Oklahoma City Thunder vs LA Clippers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 22/02/2024, 07:30  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 22/02/2024 at 12:00 in NBA Prediction

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Clippers will face off at the Paycom Center in the NBA on Thursday night. The hosts are 37-17 and second in the Western Conference, while the visitors are 36-17, third in the Conference standings. 

The Los Angeles Clippers are riding high, having won 11 of their last 14 games. They are now looking to maintain their momentum after a hard-fought 130-125 road victory over the Golden State Warriors in their last game before the break. James Harden led the Clippers with an impressive 26-point performance, along with eight rebounds and seven assists, while Paul George chipped in with 24 points and five assists. Los Angeles ranks ninth in the NBA for scoring, averaging 118.3 points per game. They’ve maintained this level of scoring both at home and on the road. Defensively, the Clippers have been solid, allowing an average of 112.7 points per game, which ranks them ninth in the league. The Oklahoma City Thunder, on the other hand, rank 13th in the league in points allowed per game (113.6). The Clippers have a full roster for this game.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have won five of their last seven games and are now aiming for their third consecutive victory after an impressive 127-113 road win over the Orlando Magic last Tuesday. Jalen Williams led the Thunder with an impressive 33-point performance, shooting 12 of 18 from the field, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 32 points and five assists. Oklahoma ranks fourth in the NBA for scoring, averaging 120.8 points per game. However, defensively, they have been relatively lenient, conceding an average of 113.6 points per game. Interestingly, their defense has been slightly better at home, where they allow 112.9 points per game, compared to 114.4 points per game on the road. Bismack Biyombo is ruled out and Gordon Hayward is a doubt.