Next up on our NBA schedule of betting analysis and predictions is a Western Conference matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. Tip-off from crypto.com Arena is scheduled for 10:30 pm EST in the final game of the day’s slate.
This is the third of four regular-season NBA matchups between these two teams, with the final head-to-head meeting coming on Thursday, again in L.A. They also did the mini two-game series thing back in October in OKC, both of which were won by the Thunder.
Continue reading for our comprehensive Thunder vs Clippers betting analysis.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Clippers Information
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Clippers
Location of the game: crypto.com Arena. Los Angeles, California.
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 21, 2023. 10:30 pm ET.
How to Watch: Bally Sports
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Clippers Recent Scores
Both teams come into this one, having won their last time out on Sunday. The Thunder held off the Suns, 124-120, while the Clippers stifled the Blazers by 15, handing Portland their sixth consecutive loss.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Clippers Betting Analysis
Oklahoma City Thunder Facts to Know
OKC has now won seven of their last nine games, ascending into the ninth spot in the Western Conference with 11 games to play. This follows a stretch where they lost six of seven and had many doubting their playoff chances. But if the season ended today, they’d be facing the Jazz in the play-in tournament after missing the postseason two years straight.
All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 40 in the win over Phoenix Sunday and combined for 57 in the two wins against the Clippers earlier this season. He’s now the fourth-leading scorer in the NBA, behind only Joel Embiid, Luka Doncic, and Damian Lillard.
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Los Angeles Clippers Facts to Know
The Clippers are on a similar path as their opponent as well, entering this one having won five of their last six after a skid that saw them lose five straight to close out February and open up March. L.A. currently occupies the 5-seed in the West and would open the playoffs in a series with Phoenix if things stayed put.
Paul George and Russell Westbrook have been reunited in Los Angeles after spending time together in Oklahoma City, and this will be the first time they team up together against their former team. Looking at NBA player stats, Westbrook has averaged just over 13 PPG and just under 8 assists in 11 games since joining the Clippers. That five-game skid began when he arrived, but he’s also helped in the recent turnaround.
The LA Clippers odds of winning the NBA Championship currently sit at +1300, the seventh-lowest at this moment.
Updates
The most notable injury to report comes from the Clippers locker room, where Norman Powell continues to miss time with a shoulder injury.
The one-time 6th Man of the Year candidate has not played since March 2, and he will be re-evaluated this weekend to determine how much longer he’ll be sidelined.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
According to the NBA odds today, the Clippers are 6.5-point favorites on Tuesday night with an over/under of 237.5 points.
L.A. is -260 on the moneyline, while OKC is a +210 underdog.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Clippers Betting Prediction
When looking at NBA team stats and trends, perhaps the most remarkable thing that stands out is that the Thunder have covered the spread in every single one of their victories this season. Not only that, but they’re 30-16-1 ATS as an underdog, too.
Both teams are playing well, and we forecast a split over these next two games, but our Thunder vs Clippers betting analysis leads us to the road team catching points in what should be a compelling matchup.
- Pick: Thunder +6.5
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