds offered by FanDuel.
Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 33 | 7 | 8 | 2 |
Jalen Williams | 22 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
Isaiah Hartenstein | 13 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
Luguentz Dort | 12 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
Isaiah Joe | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 5.5 Rebounds (+100)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 5.5 Rebounds | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +100 |
- Our best prop bet for the Thunder is on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to record over 5.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 7 rebounds, giving us an edge of 8.5% on the +100 odds offered by DraftKings.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Wizards vs. Thunder Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Wizards vs. Thunder trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Alex Caruso Over 1.5 Total Steals
Alex Caruso has recorded more than 1.5 steals in 8 of his last 10 games (80% success rate). You can wager on him to go over 1.5 steals again at odds of -104 (51% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Malcolm Brogdon Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Malcolm Brogdon has recorded at least one block in 4 of his last 10 games (40%). You can make a bet that he'll get another one at odds of +310 (24%), available at Bet365.
Jordan Poole Over 1.5 Total Steals
Jordan Poole has had more than 1.5 steals in 15 of his last 24 games (62%). You can wager on him to record over 1.5 steals again at odds of +164 (38%), again available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Carlton Carrington of the Wizards to record over 4.5 rebounds, with a projection of 7 rebounds marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Wizards +17.5 to cover.
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