LiontipsOklahoma vs Clippers. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Oklahoma lost to its main competitors in the fight for the first place in the Western Conference. First, Deinolly charges lost to Denver (122:124), and then suffered a defeat from Golden State (116:127). Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tried to carry the Thunder, but his 24 points did not bring the desired result.
Despite the setbacks, Oklahoma retained its top spot. The Thunder have eight wins. In additional indicators, it is ahead of Golden State.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Chet Holmgren, Jalin Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein.
Interesting facts for betting
In 3 of the last 4 home games, Oklahoma did not allow opponents to score more than 107 points. The Thunder are quite reliable under their own basket.
Tentative line-up : Dieng – Gilgeous-Alexander, Wigins – Dort, Williams.
Current form
It seems that the Clippers have found their game. They have been acting quite confidently lately and have even won four games in a row. In their previous games, the “sailors” left no chance to Toronto (105:103) and Sacramento (107:98).
The Clippers are in ninth place in the Western Conference standings with six wins.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Mo Bamba, Kawhi Leonard, P.J. Tucker.
Interesting facts for betting
The Clippers are one of the slowest teams in the league. In their last five games, the Los Angeles team hasn't allowed more than 105 points.
Probable lineup : Zubac - Harden, Powell - Jones, Mann.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Clippers win
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, the "sailors" won the opening segment
1.77Bet 1st quarter: total over 55.5 points
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, more than 55 points were scored in the first quarter
1.85Tip and bets
Let risk assuming that the match will be low-scoring. The Clippers do not intend to change their tactics and will play in their style. They will definitely not take too many risks, so the game should not be high-scoring. Most likely, the opponents will not break the 220-point total.
Our prediction is total under 220.5 points at 1.75
Bet on the outcome
The sailors lost their previous face-to-face meeting by 12 points, but they have been performing much better lately. We believe that they will put up a fight with the favorite.
Prediction: Clippers with a handicap of (+8.5) points for 1.75
Bet on statistics
Harden hasn't scored less than 18 points in the last three games. We expect "The Beard" to be able to perform at his level.
Prediction - James Harden: Total over 17.5 points for 1.78
