Wizards vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Tips - 9 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 9, 2024, 12:11AM | Published: Jan 8, 2024, 2:16AM
The Washington Wizards will play the favoured Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at Capital One Arena on Tuesday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.
With star players Kyle Kuzma, Jordan Poole and Daniel Gafford, the Wizards are looking to overcome a Thunder team that includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Wizards vs Thunder game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Wizards vs Thunder
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's Washington-Oklahoma City NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Thunder a 79% chance of winning against the Wizards at Capital One Arena.
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Wizards vs Thunder: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA game at Capital One Arena are shown here:
- Head to Head: Wizards $6.00, Thunder $1.19
- Line: Wizards +11 ($1.98), Thunder -11 ($1.97)
- Total (Over/Under 245.5 Points): Over $1.98, Under $1.93
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Wizards at $6.00 and the Thunder at $1.19.
The Wizards are 11-point underdogs against the Thunder, with odds of $1.98 currently available at Betfair.
For the favourite Thunder (-11) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.97.
The Over/Under for Wizards vs Thunder has been set at 245.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.98 and odds for the Under at $1.93.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Wizards (+11) have a 56% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 245.5 points has a 56% chance of staying Under.
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Wizards vs Thunder: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Washington at $6.00 with Betfair (4.5% edge) 🔥
- Line: Wizards +11 at $1.98 with Betfair (56% probability) 🔥
- Total Points: Under 245.5 at $1.93 with Betfair (56% probability) 🔥
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Today's Wizards vs Thunder predictions are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Thunder have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Wizards to win is our recommended option due to the 4.5% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
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Wizards vs Thunder: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Wizards vs Thunder at Capital One Arena on Tuesday has the Thunder winning 125-116.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Washington vs Oklahoma City on Tuesday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Wizards vs Thunder: Player Props
Betting on Oklahoma City vs Washington player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict how each team's leading players will perform at Capital One Arena.
Kyle Kuzma is expected to lead the Wizards with 26 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to finish with 32 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the Thunder.
Wizards Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | 26 | 7 | 5 |
| Jordan Poole | 17 | 3 | 5 |
| Daniel Gafford | 13 | 8 | 2 |
| Tyus Jones | 13 | 4 | 7 |
| Deni Avdija | 11 | 6 | 4 |
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 32 | 7 | 7 |
| Chet Holmgren | 21 | 8 | 3 |
| Jalen Williams | 18 | 5 | 5 |
| Josh Giddey | 12 | 6 | 5 |
| Luguentz Dort | 11 | 5 | 2 |
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Washington vs Oklahoma City match-up at Capital One Arena.
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Wizards vs Thunder: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Wizards and Thunder at Capital One Arena is scheduled to tip off at 11:00am AEDT on Tuesday.
- Teams: Washington Wizards vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Tuesday 9 January 2024
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Capital One Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Washington vs Oklahoma City predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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