The Oklahoma City Thunder will try to rebound from only their second loss of the season when they host the Los Angeles Clippers tonight.
The line tonight is scary, but OKC has been taking care of business as a huge favorite this year, so I’m taking it to cover again in my Clippers vs. Thunder predictions and NBA picks below.
Clippers vs Thunder prediction
Clippers vs Thunder best bet: Thunder -17.5 (-110)
It’s difficult to ever feel comfortable giving 17.5 points in an NBA matchup, but it’s also hard to bet against the Oklahoma City Thunder now, especially when they play their weakest opponents.
While OKC has been a double-digit favorite against almost everyone it has played, it’s been especially impressive against the bottom of the league, covering four straight times when favored by 15+ points.
The Los Angeles Clippers certainly profile as a team that can help the Thunder maintain that streak. Not only is L.A. 6-20 on the year, but this team is 8-18 against the spread.
The Clippers lost to OKC at home by 19 earlier this season, showing that night that they had absolutely no answer either for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (who scored 30 points in 29 minutes) or the impressive depth the Thunder bring to the table.
It goes without saying, but the Thunder are a special team. They are by far the league’s best defensive team (101.9 defensive efficiency), while also being one of the most efficient teams on the offensive end as well. Few teams can match up against them at all, let alone a Clippers squad that allows opponents to shoot 39% from 3-point range.
L.A. may try to slow this game to a crawl, but that won’t be enough to keep them in it. The Thunder should bounce back with a blowout win and cover for their bettors tonight.
Enjoying Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account
Clippers vs Thunder same-game parlay
I’ve already talked about how the Clippers will try to slow this game down, but I don’t think it’ll be enough, as the first meeting between these teams finished with a total of 233 points, and the Thunder have only played below tonight’s total in one of their last seven games overall.
With that in mind, I’m also taking SGA to hit his PRA total, as he’s averaging 43.4 PRA per game on the year.
Clippers vs Thunder SGP
- Thunder -17.5
- Over 222.5
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 41.5 points + rebounds + assists
Our "from downtown" SGP: Just another day for OKC
· Chet Holmgren is averaging 28.3 points + rebounds + assists for the season and has come in Over tonight’s total in five of his past seven games.
Clippers vs Thunder SGP
- Thunder -17.5
- Over 222.5
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 41.5 points + rebounds + assists
- Chet Holmgren Over 26.5 points + rebounds + assists
Clippers vs Thunder odds
- Spread: Clippers +17.5 | Thunder -17.5
- Moneyline: Clippers +800 | Thunder -2000
- Over/Under: Over 222.5 | Under 222.5
Clippers vs Thunder betting trend to know
The Thunder have covered four straight games as favorites of 15+ points. Find more NBA betting trends for Clippers vs. Thunder.
How to watch Clippers vs Thunder
| Location | Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK |
| Date | Thursday, December 18, 2025 |
| Tip-off | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | FDSN Southern California, FDSN Oklahoma |
Clippers vs Thunder latest injuries
Not intended for use in MA.
Affiliate Disclosure: Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. We may receive compensation if you sign up through our links.
