Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Clippers ATS Prediction 11/18/19

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The Oklahoma City Thunder (5-7) will travel to the Staples Center to take on the Los Angeles Clippers (8-5). The game can be seen on FSN Prime Ticket at 10:30 p.m. ET on Monday, November 18, 2019.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Clippers ATS Odds

Both teams covered in their last contest. The Clippers (9-point favorites) defeated the Atlanta Hawks 150-101, while the Thunder (3.5-point underdog) beat the Philadelphia 76ers 127-119. Both games went over their projected point totals. The Los Angeles game went 26 points over the projected point total of 225, while the Oklahoma City game went 32 points over the projected point total of 214.

Oklahoma City played a nearly flawless game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.461 (above their season average of 0.212) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.605 (above their season average of 0.517). Philadelphia recorded marks of 0.167 and 0.578, respectively, for those same stats. Los Angeles, meanwhile, dominated every facet of their game. They had a phenomenal effective field goal percentage of 0.629 (above their season average of 0.514) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 24.1). For those same stats, Atlanta recorded marks of 0.411 and 25.5, respectively. Paul George had a good game for Los Angeles with 37 points. Meanwhile, Chris Paul had a good game for Oklahoma City, recording 27 points, eight rebounds and five assists.

This was a highly contested series last year. Each won two of the four games played against each other last season. In the most recent game, the Clippers won 118-110. One of Los Angeles’ largest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They made 46 trips to the line, while Oklahoma City went just 26 times. This will be the first meeting of the year between these two teams.

Of the Thunder’s 12 games, seven have gone under the O/U total. Oklahoma City heads into the game with records of 5-7 straight up (SU) and 7-5 against the spread (ATS).

Similarly to Oklahoma City, Clippers games also have typically finished under the total (61.5 percent). Additionally, Los Angeles is 8-5 SU and 7-5-1 ATS.

Los Angeles figures to have an advantage on the offensive glass in this battle. The Clippers are among the league’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking second in offensive rebounding percentage at 24.7 percent. Meanwhile, Oklahoma City ranks 20th in the league at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 76.6 percent.

Thunder at Clippers Odds Pick

NBA Tip: SU Winner – Clippers, ATS Winner – Clippers, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Thunder average 7.8 steals per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA. The Clippers rank 12th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
  • Los Angeles ranks second in second chance points per game (15.5) while Oklahoma City ranks 27th (10.3).
  • The Thunder rank fourth in three pointers allowed per game (29.7) while the Clippers rank 20th (34.7).
  • Los Angeles ranks fifth in points off turnovers per game (19.8) while Oklahoma City ranks 21st (16.3).
  • Los Angeles ranks sixth in blocks per game (5.8) while Oklahoma City ranks 12th in blocks allowed per game (4.8).
  • The Clippers rank third in fast break points per game (16.6) while the Thunder rank 27th (9.3).
  • The Clippers rank fifth in points allowed in the paint per game (43.2) while the Thunder rank 17th (49.3).
  • Los Angeles is third in the NBA with 21.2 assists allowed per game while Oklahoma City is fourth with 21.6 assists allowed per game.
  • Los Angeles ranks second in rebounds per game (48.2) while Oklahoma City ranks 21st (43.3).
  • Los Angeles is 4-0 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Oklahoma City is 2-1.
  • The Clippers are 7-3 when they reach 100 points, while the Thunder are 5-3.
  • Oklahoma City is 2-2 ATS on the road, while Los Angeles is 6-1-1 ATS at home.
  • The total has gone under in 6 of the Clippers’ 8 home games, while 2 of the Thunder’s 4 road games have gone over.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Clippers are 2-2-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Thunder are 2-3.
  • In their last five games, Los Angeles has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Oklahoma City has 4 overs and 1 under.
  • The Clippers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.2, up from 6.5 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Thunder have scored an average of 111.4 points per game (4.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 116.0 points per game (8.9 above their season average).