Los Angeles Clippers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Los Angeles Clippers Line | +9.5 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Line | -9.5 |
| Total | 217.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Los Angeles Clippers vs Oklahoma City Thunder game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
The leader of the Pacific Division is facing the leader of the Northwest Division in this high caliber Western battle, when the Oklahoma City Thunder are hosting the Los Angeles Clippers. The Thunder have been leading the Western conference for a long time now, and are currently on their best stretch of the season, having just one loss in their last 13 games. The Clippers have been playing better lately, but they are coming off a loss that cooled them off and ended their previous three-game winning streak. The Clippers are also playing the second consecutive road game.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report: Alex Caruso, Chet Holmgren, Nikola Topic are out.
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report: Kobe Brown is questionable, Terance Mann, PJ Tucker and Kawhi Leonard are out
Oklahoma City Thunder Form and Trends
The Oklahoma City Thunder has a 27-6 record this season and are sitting in the first place of the West. The Thunder are 21-9-3 against the spread and 14-18-1 in over/under. OKC has a 13-2 home record and are 9-5-1 against the spread, with a +13.3-point differential. Oklahoma City is 11-1 in their last 12 games, and 10-1-1 against the spread. Under is 7-2-1 in their last 10 games.
The Thunder are coming off a 113-105 win over Minnesota, even though they shot worse than the Wolves both from the field and from beyond the arc. Four of the five OKC starters scored double digits, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 40 points and 4 steals.
Shai leads the Thunder both in scoring with 31.2 points, and in assists made with 6, adding 5.5 rebounds per game. Jalen Williams adds 21 points, 5.9 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game.
Los Angeles Clippers Recent Form and Trends
The Los Angeles Clippers have a 19-13 record this season and are tied with the Lakers on the 5th place of the Western Conference. The Clippers are 19-13-1 against the spread and 12-21 in over/under. The Clips have an 8-8 road record, and are 9-7 against the spread, with a -2.4-point differential. The Clippers are 3-1 in their last 4 games. Under is 6-1 in their last 7 games.
The Clippers are coming off an 86-122 loss in San Antonio, as they shot with just 34% from the field and 27% from downtown. Only two LA starters scored double digits, led by James Harden with 17 points.
Norman Powell leads the Clips in scoring with 24.2 points and 3.3 rebounds, while James Harden adds 21.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and a team-high 7.8 assists.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Thunder are scoring 114.3 points per game, ranking 9th in the league. They shoot 46.2% from the field (15th) and 34% from beyond the arc (22nd). Defensively, they are the best team in the NBA, allowing 103.1 points per game.
Offensively, the Clippers are scoring 109.4 points per game, which is 22nd in the league. They shoot 46.8% from the field (12th) and 37.1% from beyond the arc (13th). Defensively, they rank 5th in the NBA, allowing 107.1 points per game.
The Thunder have won both previous meetings against the Clippers this season. At home by 105-92 and on the road by 134-128.
Prediction
In this Los Angeles Clippers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction, the Thunder are coming as -9.5 home favorites. The Thunder are rightfully favored, as they have been the far better team throughout the season, and are currently on their best stretch of the season. OKC is looking unstoppable right now, and the Clippers cooled off and I cannot trust them as road dogs against the best team in the West, after losing by 32 points to the Spurs. The Thunder have already won the Clippers twice, and they had a comfortable win in their previous meeting in Oklahoma City, winning by 13 points. I expect an easy OKC win here, so take the Oklahoma City Thunder and lay the points at home. Nick’s Free Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder -9.5
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