Los Angeles Clippers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Clippers vs Thunder prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Oklahoma City.

  • The Clippers visit Oklahoma City with a record of 19-14.
  • Los Angeles has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (17th).
  • The Clippers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Thunder.
  • The Thunder are sitting at 27-5.
  • The Thunder are averaging 115.3 points per game so far.
  • The Thunder are coming off a 113-105 win vs. the Clippers.

Clippers vs Thunder Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the Thunder (-443) will host the Clippers (+341) in a Western Conference matchup. Oklahoma City (27-5) is currently riding a 12-game win streak and is favored by 9.5 points. The over/under line is set at 219.

This game will be played at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City and can be seen on FDSO.

Clippers vs. Thunder Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Los Angeles Clippers at Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Where: Oklahoma City at Paycom Center
  • Date: Thursday, January 2nd
  • Betting Odds OKC -9.5, LAC +341 | OKC -443 O/U 219

Clippers Preview: Can Los Angeles Lock in a Road Win?

The Clippers dropped to 19-14 on the season after a 122-86 loss to the Spurs on Tuesday. L.A. entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 36 points. The total points for the game were 208, falling short of the 219 O/U line.

San Antonio took control early, leading 31-17 after the 1st quarter. A key 10-0 run by the Spurs extended their lead from 52-36 to 62-36. Heading into the 4th quarter, the Clippers trailed 91-63 and were outscored 31-23 in the final period.

The Clippers struggled offensively in their loss to the Spurs, managing just 86 points on 34.5% shooting from the field. Their three-point shooting was also subpar, hitting only 26.8% with 11 made threes.

James Harden led the Clippers with 17 points, 13 of which came in the 1st quarter. Norman Powell added 15 points, scoring 12 in the 2nd quarter, while Amir Coffey contributed 14 points, with 7 coming in the 4th.

Defensively, the Clippers struggled, giving up 122 points to the Spurs, who shot 49% from the field. Los Angeles allowed 31 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, with 32 points coming in the 2nd.

Despite the loss, the Clippers did well in limiting San Antonio’s three-point shooting, allowing just 9 made threes on 22% shooting. They also sent the Spurs to the line 19 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Clippers recorded 7 steals and 3 blocks.

Thunder Preview: Are the Thunder Ready for a Home Win?

The Clippers fell to 19-14 on the season after a 122-86 road loss to the Spurs on Tuesday. Entering the game as +3.5 point underdogs, Los Angeles failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 208, falling short of the 219 O/U line.

San Antonio’s 10-0 run, which stretched the score from 52-36 to 62-36, was a key moment. The Clippers struggled to keep up, losing each quarter, including a 31-17 deficit in the 1st and a 31-23 deficit in the 4th.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander carried the Thunder to a win over the Timberwolves, scoring 40 points on 65.2% shooting, including 3 made threes at 60% efficiency. As a team, the Thunder shot 47.2% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 12 threes in the game.

Gilgeous-Alexander was especially dominant in the 3rd quarter, scoring 19 points. Isaiah Hartenstein added 9 of his 15 points in the 4th quarter, while Luguentz Dort and Jalen Williams each contributed 6 points in the 3rd.

The Thunder gave up 105 points in their win over the Timberwolves, allowing 24 points in the 1st quarter, 28 in the 2nd, 23 in the 3rd, and 30 in the 4th. Oklahoma City held Minnesota to 15 made threes on 39% shooting from beyond the arc.

Oklahoma City sent Minnesota to the line 12 times, where they hit all their free throws. The Thunder grabbed 28 defensive rebounds, allowing 10 offensive boards, while also collecting 16 steals and blocking 2 shots.

Clippers vs Thunder Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last five road games, Los Angeles has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 3-2 while averaging 106 points per game.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, Oklahoma City has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 110 per game. The team went 5-0 overall in these games.
  • Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
  • The Thunder have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 5-0 straight up and 3-1-1 against the spread.

Clippers vs Thunder Prediction

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