Los Angeles Clippers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction, 11/11/2024 Preview and Pick
Game: Los Angeles Clippers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Date: Monday, November 11, 2024
Location: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK
TV: FanDuel Sports Network
The Los Angeles Clippers (4-4) are hitting the road to Paycom Center on Monday where they will compete against the Oklahoma City Thunder (7-1).
The Clippers faced off with the 76ers and walked away with a win by a score of 110-9 in their last contest. Los Angeles ended the game having earned a 56.9% field goal percentage (41 of 72) and buried 12 of 28 3-point shots. From the free throw line, the Clippers converted 16 of their 19 shots for a rate of 84.2%. Regarding grabbing boards, they collected 29 with 8 of them being of the offensive sort. They also distributed 27 dimes for this contest in addition to forcing 20 turnovers and having 12 steals. When discussing the defense, Los Angeles allowed the other team to go 54.8% from the field on 40 of 73 shooting. Philadelphia distributed 19 dimes and had 10 steals for the matchup. Additionally, Philadelphia collected 32 rebounds (10 offensive, 22 defensive) and had 1 block. Philadelphia ended up going 57.9% when shooting free throws by making 11 of 19 attempts. They also converted 7 out of their 25 shots from beyond the arc. When it comes to fouls, the Clippers finished with 16 and the 76ers recorded 22 fouls.
Norman Powell is one player who was a factor in this matchup. Powell finished 80.0% from the floor and earned 6 dimes. He was on the hardwood for 35 minutes and also grabbed 1 board. He left the arena with 26 points on 8 out of 10 shooting.
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Los Angeles comes into this contest with a record of 4-4 for the campaign. They turn the ball over 17.1 times per contest and as a group they are committing 21.1 fouls every game. As a unit, Los Angeles is collecting 45.4 boards per game and is sitting with 212 dimes on the year, which ranks 17th in the league in terms of passing. The Clippers are shooting 36.6% on shots from downtown (97 of 265) and 73.1% from the free throw line. They currently have an average of 109.1 pts per contest (24th in the league) while shooting 47.1% from the floor.
When they are on defense, the Clippers are forcing their opponents into 15.5 turnovers per game while drawing 20.6 personal fouls. They give up 37.2% on shots from downtown and they are 4th in basketball in opponents points per game (107.8). The Clippers are giving up a FG percentage of 46.0% (308 of 670) and they surrender 41.3 rebounds per game as a unit. They are ranked 4th in the NBA in giving up assists to the opposition with 178 conceded on the season.
In their last game, the Thunder walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 124-122 when they faced the Nuggets. The Thunder were able to pull down 34 defensive rebounds and 13 offensive rebounds for a total of 47 for the contest. They gave up possession 14 times, while recording 15 steals in the game. The Nuggets committed 22 personal fouls for this contest which got the Thunder to the free throw line for a total of 23 attempts. They were able to knock down 18 of the free throws for a percentage of 78.3%. In reference to three-point shots, Oklahoma City made 16 of their 40 tries (40.0%). Overall, the Thunder shot 44 out of 100 from the floor which gave them a shooting percentage of 44.0%. The Thunder permitted the Nuggets to convert 42 of their 89 attempts from the field which left them with a shooting percentage of 47.2% in this contest. They went 42.1% from downtown by shooting 16 out of 38 and finished the contest at 24 out of 33 at the charity stripe (72.7%). In relation to team rebounding, Oklahoma City allowed Denver to get 55 overall (13 on the offensive side).
Jalen Williams was important for the Thunder in this matchup. Williams scored 29 points in his 36 mins of playing time and had 9 assists for the game. He made 11 out of 20 for the matchup giving him a field goal percentage of 55.0%, and had 10 rebounds.
Oklahoma City has a win-loss record of 7-1 this season. When it comes to offensive execution, the Thunder are shooting 45.7% from the floor, which is 18th in the NBA. Oklahoma City has accumulated 915 points so far this season (114.4 per contest) and they collect 45.3 boards per game. They are dishing out assists 25.8 times per contest (16th in basketball) and they lose possession via turnover 12.8 times per contest. The Thunder are responsible for committing 21.4 fouls per contest and they shoot 78.5% from the charity stripe.
The Oklahoma City defense gives up 30.3% on shots from 3-point land (91 of 300) and opponents are knocking down 73.8% of their shots from the free throw line. They have allowed 25.3 dimes and 50.1 rebounds per game, ranking them 12th and 30th in the league. The Thunder defensively are ranked 1st in the NBA in PPG allowed with 99.4. They are forcing 20.3 TO's per game and have let teams shoot 40.1% from the floor (1st in the NBA).
So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?
Parlay's Pundit's Pick: Take Oklahoma City and under the total points
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