The OKC Thunder will continue their three-game road trip with a clash against the LA Clippers. Wednesday’s contest at the Intuit Dome marks the third and final meeting between the Western Conference teams, with the Thunder already clinching the season series 2-0.
The Thunder-Clippers clash is set to tip off at 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT). The live telecast will be available on FanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma and FanDuel Sports Network SoCal. Fans can watch the contest via livestream on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV (restrictions may apply).
OKC Thunder vs LA Clippers Odds
Moneyline: Thunder (-275) vs Clippers (+220)
Spread: Thunder -7.5 (-111) vs Clippers +7.5 (-109)
Total (O/U): O226.5 (-105) vs U226.5 (-112)
Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed are based on available information at the time of publication.
OKC Thunder vs LA Clippers Preview and Prediction
No team has been in better form than the OKC Thunder, especially in the second half of the season. While battling the San Antonio Spurs for the top spot in the West, the Thunder have stayed firmly in control, going an impressive 21-2 since the All-Star break concluded. That run has given them a comfortable three-game cushion, putting them on the verge of locking in the number one seed.
The LA Clippers, on the other hand, have not been as strong in closing the season as expected. Over the past three weeks, they’ve gone 7-6, including disappointing losses against struggling teams such as the New Orleans Pelicans (twice) and the Sacramento Kings. Even with that inconsistency, they’ve managed to move up to the eighth spot in the Western Conference standings.
The Thunder have clearly had the upper hand in this matchup. They’ve already secured the season series 2-0. Further, neither game was close, with the average differential being 20.0 points per game.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been a big reason for that dominance. He’s been outstanding in these matchups, putting up 31.0 points and 9.0 assists per game while leading the offense with ease.
At this point, the Thunder just looks like the stronger team in every aspect. They’re widely seen as one of the top contenders for the title, and it’s hard to picture the Clippers pulling off an upset here. With a win tonight securing the number one seed, expect OKC to come out aggressive early, build a solid lead, and possibly rest their starters later in the game.
Prediction: Expect the Thunder to win by 10 points.
OKC Thunder vs LA Clippers Injury Reports
OKC Thunder
- Jalen Williams – Game time decision
- Thomas Sorber – Out
LA Clippers
- Isaiah Jackson – Out
- Yanic Konan Niederhauser – Out for season
- Bradley Beal – Out for season
OKC Thunder vs LA Clippers Starting Lineups
OKC Thunder
PG: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SG: Luguentz Dort, SF: Jalen Williams, PF: Chet Holmgren, C: Isaiah Hartenstein
LA Clippers
PG: Darius Garland, SG: Kawhi Leonard, SF: Derrick Jones Jr., PF: John Collins, C: Brook Lopez
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