Clippers vs Thunder Prediction NBA Picks 2/22/24

Oklahoma City Thunder (37-17) vs Los Angeles Clippers (36-17)

Game Info: Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Paycom Center)

Betting Odds: Oklahoma City Thunder -2 -- Over/Under: 239.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Los Angeles Clippers look for a win after winning 6 of their last 8 games. The Oklahoma City Thunder look for a win after winning 5 of their last 7 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Los Angeles Clippers vs Oklahoma City Thunder prediction.

Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Clippers recently beat the Pistons and Warriors while losing to the Timberwolves. The Los Angeles Clippers are averaging 118.3 points on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Kawhi Leonard is averaging 24.1 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Paul George is averaging 22.5 points and 5.3 rebounds. James Harden is the third double-digit scorer and Norman Powell is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Los Angeles Clippers are shooting 39.5 percent from beyond the arc and 81.6 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Clippers are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.

Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder are coming off wins over the Kings and Magic. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 120.8 points on 50 percent shooting and allowing 113.6 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.1 points and 6.5 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 19.2 points and 4.1 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Giddey is grabbing 6.1 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 39.3 percent from beyond the arc and 83.2 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.1 rebounds per game.

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Facts

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ranks 1st amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.2) this season.
Chet Holmgren ranks 4th amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (2.6) this season.

Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts

Paul George ranks 1st amongst qualified Forwards for FT% (91.0%) this season.
Ivica Zubac ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for FG% (65.6%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The Thunder rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (6.7).
The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (15.6).
The Clippers rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (39.5%).
The Clippers are one of three teams to rank in the top-10 for both field goal percentage and free throw percentage this season.

Los Angeles Clippers vs Oklahoma City Thunder prediction

The Oklahoma City Thunder are going to get the benefit of the doubt because they're at home, and they've been cash cows all year with their 33-21 ATS record. I get it. However, you can argue the Clippers are the better team here, and they're making a case as the best team in the league when they're at full strength. The Clippers also beat OKC last month by 11 points. I'm not turning down a healthy Clippers team in the underdog role. Give me the free bucket.