Oklahoma City Thunder (58-12) vs. LA Clippers (40-30)
March 23, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: LA Clippers +3.5; Over/Under: 227.5
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The Oklahoma City Thunder invade the Intuit Dome to do battle with the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. Here’s a Clippers vs Thunder Prediction. This article will include a Clippers vs Thunder Pick.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been on an absolute tear as they’ve won 12 of their last 13 games overall and they will be aiming for a sixth straight victory after blowing past the lowly Hornets in a 141-106 home win on Friday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 30 points, six rebounds and nine assists, Chet Holmgren and Jaylin Williams scored 14 points each while Isaiah Hartenstein chipped in with 12 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists. As a team, the Thunder shot 57 percent from the field and a sizzling 21 of 39 from the 3-point line as they dominated right from the start, taking a 17-point lead into halftime. Before they poured in 75 points in the second half to run up the score.
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers have been in great shape as they’ve won eight of their last nine games overall. They will be eager to build on their current five-game win streak after routing the Grizzlies in a 128-108 home win on Friday. James Harden led the team with 30 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard added 23 points with 10 rebounds and four assists while Ivica Zubac chipped in with 17 points, 10 rebounds, and two blocks. As a team, the Clippers shot 57 percent from the field and 17 of 34 from the 3-point line as they struggled to contain the Grizzlies early on and trailed going into halftime. Before they flipped a switch and took control of the contest with a 36-16 third-quarter domination to win comfortably in the end. The Clippers will meet the Knicks, Nets, Cavs, Magic, and Pelicans after this game.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won each of their last eight games at Intuit Dome.
- The Thunder have lost 17 of their last 22 road games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games at Intuit Dome.
- The Thunder have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Thunder have won each of their last nine road games.
- The Clippers have lost each of their last four games against Thunder teams that held a winning record.
- The Thunder have covered the spread in each of their last nine games as favorites against the Clippers following a win.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Clippers’ last eight night games at Intuit Dome have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Thunder’s last four road games following a home win has gone UNDER the total points line.
Clippers vs Thunder Prediction
The Thunder are still missing some players with Luguentz Dort, Ousmane Dieng, and Jalen Williams all ruled out again, while the Clippers are coming in with a full squad once again. The Thunder have continued their impressive season with another blowout win, and they’ve barely missed a step over the past three weeks to win 12 of their last 13 games. But the Clippers will be quietly confident, as they’ve been playing some of their best basketball of the season and just made light work of the Grizzlies in their last outing.
The Thunder are certainly tempting at the short line, especially as they’ve beaten the Clippers in all three meetings this season, but the Clippers are in a groove right now. I think they make a statement with a gritty win at home in this one.
