Oklahoma vs Washington: prediction for the NBA match

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Oklahoma City Thunder

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6 January 17:00 UTC

Washington Wizards

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Oklahoma suffered a defeat in the most recent match. Will Thunder achieve a positive result in the game against Washington on January 7? The answer is in our prediction.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Washington Wizards Prediction and Betting Tips (07.01.2023)

Command Analysis

Oklahoma City Thunder

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Oklahoma secured two victories in five latest matches. They beat one of league's underdogs, San Antonio (130:114), and a leader of the Eastern conference, Boston (150:117), But team also suffered away defeats to Charlotte (113:121) and Orlando (115:126), and a home defeat to Philadelphia (96:115). With 16 victories and 22 defeats, Thunder are currently at the 13th position in the West.

Backup player Jalen Williams is currently on team's injuried list. 20-year old player is still unable to recover from an ankle injury. Team's leader on points and assists, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, is healthy and ready to play.

Washington Wizards

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Washington secured five victories in six latest matches. On January 4, Wizards suffered an away defeat to one of the best Eastern teams, Milwaukee (113:123). But before that, team secured away victories over Sacramento (125:111), Orlando (119:110) and the Bucks (118:95). Washington also earned home wins over Philadelphia (116:111) and Phoenix (127:102). Capital club is currently at the 11th position in the standings.

Starting five player, Bradley Beal, will miss the upcoming game.

Trends

СтавкаGilgeous-Alexander: total over 28,5 points

Gilgeous-Alexander averages 31 points per game

1.50

СтавкаPorzingis: total over 21,5 points

Porzingis averages 23 points per game

1.54

Tip and bets

1.89Oklahoma to win

Bookmakers are giving similar odds on both teams in this game. It's hard to pick a favorite in this game. Oklahoma's Gilgeous-Alexander is in a red hot form. Kyle Kuzma also managed to gain form and now he is a valuable player for the Wizards. On November, Thunder secured a narrow victory over Washington. Mike Daigneault's men should be able to get a home win.

Our prediction - Oklahoma to win (Including OT)

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1.61Total over 228,5 points

Oklahoma average 118 points per game at home, while Washington score 111 on away. In the previous head-to-head game opponents managed to score 240 points. We are expecting the same outcome in this game.

Our second bet is on total over 228,5 points

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