Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Chesapeake Energy Arena

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The Washington Wizards travel to Chesapeake Energy Arena to play the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. The Wizards come into this game with an overall record of 6-10. They are 3rd in the Southeast Division. They currently have a point differential of -2.4 as they are averaging 102.0 points per game while giving up 104.4 per contest. The Thunder have an overall record of 11-8. They currently are 1st in the Northwest Division. They are averaging 107.1 points per game and surrendering 105.3, good for a point differential of 1.8.

Bradley Beal comes into this contest averaging 20.9 points per game while playing 34.2 minutes per night so far this season for the Wizards. He pulls down 3.2 rebounds per game and dishes out 3.2 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 44% while his free throw percentage is currently at 83%. John Wall averages 23.1 points per game in 34.8 minutes per contest this season. He averages 8.9 assists per contest and 4.4 rebounds per game for Washington. His field goal percentage is 45% for the year while his free throw percentage is 83%.

Victor Oladipo averages 16.8 points per game while playing 34.6 minutes per contest this year for the Thunder. He grabs 4.2 rebounds per game and has 2.8 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 46% and his free throw percentage currently is at 67%. Russell Westbrook averages 30.9 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 35.4 minutes per contest. He also averages 10.4 rebounds per contest and 11.3 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 43% and his free throw percentage is 82%.

Washington averages 102 points per contest this season which ranks them 21st in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is -2.4 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a team which has them ranked 17th. Behind the arc they shoot 34% which is good for 19th in the league. They average 51.7 rebounds per game and 20.8 assists per game which ranks them 16th and 21st in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 20th with 14.9 per game. The Wizards allow 104.4 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 17th in the league. They also allow a 46% shooting percentage and a 38% average from behind the arc ranking them 26th and 28th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 53.4 rebounds a game which ranks 20th and they give up 22.4 assists per contest which puts them in 17th place in the league. They force 15.8 turnovers per game which ranks them 4th in the league.

Oklahoma City averages 107.1 points per game this year which ranks them 8th in the league. Their average scoring margin is 1.8 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a team which has them sitting in the 7th spot in the league. Behind the arc they shoot 35% which is good for 17th in the NBA. They average 55.9 rebounds per game and 22.1 assists per contest which ranks them 4th and 13th respectively. In the turnover department the Thunder rank 24th with 15.7 per game. The Thunder allow 105.3 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 21st in the league. They also allow a 45% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the arc ranking them 16th and 13th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 52.5 rebounds a game which ranks 16th and they give up 21.3 assists per contest which puts them in 9th place in the league. The Thunder force 14.3 turnovers per game which ranks them 14th in the NBA.

The Wizards have an offensive rating of 104.8 and a defensive rating of 107.3. In terms of pace they average 96.1 possessions per 48 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 49%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 53% and they shoot 3 pointers on 25% of their shots. Washington turns the ball over an average of 13.4 times per 100 possessions and they force 14.3 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 52%.

The Thunder rating on offense is 106.7 and they have a defensive rating of 104.9. They get 98.7 possessions per 48 minutes and they have an effective field goal percentage of 51%. As a unit they have a true shooting percentage of 54% and they attempt 3 pointers on 29% of their shot attempts. Oklahoma City turns the ball over on 13.7 out of every 100 possessions and their opponents average 12.7 turnovers per 100 possessions. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the year is 50%.

Washington Wizards Betting Trends

The Washington Wizards are 6-10-0 against the spread

The Washington Wizards are 9-7-0 against the over/under

Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Trends

The Oklahoma City Thunder are 9-10-0 against the spread

The Oklahoma City Thunder are 8-10-1 against the over/under

Washington Wizards Injuries

11/25/16 F Danuel House Wrist out indefinitely

Oklahoma City Thunder Injuries

11/20/16 PG Semaj Christon Concussion out indefinitely
10/22/16 PG Cameron Payne Foot out indefinitely

Guy's Pick: Take Oklahoma City -5.5

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