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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction & Betting Tips 12/21/2023

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Clippers 12/21/2023
  • We like the Clippers on the moneyline (+151)
  • The Clippers are also our pick on the spread at +4
  • Our NBA model projects 225 points, and we suggest taking the under

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Clippers Preview

Don’t miss out on the NBA showdown between the Clippers and Thunder. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on BSO, and it’s hosted by the Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK. Get ready to place your bets!

This Western conference matchup has an over/under of 234.5 points, and the Thunder are favored to win at home vs. the Clippers. Check out BetCoco for Oklahoma City Thunder – Los Angeles Clippers odds

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Clippers Head-to-Head and Key Stats

The last three times that the Thunder have faced off vs. the Clippers as the favorite, they have gone 3-0. In the last three games as the favorite against the Clippers, the Thunder have put together a 2-1 vs. the spread.

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Clippers have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 119 points per game in this stretch.
  • Through their last ten home contests, the Thunder offense has averaged 117 points per game while allowing an average of 110. Oklahoma City posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 7-3 ATS.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 1-9 straight up.
  • In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Thunder have a straight up record of 9-1 and an ATS mark of 8-2.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction

Over their last ten games, the Clippers are 9-1 and come into today’s game against the Thunder with an overall record of 17-10. In Western Conference play, the Clippers are 14-8 and have gone 3-2 in non-conference games.

The Clippers are riding a five game ATS win streak and currently possess an overall ATS record of 14-13. In their last three home games, Los Angeles has successfully covered the spread, and they maintain an ATS record of 8-6 at home compared to 6-7 on the road.

In regard to their over/under record, the Clippers have gone 11-16-0 so far this season. Their games have currently averaged 234.0 points per game and the average over/under line so far is 229.1.

The Clippers offense is coming off a game in which they scored 120 points vs. the Mavericks. Overall their field goal percentage was 55.8% while connecting on 11 threes. In terms of offense, the Clippers have a season-long field goal percentage of 48%, putting them 5th in the NBA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 3rd in percentage and 18th in three-pointers made.

In the current season, the Clippers defense has excelled, sitting 6 in the NBA by allowing 110.7 points per game.

When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Clippers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 52.4% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 34.6% from downtown.

Heading into today’s game against the Clippers, the Thunder have an overall record of 17-8 and are 2-1 in their last three games. At home, the Thunder are 9-4 while going 8-4 on the road this season.

Oklahoma City currently has an ATS record of 18-7, placing them above .500 against the spread. This season, Oklahoma City has a 10-4 record against the spread when they are the favorites, and they are 8-3 as underdogs.

The Thunder have recorded an 13-12-0 in terms of their over/under record for this season. The games they’ve played have an ongoing average of 228.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 231.

In their most recent game, the Thunder’s offense tallied 116 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 120.2 points per game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 30.7. Meanwhile, Chet Holmgren also brings a PPG average of 16.9 into the game.

The Thunder’s defense is presently ranked 12 in the league, allowing an average of 113.0 points per contest.

For the season, Oklahoma City is ranked 11th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 24.8 free-throws per game vs. the Thunder and have an overall field goal percentage of 44.0%.

Even though they are 4 point underdogs, we see the Clippers winning this game by a score of 113-112.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Tips

  • We like the Clippers on the moneyline (+151)
  • The Clippers are also our pick on the spread at +4
  • Our NBA model projects 225 points, and we suggest taking the under

Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report

No Injuries Reported

Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report

  • Mason Plumlee – Knee – Out
  • Paul George – Illness – Questionable
  • Moussa Diabate – Hip – Out

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