Oklahoma City Thunder Vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction, Preview, And Betting Odds
The Los Angeles Clippers and Oklahoma City Thunder are set to clash in an exciting matchup on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 06:00 PM ET at the Paycom Center (Oklahoma, OK). Here’s a comprehensive preview of the game, including betting odds, and a game prediction.
Match Prediction Los Angeles Clippers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Experts heavily favor the Clippers, considering them overwhelming favorites by 6.5 to 9 points depending on the sportsbook.
- Most predictions expect a comfortable Clippers victory, with scores like 118-102 or 124-108.
- The over/under for total points scored is set around 236-237.5, with a slight lean towards the under due to the Clippers’ solid defense.
Head to Head
Overall:
- Thunder: 13 wins – 20 losses (39.4% win rate)
- Clippers: 20 wins – 13 losses (60.6% win rate)
Recent Matches:
- January 16, 2024: Clippers won 134-115
- December 21, 2023: Thunder won 134-115
- March 23, 2023: Clippers won 127-105
- March 21, 2023: Thunder won 101-100
Current Season (as of February 21, 2024):
- 1 Game played: Thunder won 134-115
Los Angeles Clippers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Preview
- The Los Angeles Clippers (36-22) host the young and rebuilding Oklahoma City Thunder (18-38) in a seemingly lopsided matchup.
- The Clippers are on a 3-game winning streak and boast a strong roster with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George leading the charge. They currently sit comfortably in the 5th seed of the Western Conference.
- The Thunder, though exciting with young talent like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, are rebuilding and struggling to match the Clippers’ experience and firepower.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Odds
- Moneyline:
- Clippers: -450 to -500 (heavy favorite)
- Thunder: +700 to +800 (significant underdog)
- Spread:
- Clippers -6.5 to -9 (Clippers need to win by more than the spread)
- Thunder +6.5 to +9 (Thunder need to lose by less than the spread or win outright)
- Over/Under:
- Over 236-237.5 points
- Under 236-237.5 points
FAQs for Los Angeles Clippers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
What’s the spread on Clippers vs OKC?
The Clippers are 6-point favorites in the latest Thunder vs. Clippers odds via SportsLine consensus. The over/under for total points is 237.5.
Where did the Clippers play when they moved to LA?
the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena
In 1984, despite the pending lawsuits between franchise ownership and the NBA following the move, the Clippers began play at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena. The Clippers finished their first season in Los Angeles 31–51 under head coach Jim Lynam.
Did OKC win a championship?
The franchise was based in Seattle for the first 41 years of its existence, during which, as the Seattle SuperSonics, it won three conference titles (1978, 1979, 1996) and the 1979 NBA championship. The Thunder won the Western Conference title in 2012.
Who is the favorite in a spread?
The point spread is the expected final score difference between the two teams. It is represented as both a negative and positive number; if the spread is 3 points, you’ll see that as both -3 and +3. The team that is the favorite to win gets the minus number (-3); the underdog gets the plus number (+3).
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Conclusion
While the Clippers hold a slight historical edge over the Thunder, the recent head-to-head record is surprisingly even. Notably, the last time these teams met, the Thunder upset the Clippers at home.
However, the current Clippers team is vastly different from the one the Thunder faced in December. Kawhi Leonard has returned from injury, adding significant firepower and playoff experience. Additionally, the Clippers are currently battling for a higher playoff seed, adding another layer of motivation.
