The Wizards (10-28, 14th in East) travel to Southern California tonight for a date with the Clippers (16-23, 11th in West). Los Angeles has begun gaining some momentum, hoping to make a midseason playoff push. Washington, following last week’s Trae Young deal, is hoping for signs of growth from its inexperienced roster.
Which players should bettors be targeting ahead of tonight’s inter-conference showdown? The Clippers are favored by 12.5 points (-112) over the Wizards, with the over/under set at 226.5 points. Here are two of the top prop bet picks on DraftKings Sportsbook for Wednesday’s Washington vs. Los Angeles matchup.
Wizards vs. Clippers prop bet picks
Alex Sarr 24+ points + rebounds (-125)
2026 for the Wizards is all about figuring out the future. Which players will play a role on the next great Washington squad? One name that feels like a lock is Alex Sarr. The former second overall pick is quickly blossoming into a two-way difference maker. Through 29 games this season, he’s posted 17.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and a league-leading 2.3 blocks. That’s despite averaging just over 28 minutes per game. Even when his playing time is restricted, the Frenchman can make an impact.
On most nights, the Clippers would present a significant challenge for opposing big men. However, defensive specialist Ivica Zubac (ankle) has already been ruled out. That leaves backup center Brook Lopez as the likely starter. Sarr should take advantage, running the floor against his veteran counterpart. The 20-year-old has reached 24+ points + rebounds in 16 of his 29 appearances this season. That sets him up nicely for another productive outing on Wednesday.
James Harden 4+ three-pointers made (+114)
In addition to Zubac, the Clippers could be without Kawhi Leonard (ankle). Knowing Los Angeles, and how bad Washington is, this feels like a prime rest spot for the future Hall-of-Famer. Should Leonard sit, that opens up more opportunity than usual for James Harden. The former MVP is more than willing to serve as a distributor. However, with two starters sidelined, a more score-first approach might be necessary. This season, the guard has notched 25.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 8.0 assists per game.
Harden remains one of the association’s most frequent shooters from beyond the arc. He’s attempting 8.9 three-pointers per game, which would be his highest mark since 2020. In nine games played without Leonard this season, Harden is draining 4.7 treys on a whopping 11.2 attempts. On the flip side, Washington is allowing the seventh-most three-pointers made per game (14.3). With minimal internal competition, The Beard should have the green light from deep tonight.
