The NBA Las Vegas Summer League continues on Friday with an exciting matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Washington Wizards at Cox Pavilion.
- Thunder vs Wizards Game Info
- Thunder vs Wizards Odds & Spread
- Thunder vs Wizards Betting Trends
- Thunder vs Wizards Prediction & Pick
- Thunder vs Wizards Best Bet
Thunder vs Wizards Game Info
- Date:'Friday, July 14, 2023
- Time:'4:30 p.m. ET
- Venue:'Cox Pavilion — Las Vegas, NV
- Coverage:'NBA TV
Two teams looking to strengthen their depth at the NBA level meet in Summer League action on Friday. Oklahoma City is coming off a 98-87 win over the Indiana Pacers where Chet Holmgren scored 25 points. Meanwhile, Washington couldn't keep up in a 96-85 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday.
Thunder vs Wizards Odds & Spread
- Moneyline:'OKC: (-215) | WSH: (+172)
- Spread:'OKC: -4.5 (-120) | WSH: +4.5 (-102)
- Total:'184.5 — Over: (+100) | Under: (-122)
The Thunder enter this contest as favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 4:30 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 184.5 points with the Under favored at -122 odds.
Thunder vs Wizards Betting Trends
- Oklahoma City has posted a 2-1 record in the 2023 NBA Las Vegas Summer League.
- Washington has posted a 1-2 record in the 2023 NBA Las Vegas Summer League.
- Oklahoma City has never won the NBA Summer League or made it to the finals.
- Washington has never won the NBA Summer League or made it to the finals.
Thunder vs Wizards Prediction & Pick
The Thunder have a chance to put themselves in contention for a semifinals spot if they can finish 3-1 in Summer League action. Look for OKC players to be giving it their all as a result. That includes Chet Holmgren, who is averaging a reliable 20.5 points and 9.5 rebounds across two games played.
Holmgren is joined by 2023 draft pick Cason Wallace and second-year pro Ousmane Dieng. That is a level of depth rarely found in the Summer League. Washington is fresh off a game in which it shot 17.9% from three-point range and does not have the depth down low to make up for that inefficiency.
I'll back the Thunder to pull away late in the second half on Friday as they earn a valuable victory.
Final Score Prediction:'Thunder: 96 | Wizards: 85
Thunder vs Wizards Best Bet
Sticking with the Thunder and backing them to cover as a 4.5-point favorite is the best way to go here. OKC's two victories in Las Vegas have come by an average of 11.0 points, while Washington's two losses have come by an average of 9.5 points. Not only that, but the Thunder also enter this one with something to actu ally play for. Motivation to secure a semifinal berth should provide a nice boost.