Thunder vs Clippers Prediction, Picks, Odds: Latest News, Injury Updates

On November 12, 2024By Littum

The OKC Thunder will host Los Angeles Clippers at 19:00 on Monday.

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

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, odds and injury updates.

Thunder vs. Clippers prediction, pick

Justin Martinez: Los Angeles 113, OKC 110

At full strength, OKC is the best team by a wide margin. But the Thunder already lacked centers before Holmgren’s injury, and it will be even less without the big man with 7-1. That will be a big problem on Monday when trying to limit Ivica Zubac, a rebounding machine who is playing the best basketball of his career right now. With so much uncertainty surrounding the fifth spot for OKC, I’m giving Los Angeles a slight edge.

Thunder vs. Clippers odds

Odds lent by via BetMGM from Monday 11 Nov

Odds: Thunder with 6.5

Above/below: 218.5

Money line: OKC -275 | Los Angeles +220

Thunder vs. Clippers injury updates

Thunder: Isaiah Hartenstein (broken left hand) is out. Chet Holmgren (fracture of the right hip bone) is out. Nikola Topic (left knee surgery) is out. Jaylin Williams (right hamstring strain) is out.

Cutting machines: Mo Bamba (left knee injury recovery) is out. Cam Christie (G League assignment) is out. Trentyn Flowers (G League two-way) is out. Kawhi Leonard (right knee injury recovery) is out. PJ Tucker (not with team) is out.

Expected Thunder starting lineup

(With seasonal average)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 26.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 6.2 assists
Aaron Wiggins: 10.2 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists
Lu Dort: 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

Expected Clippers starting lineup

James Harden: 21.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and 9 assists
Terence 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 at 7 p.m. Monday, November 11 on FanDuel Sports Network and NBA TV.

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