Thunder Vs Clippers

On Monday night, two leading teams in the Western Conference will face off as the Los Angeles Clippers take on the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Clippers come into this matchup fresh from a narrow 105-103 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday, while the Thunder are looking to recover after a 127-116 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night. The Clippers currently hold a 6-4 record, placing them third in the Pacific Division, and have been impressive on the road with a perfect 3-0 record this season. They’re also on a strong four-game winning streak. Meanwhile, Oklahoma City boasts an 8-2 record and leads the Northwest Division, holding a 4-1 record at home this season.

For this matchup, the Clippers are dealing with injury setbacks, as both forward Kawhi Leonard and center Mo Bamba are sidelined due to knee issues. Oklahoma City has not yet released their injury report, but there’s significant concern surrounding forward Chet Holmgren, who exited Sunday’s game with a hip injury and may be out for an extended period.

The game is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. ET at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. According to SportsLine consensus odds, Oklahoma City is a 7-point favorite, with the over/under for total points set at 219. Before placing bets on this game, fans and analysts alike are looking to the reliable predictions from SportsLine’s computer model.

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