The Oklahoma City Thunder play the LA Clippers on Tuesday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet.
It’s the start of a four-game road trip and back-to-back for OKC. This will be the first matchup of the season between the two squads.
The Thunder (7-0) have matched their franchise record for best start to a season. They made easy work of the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday with a 137-106 win. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had his signature 30 points in three quarters before he sat out.
Meanwhile, the Clippers (3-3) are on the second night of a home back-to-back. They had a heartbreaker with a 120-119 loss to the Miami Heat on Monday. James Harden had 29 points and Kawhi Leonard had 27 points as a late comeback attempt fell just short.
The lines, courtesy of BetMGMPoint spread: Thunder -5.5Money line: Thunder -210 / Clippers +170Over-under: 223.5Thunder vs. Clippers injury updates
Thunder: Jalen Williams (wrist surgery) is out. Lu Dort (illness) is questionable. Ajay Mitchell (bilateral gluteal contusion) is questionable. Jaylin Williams (shoulder sprain) is questionable. Kenrich Williams (knee surgery) is out. Nikola Topic (testicular surgery) is out. Thomas Sorber (torn ACL) is out.
Clippers: Not yet submitted.
Probable starting lineups
Oklahoma City Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderCason WallaceAaron WigginsChet HolmgrenIsaiah Hartenstein
LA Clippers
James HardenBradley BealKawhi LeonardDerrick Jones Jr.Ivica ZubacAdvice and prediction
This will be OKC’s most exciting matchup since Opening Night. The Clippers have had a slow start, but have household names like Harden and Leonard. And while you know what Gilgeous-Alexander will bring, the rest of the Thunder are anxious to see how they perform on the road. The outside shooting has been ice-cold, but the recent homestand saw them get some regression to the mean. This should be a close contest that comes down to the fourth quarter. Let’s give the advantage to the reigning NBA champion, who will see Holmgren return.
Prediction: Thunder 105, Clippers 101
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