Oklahoma City Thunder vs LA Clippers 3/23/2023 Tips, Free Picks and Previews
In what promises to be a thrilling Western Conference matchup, the Oklahoma City Thunder will face off against the LA Clippers on Thursday night. Currently sitting in seventh place in the conference, the Thunder are riding a wave of momentum having won eight of their last ten games. They will be looking to build on Tuesday’s narrow 101-100 victory over the Clippers, where All-Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led with an impressive 31 points and seven rebounds. He was ably supported by Jalen Williams who added 20 points and eight rebounds.
The Thunder have been on fire lately, winning seven of their last nine games overall. In their most recent outing, they outlasted the Suns in a thrilling 124-120 home win on Sunday. SG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was in scorching form, scoring a game-high 40 points and adding five rebounds and four assists on 12-of-24 shooting. SF Luguentz Dort also had a strong showing with 20 points on 7-of-11 shooting, while PG Josh Giddey contributed 16 points, six rebounds, and six assists. Despite trailing by 15 points after a tough second quarter, the Thunder rallied back with a ferocious 23-4 run in the fourth quarter to secure the win.
- Oklahoma City is 7-1 ATS in their last 8 matches with the Clippers.
- The Oklahoma City Thunder is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against LA Clippers.
- The Thunder is 12-4-1 ATS in their last 17 games on the road.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs LA Clippers 3/23/2023 Tips, Free Picks and Previews
On Thursday night, the LA Clippers will face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in what promises to be an exciting Western Conference battle. The Clippers are looking to secure a top-four seed in the playoffs but suffered a setback on Tuesday when star player Paul George left the game with a leg injury. Despite Kawhi Leonard’s 21 points, the Clippers’ poor 3-point shooting and home record have resulted in a 38-35 overall record.
However, the Clippers have been in good form recently, winning five of their last six games overall. The team will be aiming for another big win after routing the Trail Blazers in a 117-102 road win on Sunday. SF Paul George led the way with 29 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and four steals, while Leonard added 24 points. Eric Gordon also made a significant contribution with 20 points off the bench, and Russell Westbrook tallied nine points with 12 rebounds and 10 assists. The Clippers shot 45% from the field and 12 of 28 from the 3-point line, dominating the game with a 36-26 lead in the first quarter and a comfortable 58-47 second-half victory.
- The LA Clippers are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games at home against Oklahoma City.
- The Clippers are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games with a team in the Western Conference.
- Los Angeles is 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games with a team in the Northwest Division.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs LA Clippers. The NBA Pick for this game is the LA Clippers. Clippers SF Paul George injured his right knee and will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks. The OKC Thunder is one of the best teams on the road against the number and the Clippers should avoid a sweep on their own turf. In the absence of one of their leading scorers, OKC will take advantage and do a repeat over the Clippers predicted at 1119-115.
NBA Starting Time: 10:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Crypto.com Arena in downtown LA, CA
Date: Thursday, March 23, 2023
TV: NBAt
NBA Odds: Oklahoma City Thunder +3
NBA Totals: 232.5
