The Los Angeles Clippers (6-4) travel to face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder (8-2) on Monday, November 11th. This game will be played at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City and televised on NBA. The Clippers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Thunder are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Thunder. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.
Clippers vs Thunder
The Clippers Are Coming Off A Win
The Clippers improved to 6-4 on the season with a 105-103 win over the Raptors on Saturday. Playing at home, Los Angeles was favored by six points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 208 fell well short of the 226.5 O/U line.
A key 12-0 run helped the Clippers extend their lead from 36-31 to 48-31. They entered the 4th quarter up 81-70, but the Raptors outscored them 33-24 in the final period, making it a closer finish than expected.
The Thunder Are Coming Off A Win
The Thunder dropped to 8-2 on the season after a 127-116 home loss to the Warriors on Sunday. Oklahoma City, favored by 6.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 243 points exceeded the over/under line of 227.5 by 15.5 points.
After leading 33-26 after the 1st quarter, the Thunder struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, getting outscored 81-46. A key moment came when the Warriors went on a 10-0 run, turning a 65-58 deficit into a 68-65 lead. Oklahoma City finished strong, outscoring Golden State 37-20 in the 4th quarter, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.
Clippers Offense Breakdown
James Harden and Norman Powell each scored 24 points in the Clippers’ 105-103 win over the Raptors, with Harden adding 12 rebounds and 7 assists despite shooting just 29.4% from the field. Powell hit 50% of his shots and made 3 threes at a 50% clip.
As a team, the Clippers shot 46.1% from the field and made 10 threes, shooting 38.5% from beyond the arc. Powell scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Harden added 7 in the final period.
Thunder Offense Breakdown
In the Thunder’s 127-116 loss to the Warriors, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 24 points, though he shot just 35.3% from the field. Jalen Williams contributed 20 points, with 7 coming in the 4th quarter, while Luguentz Dort added 16 points and 6 rebounds, hitting 3 threes at 37.5% efficiency.
Cason Wallace also scored 16, with 8 of his points coming in the final period. The Thunder struggled from beyond the arc, making just 11 threes at 33.3%, and shot 44.7% overall from the field.
Clippers Team Defense
The Clippers put together a strong defensive performance on Saturday, holding the Raptors to 103 points. They gave up 22 points in the 1st quarter, 25 in the 2nd, and 23 in the 3rd, but allowed 33 points in the 4th. Still, they managed to secure the win.
Defensively, the Clippers held the Raptors to 42% shooting, including just 29% from three-point range, where Toronto made 11 threes. The Raptors also went 12/21 from the free-throw line. The Clippers grabbed 40 defensive rebounds, allowed 12 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 8 blocks.
Thunder Team Defense
The Clippers’ defense was solid overall, giving up 103 points while holding the Raptors to 42% shooting. They allowed 22 points in the 1st quarter, 25 in the 2nd, and 23 in the 3rd, but gave up 33 in the 4th.
From three-point range, the Clippers limited the Raptors to 11 made threes on 29% shooting. They also sent Toronto to the line 21 times, where they made 12 free throws. The Clippers grabbed 40 defensive rebounds, allowed 12 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 8 blocks.
Clippers vs Thunder Trends
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 3-0 while averaging 109 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
- Across their ten previous home games, Oklahoma City has an ATS mark of 8-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 7-3 while averaging 110 points per game.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Clippers have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 4-6.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Thunder have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.
Clippers vs Thunder Prediction
As the underdogs with a spread of +7, we recommend going with the Clippers on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 218.5, and our model projects the Clippers and Thunder to reach a combined total of 211 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
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Last updated:November 11, 2024 Clippers, Thunder