LA Clippers vs OKC Thunder Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 2, 2025

The LA Clippers vs OKC Thunder matchup is one of the six games scheduled for Thursday. The Thunder lead the Western Conference with a 27-5 record, while the Clippers are sixth with a 19-14 record.

The two teams have met each other 233 times in the regular season, with OKC holding a massive 147-86 lead. This will be their third meeting this season, with the Thunder winning the previous two games. They clashed most recently on Nov. 11, when OKC won 134-128 behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 45 points. Norman Powell led LA with 31 points.

LA Clippers vs OKC Thunder game details and odds

The LA Clippers vs OKC Thunder game is scheduled for 8 p.m. EST on Thursday, Jan. 2, at Paycom Center. The matchup will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network - Oklahoma and FanDuel Sports Network - SoCal. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Clippers (+350) vs. Thunder (-450)

Spread: Clippers (+9.5) vs. Thunder (-9.5)

Total (O/U): Clippers -110 (o219) vs. Thunder -110 (u219)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

LA Clippers vs OKC Thunder preview

The Clippers are coming off a lopsided 122-86 beating at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. LA stood no chance after starting the first quarter 31-17. Things only got worse from there on, as the Clippers failed to outscore the Spurs in any quarter.

James Harden led LA with 17 points. The team split the last 10 games and is 11-6 at home.

The Thunder are on a tear and have won 12 straight regular-season games, the longest winning streak in the league. They last played Tuesday and defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-105.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closed out 2024 in style with 40 points. Isaiah Hartenstein had a double-double (15 points and 10 rebounds), while Jalen Williams and Luguentz Dort contributed 14 points each.

LA Clippers vs OKC Thunder betting props

James Harden’s points total is set at 21.5, which is under his season average of 21.9 points. However, given OKC’s tough defense, it is advised to take precautions and bet the under on this prop.

SGA’s points total is set at 31.5. He has crossed that mark four times in the previous five games and should be favored to do so Thursday as well.

LA Clippers vs OKC Thunder prediction

The oddsmakers highly favor the Thunder to get a win at home. We predict the same. OKC should cover the spread and get a win. This should be a high-scoring game with the team total going past 219 points.