by Rod Pearson
Wednesday, Feb 21, 2024
Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Thursday, February 22, 2024
Venue: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
Where to Watch: BSOK
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Clippers +2, Thunder -2; Over/Under: 238 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Clippers +2, Thunder -2; Over/Under: 238 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Clippers +2.5, Thunder -2.5; Over/Under: 237.5 points
Season Record
Los Angeles Clippers: 36-17 (1st place, Pacific Division)
Oklahoma City Thunder: 37-17 (2nd place, Northwest Division)
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Los Angeles Clippers: 7-3 last 10
Oklahoma City Thunder: 6-4 last 10
Los Angeles Clippers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Preview and Analysis
The Clippers are entering this game with a 36-17 record overall and they are 16-11 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Golden State Warriors in their last game. James Harden led the team in points in that game with 26 while Paul George was next on the team with 24 points. James Harden led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Ivica Zubac led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 50% from the field, 34.2% from 3-point range, and 78.4% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 118.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.7 PPG against them. The Clippers have an ATS record of 29-24 this season and their O/U record is 22-30-1.
The Thunder are entering this game with a 37-17 record overall and they are 21-6 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Sacramento Kings and the Orlando Magic in their last game. Jalen Williams led the team in points in that game with 33 while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was next on the team with 32 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey each led the team in assists in that game with 5 while Chet Holmgren led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 54.8% from the field, 40.6% from 3-point range, and 91.7% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 120.8 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 113.6 PPG against them. The Thunder have an ATS record of 33-20-1 this season and their O/U record is 31-22-1.
Clippers vs Thunder Prediction
The current betting odds have the Thunder listed as a 2 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Thunder have looked really good in their games this season with their 37-17 record overall which has them right near the top of the West with one of the best records in the entire NBA. They have looked great on their home court all year with their 21-6 home record too. Meanwhile, the Clippers have also looked really good in their games this season with their 36-17 record overall which has them right near the top of the West with one of the best records in the entire NBA too. They have been a good road team this season with their 16-11 road record, but lately they haven't been at their best as they were starting to slip going into the All-Star break. They managed to get a bounce back win in their last game before the All-Star break but the Thunder have some momentum on their side here from 2 wins in a row before the break. The Thunder are going to be motivated to win this game against the Clippers with the number 1 seed in the West still up for grabs and they have been the more consistent team all season as the Clippers have just been getting hot now over the last 2 months. The Thunder have also looked so good on their home court all year that they have the edge in this game with the rest and the younger team. The best way to place a bet here is on the Thunder to cover the spread in this game.
Clippers Thunder Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Thursday, February 22, 2024 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Thunder 119 Clippers 108.
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NBA Betting Trends
Los Angeles Clippers: 3-6 ATS as an underdog. 1-5 ATS off an upset win over a division rival as an underdog. 5-10 ATS off a road win. 6-3 OVER as an underdog. 8-4 OVER when playing with 3 or more days rest. 12-4 OVER off an upset win as a road underdog.
Oklahoma City Thunder: 33-20 ATS in all games. 14-7 ATS as a home favorite. 18-9 ATS in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 220. 14-4 ATS revenging a loss vs opponent. 23-15 OVER as a favorite. 29-12 OVER in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 230. 9-3 OVER against Pacific division opponents.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Clippers: K. Leonard (SF) - Adductor.
Oklahoma City Thunder: G. Hayward (SF) - Calf.
Notable Quotes
“I don’t think it’s serious. He played through it last game. He was experiencing some soreness in the hip, so when the game got out of reach we didn’t put him back in the fourth quarter to be smart about it.” - Tyronn Lue after his team’s win against the Warriors in their game on Wednesday last week.
“We were up eight at halftime, and Chet hadn’t played great, Shai hadn’t played great. And yet the cumulative effect and everybody else carried us through the first half and put us in a good position. Shai’s too good of a player to have a whole game like that." - Mark Daigneault after his team’s win against the Magic in their game on Tuesday last week.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Clippers
PG James Harden
SG Terance Mann
SF Paul George
PF Kawhi Leonard
C Ivica Zubac
Oklahoma City Thunder
PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
SG Josh Giddey
SF Luguentz Dort
PF Jalen Williams
C Chet Holmgren
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Clippers
PPG: K. Leonard (24.1)
APG: J. Harden (8.4)
Reb/G: I. Zubac (9.5)
Oklahoma City Thunder
PPG: S. Gilgeous-Alexander (31.1)
APG: S. Gilgeous-Alexander (6.5)
Reb/G: C. Holmgren (7.6)
Coaches:
Los Angeles Clippers: Tyronn Lue (4th season)
Oklahoma City Thunder: Mark Daigneault (4th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
