The LA Clippers (2-3) welcome the Oklahoma City Thunder (5-0) to the Intuit Dome on Saturday. Tipping is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the 24/7 NBA odds from BetMGM Sportsbook Thunder vs. Clippers Opportunities and meet our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting. Thunder went 2-1 last year

The Thunder defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 137-114 on Friday and are now 11-point favorites. Oklahoma City has been on a roll this season, winning all five games and covering four of them. It is 3-0 against the spread (ATS) away from home. The Thunder’s defense has paced them so far, allowing 95 or fewer on 3 of 5. OKC is led by G Shai Gilgeous Alexanderwho averages 26.8 points per game.

The Clippers lost 125-119 to the Phoenix Suns on Thursday and finished the game as 4.5 point underdogs. Los Angeles has lost two straight after starting the season 2-1. It has scored 112 or more points in 3 of 5 games and 2 of 3 at home. LA is 3-2 ATS this season. The Clippers are 3-1 ATS as an underdog. Los Angeles is run by G Norman Powellwho averages 25.4 points per game.

Thunder at Clippers odds

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• Moneyline (ML): Thunder -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Clippers +185 (bet $100 to win $185)
• Against the Spread (ATS): Thunder -5.5 (-110) | Clippers +5.5 (-110)
• Over/Under (O/U): 220.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Thunder over the Clippers’ key injuries

thunder

• C Isaiah Hartenstein (distribute).
• F Jaylin Williams (thigh) out
• G Kenrich Williams (knee) questionable

Hair clippers

• C Mo Bamba (knees) out
• F Kawhi Leonard (knees) out
• F PJ Tucker (not with team) out

For the latest updates: Official NBA Injury Report.

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Thunder at Clippers tips and predictions

forecast

Thunder 112, Clippers 105

Money line

HAPPEN.

The Thunder had a strong showing at the start of the season and are legitimate away favorites. They should emerge victorious, but are too expensive to play here. The Clippers are 2-0 away and 0-3 at home. They’re not worthy as home underdogs either.

Against the spread

BET THUNDER -5.5 (-110).

The Clippers have struggled to find coverage at home and are 1-2 ATS in home games. They have also lost two in a row, one of them at home to the Blazers.

The Thunder have been playing much better lately, beating the Trail Blazers by 23 points on Friday and covering with ease. As single-digit favorites, they are 1-0 ATS and 3-0 ATS on the road. All of the Thunder’s top five scorers are hitting at a rate of 45.0% or better, while only three of the Clippers’ top five are doing so.

Considering the efficiency advantage and recent trends back Thunder -5.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 220.5 (-110).

The Clippers play slowly and don’t accelerate often. Los Angeles ranks 20th in the NBA in pace and 7th in defensive rating. The Thunder have the best defense in the NBA with a rating of 95.7.

Oklahoma City is 2-3 O/U and 1-2 O/U away. It has held all but one opponent to under 105. The Clippers are also 2-3 O/U and have held three of their 5 opponents to 106 or less.

With these numbers in mind, back UNDER 220.5 (-105).

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