The Oklahoma City Thunder (63-16) and Los Angeles Clippers (41-38) will meet in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 10:00 p.m. ET from Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. The game will broadcast live on FDSOK.
The Thunder are 6.5-point favorites over the Clippers on the spread (Thunder -6.5), with the over/under set at 226.5 total points. Oklahoma City is a -275 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Los Angeles is +220 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into our Thunder vs. Clippers predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, April 8.
Thunder vs Clippers Prediction, Pick
- Thunder vs Clippers pick: Kris Dunn Over 0.5 Blocks (+333)
Our Clippers vs Thunder best bet is on Kris Dunn to record at least one block tonight. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Thunder vs Clippers Odds
| Thunder Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-6.5 -118 | 226.5 -105o / -115u | -275 |
| Clippers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+6.5 -102 | 226.5 -105o / -115u | +220 |
Thunder vs Clippers NBA Preview
Tonight’s matchup at the Intuit Dome features a clash of styles, but the most intriguing value lies in the defensive player prop market.
While the stars will command the spotlight, our Action PRO projections have identified a significant edge on Clippers guard Kris Dunn.
Dunn has transformed into a defensive specialist for LA, and his ability to disrupt opposing backcourts has become a staple of the Clippers' second unit.
Action PRO is projecting Dunn for 0.52 blocks in tonight’s game, providing an excellent 18.3% edge on his prop line, currently sitting at 0.5.
The Thunder present a favorable environment for block opportunities. Led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, their offense is predicated on high-volume dribble penetration.
Oklahoma City consistently ranks near the top of the league in drives per game, which creates plenty of help-side situations where a savvy defender like Dunn can rotate and swat a shot.
Furthermore, with the Thunder playing at one of the fastest paces in the league, the sheer number of possessions in this game increases the probability of defensive stat accumulation.
When teams play fast and attack the paint as relentlessly as they do, it creates high-variance defensive opportunities for guards who excel at recovery blocks.
Thunder vs Clippers Predictions, Betting Analysis
Dunn has been increasingly active at the rim recently. He has recorded two blocks in his last four games and three in his past six, showing a consistent knack for using his 6'9" wingspan to bother shooters.
His role has stabilized over the last two weeks, as he’s seen a steady uptick in defensive responsibilities.
In a game where the Clippers will need to throw multiple looks at OKC’s perimeter playmakers, Dunn should see ample floor time to make his mark defensively.
Given the projection edge and Dunn's recent track record of clearing this mark in 50% of his last six games, the +333 price tag on him to record a single block is too high to ignore.
Pick: Kris Dunn Over 0.5 Blocks (+333, BetMGM)
Spread
We're not taking either side of the spread tonight.
Moneyline
We have no play on the moneyline here.
Over/Under
Our Thunder vs. Clippers betting prediction is on Kris Dunn to record one or more blocks.
