Thunder vs. Clippers Prediction
The Los Angeles Clippers are still awaiting the first game where stars Paul George and Kawhi Leonard are on the court together. Will that happen tonight as LA hosts the Oklahoma City Thunder?
Game Snapshot
573 Oklahoma City Thunder at 574 Los Angeles Clippers
Monday, November 18, 2019
Staples Center at 10:40PM ET
TV: FSPT
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Public Betting Information
According to oddsmakers, the Clippers are a 9-point favorite on the spread line. The total is set at 222 points. As of Monday afternoon, 60 percent of public bets are being placed on host Los Angeles. Check out our NBA Public Betting Page for the latest updates.
Thunder down Sixers in OT
Oklahoma City picked up a 127-119 home win in overtime Friday night over Philadelphia to improve to 5-7 overall and 5-3 at home. The Thunder outscored the 76ers 27-24 in the fourth quarter and 21-12 in the extra session to secure the win. Danilo Gallinari led OKC with 28 points on 7-of-11 shooting including 3-of-5 from 3-point range plus 11-of-11 at the free throw line. He also accounted for seven rebounds and two assists. Chris Paul tallied 27 points, eight boards and five dimes. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 24 points, three assists, two caroms and two steals. Terrance Ferguson added 19 points and two assists.
Clippers put up 150 on Hawks
Los Angeles dominated to the tune of 150-101 Saturday night over Atlanta to improve to 8-5 overall and 7-1 at home. The Clippers outscored the Hawks 76-39 in the second half to pull away. George led all scorers with 37 points in his second game active as he shot 10-of-17 from the floor, 6-of-11 from 3-point distance and 11-of-11 at the charity stripe. He also accounted for four rebounds, three assists and two steals. Lou Williams registered 25 points, six boards and six dimes off the bench. Jerome Robinson accumulated 21 points, four caroms, two steals and two blocked shots as a reserve. Montrezl Harrell had 17 points, four rebounds and two assists off the bench. Terance Mann registered 13 points, eight assists and six boards. Mfiondu Kabengele added 10 points and two rebounds as a reserve.
NBA Betting Trends
Oklahoma City
The Thunder are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 Monday games. Oklahoma City is 2-5 in its last seven games versus the Pacific Division.
Los Angeles
The Clippers are 6-0 ATS in their last six home games. Los Angeles is 5-1 ATS in its last six Monday games.
Prediction:
Whether Leonard plays or not, it’s hard not to like LA here. George has been phenomenal two games in and will be extra motivated here against his former team. The Thunder have struggled mostly away from home, while the Clippers have been dominant at the Staples Center. Leonard playing would only be icing on the cake as Los Angeles has a very deep roster and can get by most nights with at least one of its stars on the floor.
NBA DAILY PREDICTION: LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS -9