Thunder vs. Clippers Prediction, Tips, Odds: Latest news, injury updates

by Junna Base November 12, 2024

The OKC Thunder host the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday at 7 p.m.

OKC (8-2) suffered a 127-116 home loss to Golden State on Sunday, and Chet Holmgren suffered a fractured right iliac wing. A return-to-play protocol is provided in 8-10 weeks per release.

Los Angeles (6-4) earned a 105-103 home win over Toronto on Saturday. The Clippers are on a four-game winning streak and are led by former Thunder guard James Harden.

Here’s a preview of the game, including score predictions, betting odds and injury updates.

Thunder vs Clippers Prediction, Tips

Justin Martinez: Los Angeles 113, OKC 110

At full strength, OKC is by far the better team. But the Thunder were already short of centers before Holmgren’s injury, and without the 7-1 star the situation will become even smaller. That will be a big problem on Monday when trying to contain Ivica Zubac, a rebounding machine who is currently playing the best basketball of his career. With so much uncertainty surrounding OKC’s fifth spot, I’m giving Los Angeles the slight edge.

Thunder vs Clippers betting odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Monday, November 11th

Opportunities: Thunder at 6.5

Over/Under: 218.5

Money line: OKC-275 | Los Angeles +220

Thunder vs. Clippers injury updates

Thunder: Isaiah Hartenstein (left hand fracture) is out. Chet Holmgren (fracture of the right wing of the pelvis) is out. Nikola Topic (left knee operation) is out. Jaylin Williams (right hamstring strain) is out.

Clippers: Mo Bamba (healing from a left knee injury) is out. Cam Christie (G-League assignment) is out. Trentyn Flowers (G League Two-Way) is out. Kawhi Leonard (recovering from a right knee injury) is out. PJ Tucker (not with the team) is out.

Projected Thunder starting lineup

(With seasonal averages)

Shai Gilgeous Alexander: 26.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 6.2 assists
Aaron Wiggins: 10.2 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists
Lu There: 10.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.3 steals
Jalen Williams: 19.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 4.9 assists
Ousmane Dieng: 4.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1 assist

Projected starting lineup for the Clippers

James Harden: 21.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and 9 assists
Terance Mann: 5.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists
Norman Powell: 25.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists
Derrick Jones Jr: 10.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals
Ivica Zubac: 16.4 points, 12.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists

How to watch Thunder vs. Clippers

OKC hosts Los Angeles on Monday, November 11 at 7 p.m. on FanDuel Sports Network and NBA TV.

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