NBA League: OKC Thunder vs Washington Wizards 31/10/2025

First Quarter Points

Here’s an NBA pick with solid reasoning and decent value. OKC Thunder hosts the Washington Wizards tonight, and a smart angle is Wizards under 27.5 points in the first quarter.

Washington has struggled to start games strong this season. They often look disjointed early on, especially when facing a well-organized defense like OKC’s—particularly at home. The Thunder usually come out with high energy, aggressive on the ball, and that kind of intensity disrupts teams that rely on isolation plays or haven’t found their rhythm.

The Wizards tend to lean too much on individual efforts, which doesn’t work well against disciplined defenses. They’ve already had several first quarters under 25 points on the road—even against teams weaker than OKC defensively.

Missing a few key players is a slight knock on the pick, but with Holmgren and Jaylen Williams out, I expect the Thunder to compensate with even more defensive focus.