Oklahoma City Thunder (27-6) vs LA Clippers (19-14)
Game Info: Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Paycom Center)
Betting Odds: Oklahoma City Thunder -9.5 / LA Clippers +9.5 --- Over/Under: 217.5
The LA Clippers and Oklahoma City Thunder
Game Preview!
The LA Clippers are getting ready to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder this Thursday at the Paycom Center, and it's shaping up to be an exciting NBA game. Both teams are pumped to boost their standings in the Western Conference. The Clippers will be counting on their star players and smart strategies, while the Thunder, famous for their grit and young talent, will try to make the most of playing at home. Analysts are looking at things like recent performances and past matchups. This game is big for both teams' playoff hopes, so it's definitely one to watch.
Matchup/League Facts
The Thunder rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (11.9).
The Thunder rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (11.8).
The Clippers rank 29th in the league for turnover percentage this season (14.9%).
The Clippers rank 3rd in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (33.9%).
The Oklahoma City Thunder Team Preview!
The Oklahoma City Thunder took down the Timberwolves and Grizzlies, and they're gearing up to face the Knicks, Celtics, and Cavs next. The Thunder are putting up an average of 115.3 points with 46.6% shooting accuracy and letting in 103.3 points on 42.5% shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is dropping 31.3 points and dishing out 6 assists per game, while Jalen Williams is scoring 21 points and snagging 5.9 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is also scoring in double digits, and Isaiah Hartenstein is pulling down 12.4 rebounds. The team is hitting 34.5% of their shots from three-point range and 81.4% from the free-throw line. They're allowing opponents to shoot 33.2% from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds each game.
Oklahoma City Thunder Player Facts
Luguentz Dort ranks 24th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (39.3%) this season.
The LA Clippers Team Preview!
The LA Clippers took down the Pelicans but fell to the Spurs. Up next, they’re facing the Hawks, Timberwolves, Nuggets, Hornets, and Heat. The Clippers are putting up an average of 108.9 points with a shooting percentage of 46.4% and letting opponents score 107.8 points on 45.9% shooting. Norman Powell is scoring 24.3 points and snagging 3.3 rebounds, while James Harden is dropping 21.9 points and grabbing 6.1 rebounds. Ivica Zubac is another key scorer, and Amir Coffey is pulling down 2.6 rebounds. The team is hitting 36.7% of their shots from three-point range and 78.3% from the free-throw line. They’re allowing 33.9% shooting from beyond the arc and collecting 43.9 rebounds each game.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
James Harden ranks 7th amongst qualified players for assists per game (7.8) this season.
The LA Clippers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Game Prediction!
The Pick : The Clippers +10.5
Yeah, I get that the Oklahoma City Thunder are on a roll and covering spreads, but this line seems a bit disrespectful to the Clippers. OKC has a solid 21-9-3 against the spread this season, but the Clippers have been playing pretty well too, with wins in 5 of their last 7 games. Plus, there are reports that Kawhi Leonard might be coming back soon, which is a big morale boost for the team. The Clippers and Thunder had an epic scoring battle back in November, a really tight high-scoring game. Unless there's some major injury I don't know about, I'm not buying this line. I'll take the points with the Clippers.
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