NBA Game Preview: Washington Wizards (1-3) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (5-0)

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Venue & Game Details

Stadium: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK

Capacity: ~18,200

Tipoff: 8:00 PM ET

Broadcast: FDSOK, MNMT, NBA League Pass

Injury Report

Washington Wizards:

Marvin Bagley III (ankle) – questionable

Bilal Coulibaly (thumb) – out

Oklahoma City Thunder:

Chet Holmgren (back) – out

Jalen Williams (wrist) – day-to-day

Nikola Topić (groin) – out

Kenrich Williams (knee) – out

Isaiah Joe (knee) – questionable

Key Player Matchups

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) vs. Bub Carrington (WAS): SGA is averaging 30+ PPG and remains the Thunder’s engine. Carrington will be tested defensively against one of the league’s best closers.

Alex Sarr (WAS) vs. Thunder Frontcourt: The No. 2 pick in 2024 is averaging 19.5 PPG, 8.8 RPG, and 2.0 BPG, including a 31-point, 11-rebound outing vs. Philadelphia. With Holmgren sidelined, Sarr could exploit OKC’s interior.

Khris Middleton (WAS) vs. Luguentz Dort (OKC): Middleton provides veteran scoring, while Dort is an All-Defensive stopper despite early shooting struggles.

Team Recent Form

Washington Wizards:

Last 5: L-W-L-L

Last Game: Lost 139-134 (OT) to Philadelphia

Strength: Offense averaging 121.0 PPG (10th in NBA)

Weakness: Defense allowing 129.5 PPG (29th in NBA)

Oklahoma City Thunder:

Last 5: W-W-W-W-W

Last Game: Beat Sacramento 107-101

Strength: Elite defense, clutch playmaking from SGA

Weakness: Last in NBA in 3-point shooting (28.8%)

Series History

All-Time: Thunder lead 80-67

Recent: Thunder have won 6 straight vs. Wizards, last Washington win came in Jan. 2022

2024-25 Season: OKC swept both meetings

Betting Trends

Washington: 1-3 ATS this season; Overs hit in 3 of 4 games.

Oklahoma City: 1-4 ATS despite 5-0 record; 2 of 4 games have gone Over.

Head-to-Head: Thunder have covered in 4 of last 6 vs. Wizards.

Game Odds

Washington Wizards                      231.5

Oklahoma City Thunder                – 15.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, October 29, 2025