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    The OKC Thunder will host the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday at 7 p.m.

    OKC (8-2) suffered a 127-116 home loss to Golden State on Sunday and Chet Holmgren suffered a right iliac wing fracture. A return-to-play protocol will be provided within 8-10 weeks per release.

    Los Angeles (6-4) earned a 105-103 home win over Toronto on Saturday. The Clippers are riding a four-game win streak and are led by former Thunder guard James Harden.

    Here’s a preview of the match, including score predictions, betting odds and injury updates.

    More: Thunder rally falls short against Warriors after OKC loses Chet Holmgren to injury

    Thunder vs. Clippers prediction, picks

    Justin Martinez: Los Angeles 113, OKC 110

    At full strength, OKC is the better team by a wide margin. But the Thunder were already short on centers prior to Holmgren’s injury, and will be even smaller without the 7-1 big man. That will be a big problem on Monday as we try to contain Ivica Zubac, a rebounding machine who is currently playing the best basketball of his career. With so much uncertainty surrounding OKC’s fifth spot, I’m giving Los Angeles a slight edge.

    More: Why OKC Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s three-point volume doesn’t mean he’s changed

    Thunder vs. Clippers betting odds

    Odds available via BetMGM from Monday, November 11

    Chances: Thunder with 6.5

    Top/bottom: 218.5

    Moneyline: OKC-275 | Los Angeles +220

    More: OKC Thunder schedule: dates, times, TV channels for 2024-25 NBA season

    Thunder vs. Clippers injury updates

    Thunder: Isaiah Hartenstein (left hand fracture) is out. Chet Holmgren (right iliac wing fracture) is out. Nikola Topic (left knee operation) is out. Jaylin Williams (right hamstring injury) is out.

    Hair clippers: Mo Bamba (recovering from left knee injury) is out. Cam Christie (G League assignment) is out. Trentyn Flowers (two-way G League) is out. Kawhi Leonard (recovering from right knee injury) is out. PJ Tucker (not with the team) is out.

    More: How Alex Caruso lives up to his reputation at OKC Thunder: ‘His fingerprints are on everything’

    Projected Thunder starting lineup

    (With seasonal averages)

    • 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

    More: How the OKC Thunder roster was built to protect the King: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

    Projected Clippers starting lineup

    • James Harden: 21.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and 9 assists
    • Terance 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

    More: Cason Wallace shares ‘special’ moment with brother Keaton in OKC Thunder win over Hawks

    How Thunder vs. Clippers to watch

    OKC will host Los Angeles on Monday, November 11 at 7:00 PM on FanDuel Sports Network and NBA TV.

    More: OKC Thunder will air on FanDuel Sports Network for the 2024-2025 season

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