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Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Favored Over Mavs in Dallas

Despite playing on the road against a solid Western Conference foe, the Thunder is a small favorite in this matchup, probably because of the long injury list from Dallas. OKC is a full go aside from the recently acquired Gordon Hayward, while the Mavs are down Dereck Lively II (nasal fracture) and possibly Maxi Kleber (dislocation of small right toe; nasal fracture). Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are both probable, but still, OKC has far better depth, and that should help them pull out the win in Dallas.

Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Favored at Home Against Wizards

Zachary LowJanuary 6, 2023 No Comments Bradley Beal Daniel Gafford Kristaps Porzingis Oklahoma Sooners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Washington Wizards

The Wizards are missing star shooting guard Bradley Beal, and without him, the Thunder very clearly has the superior backcourt. Washington doesn’t really have anybody that can stop Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, so he should be able to score at will, and because he will draw extra attention, teammates will find themselves with open shots. Washington is 7-6 without Beal, and they have won 5 of their last 6 overall, three of those wins coming without Beal. OKC will need to slow down Washington’s bigs and control the boards, but if the Thunder can do that, then they should be able to pull out the win for the home crowd.

Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #39 Preview: Washington Wizards

Zachary LowJanuary 6, 2023 No Comments Bradley Beal Daniel Gafford Kristaps Porzingis Oklahoma Sooners Orlando Magic Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Washington Wizards

Now the Thunder is set to host the Washington Wizards on Friday night. OKC defeated the Wizards in Washington last November off an incredible display from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, which included a game-winning three to seal the deal 121-120. Both teams are dealing with some injuries that will surely have an impact on the game.