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The fight for a playoff spot gets much more intense as the season progresses, so every game is of vital importance for some teams, which is precisely the case of this Thunder vs Clippers game. The two teams are separated only by 3.5 games in the Western Conference.
This will be the second meeting of a mini-series of two consecutive games between these teams, and while the Thunder won the first two of the season, the Clippers will be very confident in taking the last two, more so considering that the home team has won their last nine meetings (not including last Tuesday’s).
Without further ado, JefeBet brings you the best preview for the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Clippers game, as well as the predictions and the most accurate odds for all the commitments of the best basketball in the world.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Clippers NBA Regular Season Game on March 23, 2023
- Where: Crypto.com Center, Los Angeles, California.
- When: Thursday, March 23, 2023, 10:00 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Oklahoma City Thunder
- Regular Season Record: 35-36
After a difficult stretch, the Thunder have managed to get back on track recently and move within one game of the eighth-ranked team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, in the West. This was possible because the Thunder team has won seven of the nine matches it has played before the first game of this two-game series with the Clippers. In the last five of those encounter, the Thunder’s defense was unexpectedly performing very well.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to play at a high level and remains the leader of an offense that is the third best in the league with an average of 117.9 points scored per game. However, despite their recent strong defensive performances, the Thunder still have a lot of room for improvement in that area, as they have a poor average of 116.4 points allowed so far this season.
Betting on the Los Angeles Clippers
- Regular Season Record: 38-34
Like the Thunder, the Clippers entered this new week on a roll, winning five of their last six games. Those wins have allowed the team to get back on its feet after a tough stretch in which it lost five games in a row. That successful period has taken them once again into the direct access to the postseason, occupying fifth place in the West. However, they are aware that several other teams are in proximity to their position, so they cannot afford to relax.
Los Angeles has a very good average of 112.6 points allowed per game. Nevertheless, it is crucial to acknowledge the efforts of their offense, comprising players such as Russell Westbrook, Kawhi Leonard, and Paul George, who have been gradually reaching their best level again.
JefeBet Prediction
Although they have shown themselves very consistent on defense in recent weeks, the Thunder team still has some inadequacies on their side of the court, which cannot be overlooked, particularly when facing a formidable Clippers team that possesses exceptional offensive players like Leonard, George, and Westbrook.
Moreover, the Clippers have also shown how to have an effective defensive performance, especially at home, where they are averaging 109.8 points allowed per game.
The Thunder usually have some problems away from home, where they have a 13-21 record, so we expect the Clippers to be able to maintain their good performance, exploit their opponent’s defensive weaknesses and come away with a comfortable win in this game.
Prediction: Los Angeles Clippers Spread (OKL 116-124 LAC).
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