The LA Clippers (2-3) welcome the Oklahoma City Thunder (5-0) to the Intuit Dome Saturday. Tip is set at 10:30 PM ET. Let’s round up BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds Thunder vs. Clippers chances and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting. Last year Thunder won 2-1

The Thunder defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 137-114 on Friday, becoming an 11-point favorite. Oklahoma City has been on a tear this season, winning all five games and losing four. They are 3-0 against the spread (ATS) on the road. The Thunder’s defense is what has propelled them so far, allowing 95 or less in 3 of 5. OKC is led by G Shai Gilgeous-Alexanderwho averages 26.8 points per game.

The Clippers lost 125-119 to the Phoenix Suns on Thursday and finished as a 4.5-point underdog. Los Angeles has lost two in a row after starting the season 2-1. It scored 112 or more in 3 out of 5 matches and in 2 out of 3 home matches. LA is 3-2 ATS this season. The Clippers are 3-1 ATS as underdogs. Los Angeles is led by G Norman Powellwho averages 25.4 points per game.

Storm against Clippers’ expectations

Powered by BetMGM Sportsbook; For a full list of NBA odds, visit the USA TODAY Sports Scoring and Sports Betting Hub. Rules last updated at 11:15 am ET.

• Moneyline (ML): Thunder -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Clippers +185 (bet $100 to win $185)
• Against the Spread (ATS): Thunder -5.5 (-110) | Hair clipper +5.5 (-110)
• Top/Bottom (O/U): 220.5 (E: -110 | U: -110)

Thunderstorm at Clipper’s main injuries

Thunder

• c Isaiah Hartenstein (hand) out
• F Jaylin Williams (hamstring) out
• G Kenrich Williams (knee) doubtful

Hair clippers

• c Mo Bamba (knee) outward
• F Kawhi Leonard (knee) outward
• F P.J. Tucker (not with team) out

For the latest updates: Official NBA Injury Report.

Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!

Thunder at Clippers picks and predictions

Prediction

Thunder 112, Clippers 105

Moneyline

PASSAGE.

The Thunder are on edge to start the season and are a legitimate favorite on the road. They should come out on top, but are too expensive to play here. The Clippers are 2-0 on the road and 0-3 at home. They’re also not worthy as an at-home underdog look.

Against the spread

BET THUNDER -5.5 (-110).

The Clippers have struggled to cover at home and are 1-2 ATS in home games. They have also lost two in a row, one of which was at home against the Blazers.

The Thunder have been playing much better lately, beating the Trail Blazers by 23 points on Friday and covering with ease. They are 1-0 ATS as a single-digit favorite and are 3-0 ATS on the road. All of the Thunder’s top scorers shoot at 45.0% or better, while only three of the Clippers’ top 5 do so.

Given the efficiency advantage and recent trends, back THUNDER -5.5 (-110).

Top/Bottom

BET UNDER 220.5 (-110).

The Clippers play at a slow pace and don’t push the pace often. Los Angeles ranks 20th in speed in the NBA and 7th in defensive rating. The Thunder have the best defense in the NBA with a 95.7 rating.

Oklahoma City is 2-3 O/U and 1-2 O/U on the road. It has held all but one opponent under 105. The Clippers are also 2-3 O/U and have held 3 of their 5 opponents to 106 or less.

With these numbers in mind, back UNDER 220.5 (-105).

For more sports betting choices and tipscheck out SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW.

Follow @nathanbeighle_ on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook.

Access more NBA coverage:
HoopsHype | Bull wire | Celtics thread | Nets Wire | Rocket wire | Sixers thread | Track wire | Thunderwire | Warrior thread | Lebron thread | Rookie thread | List thread