T.M. Selection: Washington Wizards.

I like the Washington Wizards to cover the spread against the OKC Thunder in this game on Friday. The Wizards were holding down the 1st place spot in the East just over a week ago but they have gone on a bad run lately and have dropped to 4th place in the East after getting just 1 win in their previous 5 games. They just lost to the Pelicans by 20+ points right before Thanksgiving and that one had to sting since the Pels are 1 of the worst team in the league. I think they are going to bounce back from that bad loss in this game and drown the Thunder in buckets. The Thunder have not looked good at all this year, they have lost 4 games in a row and have just 1 win in their previous 7 games. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been their only bright spot this year and he is injured at the moment and questionable to play this game. Even if he does play in the game, he won't be 100% and once the Wizards take him out of the game with their defense then it will be all over for the Thunder and any chance they had to do damage in this game. I think the Wizards are going to cover the spread here.

T.M. Prediction: 111-96 Wizards.