NBA Odds: Wizards-Thunder prediction, pick, how to watch

The Washington Wizards (17-22) visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (16-21) on Friday night at 8:10 pm ET. Washington has won five of their last six games. Oklahoma has lost three of its last four games and is currently in 13th place in the Western Conference. The Thunder won the first meeting between the two teams 121-120 in Washington.

Wizards are the favorite against Thunder.

Washington Wizards are playing Oklahoma City Thunder. The Wizards have won their last five games. They are half a game back of the play-in game. Kristaps Porzingis is the biggest factor in whether or not the Wizards cover the spread. He scored 27 points and pulled down nine rebounds in their previous meeting with OKC. He averages 22.2 PPG and 8.9 RPG for the season. Oklahoma is one of shortest teams in the league with only journeyman Mike Muscala standings above 6'10”.

Oklahoma City Thunder are one of the most inconsistent teams in the league. They play at the third-fastest pace in NBA and force the second-most turnovers per game. Shai Gilegeous-Alexander has been incredible this season, averaging 30.9 PPG, 5.7 APG, and 1.6 SPG. Josh Giddey has taken his game up a notch recently, scoring 20.5 Ppg in his last four games.

Bradley Beal is injured for tonight's game. Porzingis has a chance to take over the game, but SGA's previous game against Washington makes me weary to choose a side. I'll go with the over.

Wizards-Thunder is a final game of the NBA season. Wizards are favored by 231.5 points.