Thunder vs Clippers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 16

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 16, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Clippers are -5.5 favorites vs. the Thunder
  • Total (Over/Under): 236.5 points
  • Watch the game on TNT

The Oklahoma City Thunder visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Los Angeles, CA.

The Clippers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).

The Thunder vs Clippers Over/Under is 237.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Thunder are 26-12 against the spread, while the Clippers are against the spread.


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Thunder vs. Clippers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Oklahoma City Thunder+5.5 -105O 237.5 -110+195
Los Angeles Clippers -5.5 -115U 237.5 -110-250

Clippers vs Thunder Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Clippers will win Tuesday‘s game with 71.7% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Thunder and Clippers, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Clippers vs Thunder Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Clippers will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 52.3% confidence.


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  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 50 of their last 76 games (+20.70 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 43 games (+17.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have covered the Spread in 29 of their last 43 games (+14.70 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 28 games (+13.20 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have covered the 3Q Spread in 34 of their last 56 games (+11.90 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 51 of their last 80 games (+18.90 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 46 of their last 72 games (+17.05 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 47 of their last 75 games (+16.35 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 20 games (+13.75 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 21 games (+12.10 Units / 23% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Thunder have gone 26-12 (+12.8 Units / 29.91% ROI).

  • 27-12 against the Moneyline (+14.6 Units / 16.83% ROI)
  • 22-16 against the Over for game total points (+4.4 Units / 10.26% ROI)
  • 16-22 against the Under for game total points (-8.2 Units / -19.11% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Clippers have gone ( Units / ROI).

  • Home Moneyline Record against the Moneyline (Home ML Units Units / Home ML ROI ROI)
  • Home Over Record against the Over for game total points (Home Over Units Units / Home Over ROI ROI)
  • Home Under Record against the Under for game total points (Home Under Units Units / Home Under ROI ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 80 games (-28.60 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 72 games (-25.90 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 75 games (-23.15 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the Team Total Under in 35 of their last 79 games (-15.50 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 14 of their last 29 games at home (-11.65 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 76 games (-30.35 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the Team Total Under in 31 of their last 76 games (-21.05 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 31 of their last 73 games (-13.65 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the Game Total Under in 33 of their last 76 games (-13.20 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 16 of their last 41 games (-11.90 Units / -26% ROI)

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Oklahoma City Thunder: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Clippers

The Thunder were undefeated (9-0) when their eFG is 60% or better last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .808

The Thunder are undefeated (8-0) when winning the rebounding margin this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .627

The Thunder were 20-9 (.690) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

The Thunder are winless (0-4) when scoring fewer than 100 points since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .087

Los Angeles Clippers: Keys to the Game vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder

The Clippers are 17-4 (.810) when winning the rebounding margin this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .627

The Clippers are 10-8 (.556) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .449

The Clippers are 22-5 (.815) when scoring 110 or more points this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .636

The Clippers are 45-18 (.714) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2022-23 season — 8th-best in the NBA. The Thunder have averaged 50.6 rebounds/game since the start of the 2022-23 season — T-10th-lowest in the NBA.

Injury Report: Clippers vs. ThunderTuesday‘s Game, Jan. 16

  • Mason Plumlee (Los Angeles Clippers): Knee, Out
  • Brandon Boston Jr. (Los Angeles Clippers): Quadriceps, Out
  • Oklahoma City Thunder – No Injuries Reported

Oklahoma City Thunder Offensive Stats & Trends

The Thunder are shooting 42% from three (272/647) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Thunder have a TS% of 56% in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Thunder are shooting 52% (884/1,694) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Thunder have an eFG% of 60% in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

Los Angeles Clippers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers are shooting 40% from three (256/640) on the road this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Clippers are shooting 39% from three (510/1,294) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Clippers averaged 12.9 fast break points per game (1,058 points/82 games) last season — tied for 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

The Clippers averaged 45.5 points in the paint per game (3,732 points/82 games) last season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.5

Oklahoma City Thunder Defensive Stats & Trends

The Thunder have allowed 19.7 offensive rebounds per game (770 rebounds/39 games) this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 16.8

The Thunder have allowed 19.2 offensive rebounds per game (1,131 rebounds/59 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 16.5

The Thunder averaged 34.3 defensive rebounds per game (2,811 rebounds/82 games) last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Thunder have allowed 9.3 offensive rebounds per game (1,124 rebounds/121 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 8.0

Los Angeles Clippers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers have 320 steals this season — tied for 8th most among NBA teams

The Clippers have averaged 4.6 blocks per game (280 blocks/61 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Clippers averaged 4.4 blocks per game (364 blocks/82 games) last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Clippers averaged 35.9 defensive rebounds per game (2,946 rebounds/82 games) last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2


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