Russell Westbrook, the point guard for the Washington Wizards, has only been scoreless in two out of his 937 career games.
That accounts for merely 0.2% of the total number of games he has played throughout his 11-year career.
Do you believe that the future NBA Hall of Fame inductee will be able to prevent a rare occurrence of going scoreless in Saturday’s away game against the Indiana Pacers?
You have the opportunity to earn a fast $25 through the most recent DraftKings “No Brainer Boost” promotion.
A no-brainer play on Russell Westbrook
In sports betting, it is commonly understood that there are no guarantees. However, this bet on Westbrook is as close to being foolproof as they come.
At the end of the 2020-2021 NBA season, the Wizards (30-36) are concluding with an impressive streak of 11 wins out of their last 14 games. Leading the charge is Westbrook, whose remarkable performance has been instrumental in their success. Throughout the season, he has maintained a triple-double average with 21.9 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 11.3 assists per game. Remarkably, he has only failed to score in double digits once, recording nine points in that particular game.
Westbrook appears to be a reliable choice for Saturday’s Wizards-Pacers game (7 p.m., NBC Sports Washington).
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Your bet will be successful if Westbrook scores a minimum of 0.5 points, equivalent to one point.
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Games when Westbrook didn’t score
Assuming no unexpected early-game injury or any unusual circumstances, Westbrook is expected to have plenty of chances to score.
He is the focal point of the Wizards’ offense, ranking 13th in the NBA for field goal attempts per game with an average of 18.8.
In order to find the rare instances where Westbrook failed to score, one must delve deep into the depths of the record books.
- On March 21, 2010, during the Indiana game, there was a lack of scoring with zero points recorded in a span of 17 minutes.
- On January 13, 2016, during the match against Dallas, the player failed to score any points within a span of 15 minutes.
During Westbrook’s tenure with the Oklahoma City Thunder, he played in both of those games. However, in his current season with the Wizards, his first year with the team, the 2016-17 NBA MVP has consistently avoided the possibility of scoring no points.
Furthermore, Westbrook’s performance against the Pacers has been exceptional. Throughout his two matchups against Indiana this season, the 32-year-old has maintained an impressive average of 24.5 points, 17.5 rebounds, and an astonishing 22.5 assists per game.
Washington postseason odds
As of Thursday, the Washington Wizards’ NBA playoff aspirations are hanging by a thread, with only six games remaining in the season.
The Wizards not only require a victory, but they also depend on their division rivals enduring a series of defeats. However, even if these conditions are met, there is still a possibility that the numbers may not align in their favor.
The NBA futures bets for the Washington Wizards offer incredibly high odds due to this reason.
For instance, at DraftKings, the odds for the Wizards to win the Eastern Conference are set at +12000 (120-1), while their chances of claiming the 2021-2022 NBA Championship stand at +25000 (250-1).
Meanwhile, Indiana finds itself in a similar situation, teetering on the bubble. Consequently, the upcoming Pacers-Wizards game is anticipated to be particularly intense, as both teams are vying for a chance to secure a spot in the postseason.
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