Oklahoma City Thunder vs LA Clippers Prediction NBA Picks 11/2/24
LA Clippers (2-3) vs Oklahoma City Thunder (4-0)
Game Info: Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:30 pm (Intuit Dome)
Betting Odds: LA Clippers +5.5 / Oklahoma City Thunder -5.5 --- Over/Under: 218.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Oklahoma City Thunder and LA Clippers meet Saturday in NBA action at the Intuit Dome. Here’s an Oklahoma City Thunder vs LA Clippers Prediction. This article will include an Oklahoma City Thunder vs LA Clippers Pick.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Hawks, Spurs, and Trail Blazers, and they play the Magic and Nuggets next. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 117.2 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 98.6 points on 39.4 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 26 points and 6 assists, while Chet Holmgren is averaging 22.5 points and 11 rebounds. Jalen Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Luguentz Dort is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 33 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 30.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.4 rebounds per game.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers lost to the Trail Blazers and Suns, and they play the 76ers and Spurs next. The LA Clippers are averaging 111.6 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 111 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Norman Powell is averaging 25.4 points and 3 rebounds, while James Harden is averaging 23.8 points and 8 rebounds. Ivica Zubac is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick Jones Jr. is grabbing 4 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 73.5 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 39.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48 rebounds per game.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs LA Clippers Injury Report
The Thunder will be without Jaylin Williams, Kenrich Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Nikola Topic. The Clippers will be without Mo Bamba, Kawhi Leonard, and PJ Tucker.
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Clippers have lost nine of their last 10 night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The road team has won seven of the Clippers' last eight games.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in 13 of their last 15 home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Clippers' last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Clippers' last eight home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Thunder's last six road games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Clippers rank 3rd in the league for opponent assists per game this season (22.4).
- The Clippers rank T3rd in the league for rebounds per game this season (48.0).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (13.8).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (9.0).
Oklahoma City Thunder vs LA Clippers Prediction
I considered the Clippers and the points because they're at home with the rest advantage and Harden has been on a tear this season. However, the Oklahoma City Thunder are on fire as they're undefeated on the season and have covered 4 of their first 5 games. OKC was a cash cow for NBA bettors last season, and that remains true this year as well. I'm not interested in fading the Thunder as long as the tickets continue to cash. I'll lay the points.
Randy’s Pick Oklahoma City Thunder -5.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers

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