The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Los Angeles Clippers, Tuesday Feb 22, as the Clippers look for their second consecutive win over the Thunder. The Clippers lead the Thunder 6-4 SU in their last ten meetings. NBA oddsmakers have the Thunder as -8.5 point home favorites over the Clippers with the over/under set at 206.5 points. Be sure to check Clippers vs Thunder NBA Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
The Clippers (21-35) (5-21 V) have just three wins in their last ten games including two wins in eight straight road games. Blake Griffin is already the star he was expected to become when drafted No. 1 overall in 2009. For the first time as a pro, the rookie All-Star plays in his hometown when the Clippers try for a fifth consecutive road victory over the Thunder. A knee injury kept the Oklahoma City native from playing at all last season, when Los Angeles won 101-93 at the Thunder. The former national player of the year at Oklahoma hopes to put on a show in his hometown. The Clippers and Boston are each 3-0 all-time at Oklahoma City, and are the only teams the Thunder have yet to beat on their home floor since relocating from Seattle prior to the 2008-09 season. The Clippers have not lost a road game to the Thunder franchise since Dec. 5. 2007. They also are looking for a second straight victory overall in this series after winning 107-92 at home Nov. 3. Griffin had 18 points and nine rebounds as the Clippers held the Thunder to 37.8 percent shooting.While Kaman is back in the mix, Clippers leading scorer Eric Gordon (24.1 ppg) will miss his 14th straight game due to a broken wrist.
The Thunder (35-19) (19-8 H) have won seven of their last ten games including three of their last five on home court. They entered the break with a 126-96 home victory over Sacramento last Tuesday. Daequan Cook scored 20 points off the bench to lead seven players in double figures for the Thunder, who scored a season-high 68 points in the first half and held the Kings to 40.2 percent shooting on the night. Chris Kaman returned after missing 34 games with an ankle injury, and had four points with six rebounds in nine minutes off the bench. NBA scoring leader Kevin Durant (28.9 ppg) shot 6 of 24 from the field and finished with 16 points. The Thunder have shot 40.4 percent and averaged 88.3 points during the four-game home skid versus Los Angeles. Durant, who had 34 points in Sunday's All-Star game, scored 40 in the teams' last meeting in Oklahoma City.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Clippers are 10-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings in Oklahoma City.
- Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Oklahoma City.
- Clippers are 16-6 ATS in the last 22 meetings.
- Road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
- Underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
Clippers vs Thunder
When: Tuesday, Feb 22, 8:00 PM ET
Pick: Thunder -8.5
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The Bottom Line: Griffin is going to take matters into his own hands and put on a clinic. Be sure to check Clippers vs Thunder Basketball Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
