Clippers – Thunder

Clippers Thunder NBA prediction

The LA Clippers will host the OKC Thunder on Friday night / Saturday morning in the NBA.

The Clippers (0-1, 0-1 home) narrowly missed on the playoffs last season, and that might happen again this year. The hosts are hoping to make the postseason and they definitely have a shot of doing so, but they are currently not rated as one of the Top 8 teams in the very strong Western Conference. The Clips lost DeAndre Jordan and Austin Rivers in the off season but acquired Marcin Gortat and two promising rookies. In the opening night they lost by 9 at home against a very solid Nuggets team, the game being very close until the last minutes.

The Thunder (0-1, 0-1 away) were without Russell Westbrook in their first game and that could happen again tonight. OKC opened the season three nights ago at Golden State and the team was competitive in an 8 point loss. OKC played above expectations considering WB`s absence, but also benefited from the fact that the Warriors were not at full steam and were very sloppy with the ball.

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Team news: Teodosic could return for the Clippers today after being rested on opening night, which would make the hosts fully healthy. The Thunder will continue to miss Roberson, while Westbrook is highly doubtful.

Clippers coach Doc River said his sources revealed Westbrook will play tonight, but that could be a mind game. Westbrook is listed as highly questionable and it would make no sense for him to be forced back in the second game of the season.

Latest reports say Russell Westbrook is currently going through some workouts to determine if he can take the court.

If Westbrook doesn`t play, the Clippers are clear cut favorites to win this clash. The Clippers might not have star power, but their depth is amazing. They are a solid team and honestly they are a better team than a Westbrook-less Thunder, as the Thunder are just not the same without their best player. With home court advantage, LA should have enough here.

As long as WB is out there is definitely value to be taken on LA here. If Westbrook plays, all value is lost, but the Clippers could win even in those circumstances, especially as Russell would likely not be at 100% and probably limited in minutes.

My tip is LA Clippers to win. Prediction: LA Clippers – OKC Thunder 107 – 101.

Pick: Clippers
Odds: 1.93 @ 1xBet
Stake: 6
Possible profit: 5.58
Event date: 20 October

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Born in '88. Running betting tips websites since 2007. Launched Betdistrict in 2013. Worked as a bookie for a year to spy on the other side. Rugby Union and NBA expert. Editor info & statistics.

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