At 10:00 ET, the Clippers (-198) will host the Thunder (+163) at Crypto.com Arena. Los Angeles is favored by 5.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 236.5.
Both NBA teams are currently in the top four in the Western Conference. The Thunder are in second place with a record of 27-12, while the Clippers are fourth at 25-14.
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Thunder vs Clippers Odds
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Overall Game Info & Outlook
- Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Clippers
- Taking place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the Thunder and Clippers of the Western Conference will battle it out. The Clippers are favored by 5.5 points, with the game set to start at 10:00 ET.
Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
Oklahoma City Thunder Preview
The Thunder comes into today’s game as a 5.5-point underdog, and they have an 8-6 record as the underdog this season. As the underdog, they have gone 10-4 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +2.2 points per game.
The Thunder have hit the under in three straight games, and today’s O/U line of 236.5 is lower than their last game against the Lakers (241). This season, their games have averaged 235.4 points per game.
In their last game, the Thunder lost to the Lakers by a score of 112-105. They were favored by 2.5 points going into the game, and the O/U line was 241. This marked the 7th straight game that the Thunder have failed to cover the spread on the road.
Overall, the Thunder are 27-12 this season, which is good for 2nd place in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 15-9 compared to 12-3 against the East.
On the road, the Thunder are 11-7 this season, and they have an ATS record of 11-7 on the road. Their average scoring differential on the road is +6.1 points per game.
Thunder Trends
- Across their ten previous road games, Oklahoma City has an ATS mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 120 points per game.
- Through their last three games as the underdog, the Thunder have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
- Over their last five games, the Thunder have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
Coming into tonight’s game, the Thunder are one of the most efficient offenses in the league, ranking 3rd in points per game at 122.1. However, they have scored slightly fewer points on the road compared to their season average.
So far this season, the Thunder have outscored the NBA scoring average in 74.4% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 9th in the league at 100 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Thunder are one of the best teams in the NBA, ranking 2nd in field goal percentage at 50%. Their three-point shooting has also been solid, hitting 38% of their attempts (2nd).
So far this season, the Thunder have been a solid defensive team, ranking 14th in the league at 113.3 points per game. On the road, they have been even better, ranking 5th in the league at 113.1 points per game.
One area where the Thunder have been particularly strong is in the paint, as they rank 2nd in the league in blocked shots at 6.4 per game. They have also done a good job of defending the two-point shot, ranking 2nd in the league in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 51.2%.
Over their last five games, Oklahoma City has been even better on the defensive end, ranking 6th in the league at 107.4 points per game allowed. During that stretch, they have been particularly good at defending the three-point line, ranking 6th in the league in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 32.9%.
Los Angeles Clippers Preview
As the Clippers look to extend their home winning streak to six games, they come in as 5.5-point favorites against the Thunder. This season, the Clippers have been favored in 31 of their 39 games and have gone 25-6 in those games.
Overall, the Clippers have an ATS record of 20-19 this season, going 11-9 ATS at home and 9-10 ATS on the road. Against the spread as the favorite, they are 19-12 compared to 1-7 as the underdog.
LA’s O/U record for the season is 17-22, and 33 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today’s (236.5). On average, their games have finished with 229.2 points.
In their last game, the Clippers lost to the Timberwolves by a score of 109-105. The O/U line for that game was 224, and the Clippers were 1-point underdogs going into the game.
Despite the loss, the Clippers are still in a good position in the Western Conference. They are currently 4th in the West with a record of 25-14. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 19-11 and 6-3 against non-conference opponents.
Clippers Trends
- In their last five home games, Los Angeles has averaged 115 points per game while allowing 110. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Clippers have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
- In their last three games, the Clippers have an over/under record of 2-1 and are 2-1 vs. the spread.
So far this season, the Clippers are 9th in the NBA in scoring at 117.4 points per game. At home, they are averaging 117.6 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Clippers are 5th in the league at 49%. They are also the top three-point shooting team in the NBA stats, hitting 39% of their attempts.
When it comes to pace, the Clippers are 26th in the league at 97.1 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 20th in the NBA standings with 25.7 per game. Overall, the Clippers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 53.8% of their games.
Coming into the game, the Clippers are 19th in offensive rebounds at 10.4 per game. They are also 14th in free throws made at 18.5 per game.
When it comes to points allowed per game, the Clippers have been a top 10 unit this season, giving up 111.9 points per game. At home, they have been even better, ranking 6th in the league at 109.2 points per game.
One area where the Clippers have excelled this season is in steals, as they rank 5th in the league at 8.2 steals per game. In terms of blocks, they are right around the middle of the pack at 16th.
Over their last five games, the Clippers have struggled defensively, allowing 113 points per game. During that stretch, opposing teams have shot 51.1% from the field and 40.4% from three-point range.
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Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Clippers Odds & Picks
Odds for this Matchup:
There will be plenty of Bovada NBA odds for this NBA matchup, and they are going to go much deeper than simply betting on the spread. You can combine NBA bets in order to put together a solid parlay, and there are times in which those NBA odds work together in a big way.
- Oklahoma City Thunder +5.5 +163 Over 236.5
- Los Angeles Clippers -5.5 -198 Under 236.5
Recommended Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder +5.5
When looking to get a point-spread pick down in this Thunder vs. Clippers game, our recommendation is to take the Thunder at +5.5. Despite our model showing the Clippers winning 117-116, we like Thunder as our point-spread pick.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 236.5, and our model projects the Thunder and Clippers to reach a combined total of 233 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
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