Clippers vs. Thunder Prediction Tonight: Odds & Picks for Dec. 18
My Clippers vs. Thunder prediction breaks down the best way to attack this matchup as part of our NBA odds and picks for tonight.
The Thunder are a 17.5-point betting favorite over Los Angeles, with tipoff from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City slated for 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV).
🏀 Clippers vs. Thunder prediction
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| Clippers vs. Thunder prediction | Odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Clippers +17.5 | -110 (DraftKings) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 30.5 points | -106 (FanDuel) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Clippers +17.5 (-110) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Thunder are the obvious pick here, and while obvious picks do hit nearly 50% of the time, this line is an overreaction to James Harden being out, and chasing steam is not profitable.
The market is quick to back the Thunder off a loss, but OKC is not a great bounce-back team. The last time the Thunder failed to cover a spread, they followed that up with two more non-covers (Nov. 26–30), both as favorites of 11.5 points or more. Oklahoma City will likely win, but the Clippers still have enough talent sans Harden to cover this massive spread.
Score prediction: Thunder 111, Clippers 110
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 30.5 points (-106) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Now is the time to buy low on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The market is underestimating him, assuming the Thunder guard won't play the fourth quarter because his team usually wins via blowouts.
While the Thunder are projected to win in a rout tonight, the Clippers still have enough talent - between Kawhi Leonard, John Collins, and Bogdan Bogdanovic - to keep the game close. Don’t overreact to the massive spread or to Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 29 or fewer points in back-to-back games; he will need to put up numbers to lead OKC to a win.
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🚑 Will James Harden play tonight?
No, Harden (calf) is listed as "out" on the injury report for tonight’s game against the Thunder. The Clippers guard has played in 25 games this season, averaging 26 points and 8.1 assists.
🚀 Best Clippers vs. Thunder SGP
| Parlay bet | Odds (bet365) | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Clippers +17.5 | -110 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 30.5 points | -110 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Best SGP odds: +310 via bet365 ($10 to win $31)
🚨 SBR exclusive edge!
If the Clippers cover this spread, then Gilgeous-Alexander likely plays the fourth quarter, meaning he should score 31 or more points. I’ve already played this at bet365 at +310 odds after seeing FanDuel - which is known for being sharper at pricing props and SGPs - offering just +196.
📊 Clippers vs. Thunder odds: NBA betting lines
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🤑 Most-bet NBA player props tonight
Betting insights via BetMGM.
1. Dylan Harper, Spurs: Over 22.5 points + rebounds + assists (-115)
2. Michael Porter Jr., Nets: Under 35.5 points + rebounds + assists (+105)
3. Cade Cunningham, Pistons: Over 26.5 points (-125)
4. Mark Williams, Over 11.5 points (-120)
5. Nikola Jokic, Nuggets: Under 22.5 rebounds + assists (-120)
🎟️ Most-bet NBA teams to cover tonight
Betting insights via BetMGM.
1. New York Knicks -4.5
2. Denver Nuggets -6.5
3. Atlanta Hawks -6.5
4. Detroit Pistons -7.5
5. Oklahoma City Thunder -17.5
📺 How to watch Clippers vs. Thunder tonight
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 18
- Tipoff: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Paycom Center (Oklahoma City)
- TV: NBA TV
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