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The LA Clippers (2-3) welcome the Oklahoma City Thunder (5-0) to the Intuit Dome Saturday. Tip is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Thunder vs. Clippers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting. Thunder won 2-1 last year
The Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers 137-114 Friday, covering as an 11-point favorite. Oklahoma City has been on a tear this season, winning all 5 games and covering in 4 of them. It is 3-0 against the spread (ATS) on the road. The Thunder’s defense has been what has propelled them so far, allowing 95 or fewer in 3 of 5. OKC is led by G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is averaging 26.8 points per game.
The Clippers lost to the Phoenix Suns 125-119 Thursday, closing as a 4.5-point home underdog. Los Angeles has lost 2 in a row after starting the season 2-1. It has scored 112 or more in 3 of 5 games and in 2 of 3 at home. LA is 3-2 ATS on the season. The Clippers are 3-1 ATS as an underdog. Los Angeles is led by G Norman Powell, who is averaging 25.4 points per game.
Thunder at Clippers 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 11:15 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Thunder -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Clippers +185 (bet $100 to win $185)
- Against the spread (ATS): Thunder -5.5 (-110) | Clippers +5.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 220.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Thunder at Clippers key injuries
Thunder
- C Isaiah Hartenstein (hand) out
- F Jaylin Williams (hamstring) out
- G Kenrich Williams (knee) questionable
Clippers
- C Mo Bamba (knee) out
- F Kawhi Leonard (knee) out
- F P.J. Tucker (not with team) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Thunder at Clippers picks and predictions
Prediction
Thunder 112, Clippers 105
Moneyline
PASS.
The Thunder have been surging to start the season and are a rightful road favorite. They should come out on top but are too expensive to play here. The Clippers are 2-0 on the road and 0-3 at home. They aren’t worthy as a home underdog look either.
Against the spread
BET THUNDER -5.5 (-110).
The Clippers have struggled to cover at home and are 1-2 ATS in home games. They have lost 2 in a row as well, one of those being at home against the Blazers.
The Thunder have been playing much better as of late, beating the Trail Blazers by 23 Friday and covering with ease. They are 1-0 ATS as a single-digit favorite and are 3-0 ATS on the road. All of the Thunder’s top-5 scorers are shooting 45.0% or better while only 3 of the Clippers’ top 5 are.
Considering the efficiency advantage and recent trends, back THUNDER -5.5 (-110).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 220.5 (-110).
The Clippers play at a slow pace and don’t push the tempo often. Los Angeles sits 20th in pace in the NBA and ranks 7th in defensive rating. The Thunder have the best defense in the NBA at a 95.7 rating.
Oklahoma City is 2-3 O/U and 1-2 O/U on the road. It has held all but one opponent to under 105. The Clippers are 2-3 O/U as well and have held 3 of their 5 opponents to 106 or fewer.
With those figures in mind, back UNDER 220.5 (-105).
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