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The Oklahoma City Thunder (27-5) welcome the LA Clippers (19-14) to Paycom Center Thursday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Clippers vs. Thunder odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Thunder lead 2-0 with a 105-92 road win Nov. 2 and a 134-128 home win on Nov. 11
The Clippers lost to the San Antonio Spurs 122-86 Tuesday, closing as a 3.5-point road underdog. Los Angeles snapped a 3-game losing streak with the loss and has gone 2-2 against the spread (ATS) in its last 4 games. It is 19-13-1 ATS on the season.
The Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-105 Tuesday, covering as a 6.5-point home favorite. They were led by potential MVP candidate G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored a game-high 40 points. Excluding their loss in the NBA Cup Championship, Oklahoma City has rattled off 12 straight wins and is 10-1-1 ATS in those. It is 21-8-3 ATS on the season.
Clippers at Thunder odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 6:19 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Clippers +340 (bet $100 to win $340) | Thunder -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Clippers +9.5 (-115) | Thunder -9.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 218.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Clippers at Thunder key injuries
Clippers
- F Kawhi Leonard (knee) out
- G Terance Mann (left middle finger) out
Thunder
- G Alex Caruso (hip) out
- C Chet Holmgren (iliac wing) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Clippers at Thunder picks and predictions
Prediction
Thunder 114, Clippers 101
Moneyline
PASS.
The Thunder are the top team in the Western Conference and are a conference-best 14-2 at home. They should come out on top, but are far too expensive to play outright.
Against the spread
BET THUNDER -9.5 (-110).
The Thunder have been on fire, covering in 5 straight home games. They have held 9 of their last 10 opponents to under 106 points, allowing fewer than 100 points in 5 of those.
The Clippers have scored 102 points or fewer in 3 of their last 5 games, so they could struggle to keep pace against a strong OKC defense. Los Angeles is 4-6 ATS in its last 10 and 2-3 ATS on the road in that span.
Back THUNDER -9.5 (-110).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 218.5 (-105).
The Thunder are 3-5-1 O/U in their last 9 games and 14-17-1 O/U on the season. They have the No. 1 ranked defense in the NBA as well.
The Clippers are 12-21 O/U on the season and 1-5 O/U in their last 6 games, allowing 110 or fewer points in 4 of their last 7 contests. Los Angeles ranks 22nd in pace, so it doesn’t play at a high tempo either.
Play UNDER 218.5 (-105).
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