Oklahoma vs Clippers. NBA Match Prediction
On January 2, Oklahoma will host the Clippers in a regular NBA championship match. The game will be held at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. The match starts at 04:00 Moscow time. The Thunder defeated Minnesota in their previous home game. Will Mark Daignault team be able to build on their success in front of their fans in the game against the team from Los Angeles and what bets should they choose? — read our forecast

Command Analysis

Oklahoma City Thunder

Current form
Oklahoma has won its last 12 games in a row. In the game on January 1, the Thunder defeated Minnesota on their home court with a score of 113:105. The greatest contribution to the victory was made by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 40 points, made three rebounds and two assists. Isaiah Hartenstein (15-10-4) had a double-double. Luguentz Dort and Jaylen Williams scored 14 points each. Mark Daignault team (27 wins and five losses) occupies first place in the Western Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
Oklahoma City is not approaching the game against the Clippers with the most optimal roster. Starter Alex Caruso will miss the game for medical reasons. A number of bench players are also in the team infirmary.
Interesting facts for betting
The Thunder average 109 points against the Clippers over the last ten games.
Estimated composition
Shay Gilgeous-Alexander - Cason Wells - Luguentz Dort - Jaylen Williams - Isaiah Hartenstein.

LA Clippers

Current form
The Clippers have won three of their last four games. In the game on January 1, the team from California lost to San Antonio on the road with a score of 86:122. The best player on the losing team was James Harden, who scored 17 points, made three rebounds and one assist. Norman Powell recorded 15 points, Amir Coffey - 14. The team from California (19 wins and 14 losses) occupies sixth place in the West.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Clippers went on the road to Oklahoma City with a weakened roster. Starting player Kawhi Leonard can’t get over his injury. Several players of the nearest replacement are also in the team’s infirmary.
Interesting facts for betting
The Clippers average 111 points against the Thunder (statistics for the last ten games).
The approximate amount is
James Harden - Kris Dunn - Norman Powell - Derrick Jones - Ivica Zubac.
Trends
Bet Total rebounds Zubac over 12.5
Zubac averages 12.1 rebounds per game.
1.87Harden Total Assists Over 8.5
Harden averages 7.7 assists per game
1.88Tip and bets
Oklahoma approaches the game with the Clippers as a clear favorite. According to bookmakers, the visiting team will have very little chance of success. In general, this is true. The Los Angeles club has been playing very unconvincingly this season. And the Thunder has established connections within the team after the arrival of new players and has begun to produce excellent results. Daignault team will have to achieve victory with the support of its fans.
Our prediction is Oklahoma City to win with a handicap of (-8.5) points including overtime at 1.76
Bet on total
Oklahoma and the Clippers have shown decent performance in their head-to-head encounters this season. The average score over the last ten games is 220 points. Everything points to the fact that this time both teams will be able to please fans with an attacking and spectacular game.
Our prediction is total over 221.5 points including overtime at 2.05
First quarter bet
"Thunder", there is no doubt, will do everything possible to achieve another victory after a successful meeting with "Minnesota". The team from Oklahoma City will show from the first minutes that they are not going to upset their fans, and will confidently take the lead in the score.
Our prediction is Oklahoma City to win the first quarter at 1.63