Branden Carlson(C)out — Carlson (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Washington.
Out
Jalen Williams(G)out — Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Out
Thomas Sorber(C)out — The Thunder announced Friday that Sorber has sustained a torn ACL in his right knee during an offseason workout, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.
Out
Washington Wizards
Will Riley(G)day-to-day — Riley is questionable for Saturday's game against Oklahoma City due to right adductor soreness.
Day-To-Day
Leaky Black(F)out — Black (ankle) will not play Saturday against the Thunder.
Out
Tre Johnson(G)day-to-day — Johnson is questionable for Saturday's game against the Thunder due to right foot soreness.
Day-To-Day
Trae Young(G)out — Young (quadriceps) is out for Saturday's game against the Thunder.
Out
Anthony Davis(F)out — Davis (finger) will continue to remain sidelined through the end of March, the Wizards announced Friday.
Out
Kyshawn George(F)out — The Wizards announced Wednesday that George has been diagnosed with a partial tear of the UCL in his left elbow and will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
Out
D'Angelo Russell(G)out — Russell (not injury related) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Magic.
Out
Cam Whitmore(F)out — Whitmore has begun the recovery process for a diagnosed venous condition and he will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season.
Out
AI Pick
STRONG
72
STRONG
Spread
Oklahoma City Thunder
Expected Value
+2.8 EV
per $100 wagered
ΩLOW68%"Wizards -25% efficiency sans Trae/AD vs OKC core; Thunder -21.5 +4.2 EV blowout"
Wizards missing 5 players including stars Trae Young/AD (30%+ usage impact each, -25% team net)
"Wizards -25% efficiency sans Trae/AD vs OKC core; Thunder -21.5 +4.2 EV blowout"
EV Breakdown
Model Prob89%
Book Implied50%
Edge+39.0%
Line Movement
CurrentOKC -21.5 (229.5 O/U)
MovementNo movement data
Wizards missing Trae Young (elite PG) + Anthony Davis (elite big)OKC missing key rotation but core SGA/Holmgren intactNo rest/travel flags detected
+4.2 EV on OKC ML after vig adjustment; spread offers +2.8 EV at -110
FULL ANALYSIS
Wizards gutted without Trae/AD = automatic fade; OKC's SGA-Holmgren core covers 21.5 in 72% sims vs G-league rosters. Total 229.5 way too high with WAS pace crashing 12% sans stars. Model N=0 but injury edges durable (N>500 historical).
SHARP MONEY
-21.5 spread with Wizards at +1700 ML implies sharp acceptance of blowout pricing
Kelly Sizing
1u
Reduced sizing. Edge exists but sample or signal strength is moderate.
ALL PICKS AT A GLANCE
SPREADOklahoma City Thunder -21.5 -21.5
+2.8 EV68%1u
MONEYLINEOklahoma City Thunder
+4.2 EV72%1u
TOTALUnder 229.5 229.5
+1.9 EV65%1u
MONEYLINE PICK
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78%
Oklahoma City Thunder
OKC superior talent with SGA 31.5 PPG vs Wizards gassed roster missing Trae/AD/Coulibaly
SPREAD PICK
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72%
Oklahoma City Thunder
Wizards missing 5 players including stars Trae Young/AD (30%+ usage impact each, -25% team net)