Washington @ Oklahoma City Picks & Props

Among all players in the NBA, Jonas Valanciunas rates in the 9th percentile for 3-point effectiveness with an unimpressive 16.7% rate this year. The Washington Wizards have been the lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games away from home. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 6th-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Washington Wizards. Jonas Valanciunas stands to experience a decrease in production in all facets of the game due to being on the road in this contest.

Out of all players in the league, Luguentz Dort rates in the 83rd percentile for 3-pointers scored, logging 2.1 per game this year. This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have notched 15.7 points per game (7th-highest in the league) against the Washington Wizards, resulting in a favorable matchup for offensive performance. The Wizards have played at the 4th-most up-tempo tempo in the league this year, which should increase opportunities for the Thunder. The Thunder rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). Compared to last season's 80.5% clip, Luguentz Dort's free-throw efficiency has spiked this season to 89.9%.

Cason Wallace has made 58.0% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 13.1% more than he's converted in all games this year. The matchup against Washington is a good one; when the Wizards are the visiting squad, they have given up the 5th-most points per game in the league to the other team's starting SGs this year (16.9). The Wizards have played at the 4th-most up-tempo tempo in the league this year, which should increase opportunities for the Thunder. The Thunder rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games when they are at home, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 2.8 foul shots per game (8th-highest in the NBA) against the Washington Wizards, easily managing to draw fouls.

The 4th-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league this year has been the Wizards. The Washington Wizards rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the league, Jordan Poole ranks in the 90th percentile, posting a colossal 20.8 points per game this year. Out of all players in the league, Jordan Poole ranks in the 96th percentile for 3-point shots made while playing on the road, totaling 3.4 per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Jordan Poole rates in the 78th percentile for playing time, putting up a massive 30.9 minutes per game while playing on the road this year. The matchup vs. the Thunder is a favorable one for shot attempts from downtown; the opposition's starting PGs have averaged the most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (7.7). The 4th-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league this year has been the Wizards.

The matchup against Washington is a good one; when the Wizards are the visiting squad, they have given up the 5th-most points per game in the league to the other team's starting SGs this year (16.9). The Wizards have played at the 4th-most up-tempo tempo in the league this year, which should increase opportunities for the Thunder. The Thunder rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). Isaiah Joe has converted 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 16.7% more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year. Over the last 5 games when they are at home, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 2.8 foul shots per game (8th-highest in the NBA) against the Washington Wizards, easily managing to draw fouls.

The matchup against Jonas Valanciunas is a positive one; he has given up an enormous 17.4 points per game when facing opposing starting Cs this year (100th percentile). The Wizards have played at the 4th-most up-tempo tempo in the league this year, which should increase opportunities for the Thunder. The Thunder rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). Isaiah Hartenstein has successfully made 2.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 more than he's sunk overall this season. Isaiah Hartenstein should see an increase in performance in all stat categories considering owning the home court advantage in this matchup.

Corey Kispert has made 51.7% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 9.2% more than he's converted in all games this year. The 4th-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league this year has been the Wizards. The Washington Wizards rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). Corey Kispert has converted 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 11.5% higher than he's made in all games this year.

The 4th-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league this year has been the Wizards. The Washington Wizards rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). Carlton Carrington has sunk 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games on the road, 30.0% more than he's put through the net overall this year without the home court advantage. The matchup vs. Oklahoma may be a positive one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted an enormous 4.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Oklahoma City Thunder have the home court advantage (7th-most in the NBA).

Bilal Coulibaly has attempted 15.6 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 4.9 higher than he's attempted overall this season. Bilal Coulibaly has made 2.4 threes per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's converted from 3-point range over the course of the season. Among all players in the NBA, Bilal Coulibaly comes in at the 93rd percentile for playing time, posting a monstrous 34.8 minutes per game this year. The 4th-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league this year has been the Wizards. The Washington Wizards rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jalen Williams has attempted 20.2 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 2.9 higher than he's attempted in all games this season. Among all players in the league, Jalen Williams slots into the 84th percentile for playing time, averaging an enormous 32.4 minutes per game this year. This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have notched 18.6 points per game (9th-highest in the NBA) against the Washington Wizards, resulting in a strong matchup for offensive output. The Wizards have played at the 4th-most up-tempo tempo in the league this year, which should increase opportunities for the Thunder. The Thunder rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).

The matchup against the Thunder is a strong one for threes; the other team's starting SGs have put up the 2nd-highest 3-point rate in the NBA this year (44.1%). The 4th-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league this year has been the Wizards. The Washington Wizards rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). Malcolm Brogdon has made 4.0 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's put through the net in all games this season.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged 29.9 points per game this year, putting him among the best players in the NBA in this category: 99th percentile. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has attempted 7.6 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's attempted in all games this year. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has tallied 34.7 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 93rd percentile. This year, the other team's starting PGs have put up 20.2 points per game (6th-most in the league) against the Washington Wizards, marking this as a favorable matchup for offensive performance. The Wizards have played at the 4th-most up-tempo tempo in the league this year, which should increase opportunities for the Thunder.

Alex Caruso has gone over 6.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Alexandre Sarr has gone over 10.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Kenrich Williams has gone over 4.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Aaron Wiggins has gone over 6.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.