Oklahoma City Thunder vs. L.A. Clippers Free NBA Picks - Odds and Predictions

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. L.A. Clippers Free NBA Picks - Odds and Predictions

Cliff Knox
Date: January 4, 10:30 pm
Location: Staples Center
TV: ESPN

Betting Odds

Point Spread: Oklahoma -1
Total: 213

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The L.A. Clippers (17-19) host the Oklahoma City Thunder (21-17) in a Western Conference match up that will take place at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA at 10:30 PM ET. The Thunder are the 1-point road favorite with the total listed at 213 points.
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The Thunder were on the road in their last game where they beat the L.A. Lakers 133-96. Paul George and Terrance Ferguson, who is only averaging 2.3 ppg this season, were the high scorers for Oklahoma City with each picking up 24 points All Thunder starter were productive scoring at least 12 points. Kyle Kuzma was the high scorer for L.A. going for 18 points on 7/14 shooting hitting three of his six 3-pointers. After the game was tied after the 1st period the Thunder outscored the Lakers by 37 points the rest of the game and for the game they shot a scorching 60.2% from the floor while holding L.A. to 41.3% shooting. Oklahoma City easily covered the spread as a 5-point favorite and the 229 points scored cruised past the 214 total line. The Thunder had dropped two in a row before their win over the Lakers, but they have been playing well winning seven of their last nine games.
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In their last game the Clippers were at home where they beat the Memphis Grizzlies 113-105. Reserve Lou Williams was the high scorer for L.A. with 33 points on 8/15 shooting and Blake Griffin went for 21 points and had eight rebounds. Tyreke Evans was the high scorer for Memphis with 18 points on 5/13 shooting. The Clippers outscored the Grizzlies by six points in the 4th quarter holding them to only 21 points and for the game they shot 54.9% from the floor and Memphis shot 48.1%. L.A. covered the spread as a 5.5-point favorite and the 218 point scored in the game sent OVER bettors to the window. The Clippers have won four in a row and six of their last seven games overall.
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The Thunder are 7-11 on the road this season and they rank 18th in ppg, tied for 17th in 3-pt FG%, and 29th in free throw percentage. On defense Oklahoma City ranks 3rd in ppg allowed, 8th in 3-pt FG% allowed, and 8th in free-throw percentage allowed.
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The Clippers are 10-7 at home this season and they rank 15th in ppg, tied for 19th in 3-pt FG%, and 22nd in free throw percentage. On defense L.A. ranks tied for 13th in ppg allowed, 11th 3-pt FG% allowed, and 15th in free-throw percentage allowed.
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These teams met on November 10th in Oklahoma City where the Thunder beat the Clippers 120-111.
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Oklahoma at LA NBA Key Betting Trends<br />
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The Thunder are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
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The Thunder are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games against a team with a losing record.
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The Thunder have an Under record of 17-8 in their last 25 games after a straight up win.
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The Clippers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games.
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The Clippers are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games.
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The Clippers have an Over record of 5-1 in their last 6 games.
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Thunder at Clippers Betting Angles<br />
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The Thunder are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against the Clippers.</p>
<p> The home team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 games between these teams.</p>
<p> The underdog is 14-6 ATS in the last 20 games between these teams.</p>
<p> In the last 7 games between these teams the Over record is 5-2.</p>
<p> In the last 7 games between these teams in L.A. the Under record is 6-1.
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Oklahoma City Thunder at LA Clippers Prediction 1/4/18

Both clubs have been shooting exceptionally well and the Thunder playing back to back on the road may have them a step slow on defense. The total line is a reasonable 214.5 points and these two did put up 231 in an earlier meeting in November.

Free Pick: Take the OVER 214.5 (CK)
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