The Oklahoma City Thunder get the Washington Wizards on Saturday in the second half of a road-and-home back-to-back for Oklahoma City, and it’s the first meeting between the teams in the 2026-27 regular season.
The Thunder come in at 7-2 after flattening the Memphis Grizzlies 128-97 on Friday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stayed in control with 28 points in three quarters, while Ajay Mitchell delivered a career night with 35 points and five assists.
Washington arrives at 4-5 after a 139-132 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. Kyshawn George posted 33 points and seven assists, and Trae Young added 23 points and 10 assists.
Wizards vs. Thunder injury updates
Thunder: Not yet submitted.
Wizards: Not yet submitted.
Probable starting lineups
Oklahoma City Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jared McCain, Ajay Mitchell, Kenrich Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein
Washington Wizards: Trae Young, Kyshawn George, AJ Dybantsa, Anthony Davis, Alex Sarr
Wizards vs. Thunder predictions, picks, odds
Thunder 125, Wizards 110: This should be a high-scoring game. Closer to the NBA 2K side of things.
But the Thunder are flowing right now. They've glued together a good squad.
Gilgeous-Alexander and Mitchell have stepped up as a one-two punch. Against the Wizards' nonexistent defense, they should put up big-time numbers.
That also means Washington should have a fun scoring night, too. I think this will be closer than anticipated.
But OKC should pull away late in the second half. They have all of the experiences.
The Wizards do not.
O/U: 220.5
Thunder 2026-27 schedule
Tuesday, Nov. 10: at Trail Blazers
Wednesday, Nov. 11: at Trail Blazers
Friday, Nov. 13: at Clippers
All NBA odds via BetMGM.
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