by Rod Pearson
Tuesday, Apr 07, 2026
Game Time: 10:00 pm ET, Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Venue: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA
Where to Watch: FDSOK, FDSSC
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Thunder -7.5, Clippers +7.5; Over/Under: 226.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Thunder -7.5, Clippers +7.5; Over/Under: 226.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Thunder -7.5, Clippers +7.5; Over/Under: 226.5 points
Season Record
Oklahoma City Thunder: 62-16 (1st place, Northwest Division)
Los Angeles Clippers: 40-38 (3rd place, Pacific Division)
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Recent Form
Oklahoma City Thunder: 9-1 last 10
Los Angeles Clippers: 6-4 last 10
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Clippers Preview and Analysis
The Thunder are entering this game with a 62-16 record overall this season and they are 28-9 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 5 game winning streak with wins coming against the Chicago Bulls, the New York Knicks, the Detroit Pistons, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Utah Jazz, but this is also the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them with their game against the Los Angeles Lakers still to be played on Tuesday night. In their game against the Jazz, Chet Holmgren led the team in points in that game with 21 while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was next on the team with 20 points. Jalen Williams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Ajay Mitchell each led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Isaiah Hartenstein led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 58.7% from the field, 53.3% from 3-point range, and 87.5% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 119.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 107.5 PPG against them. The Thunder have an ATS record of 37-41 this season and their O/U record is 40-38.
The Clippers are entering this game with a 40-38 record overall this season and they are 21-17 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Sacramento Kings, but this is also the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them with their game against the Dallas Mavericks still to be played on Tuesday night. In their game against the Kings, Kawhi Leonard led the team in points in that game with 26 while John Collins was next on the team with 25 points. Darius Garland and Jordan Miller each led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Kawhi Leonard, Kris Dunn, and Bennedict Mathurin each led the team in rebounds with 6. They were 53.3% from the field, 48.8% from 3-point range, and 95.2% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 114 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.6 PPG against them. The Clippers have an ATS record of 40-38 this season and their O/U record is 39-39.
Thunder vs Clippers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Thunder listed as a 7.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Thunder have looked great in their games this season with their 62-16 record overall which has them right at the top of the West with the best record in the entire NBA. They have been a great road team too with their 28-9 road record this year. Meanwhile, the Clippers have looked good in their games this season with their 40-38 record overall which has them right in the middle of the West. They have looked good on their home court too with their 21-17 home record this season. The Clippers are still fighting for seeding in the play-in tournament and they haven't looked bad lately. They are 6-4 in their last 10 games and off a win over the Jazz in their last one, but they have also been beating up on a lot of bad opponents lately. They aren't in a great situation here either, playing this game on a back-to-back with a game against the Mavericks the night before. The Thunder are also on a back-to-back here so they aren't in a great situation either, but they do have the team that is more equipped to play in this situation. They have also been rolling in their games lately as they are 9-1 in their last 10 games and have a ton of momentum on their side with 5 wins in a row now. The Thunder have already clinched a playoff spot and they have been the best team in the NBA all season, but they still haven't clinched the number 1 seed in the West with the Spurs right on their tail, so look for them to bring their best effort to win and continue rolling on their way to the 1 seed. The best way to place a bet here is on the Thunder to cover the spread in this game.
Thunder Clippers Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Wednesday, April 8, 2026 (10:00 pm ET start time) is Thunder 124 Clippers 110.
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NBA Betting Trends
Oklahoma City Thunder: 12-24 ATS versus good 3 point shooting teams - making 36% of their attempts or more. 23-32 ATS versus good shooting teams - making 46% of their shots or more. 24-18 OVER when playing against a team with a winning record.
Los Angeles Clippers: 25-15 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record. 19-10 ATS versus teams who average 9 or more steals/game on the season. 11-5 UNDER versus good defensive teams - allowing 108 points/game or less.
Key Injuries
Oklahoma City Thunder: A. Caruso (SG) Day To Day - Illness. L. Dort (SF) Day To Day - Undisclosed. T. Sorber (C) Out For Season - Knee.
Los Angeles Clippers: Q. Jackson (C) Out - Ankle. Y. Niederhauser (C) Out For Season - Foot. B. Beal (SG) Out For Season - Hip.
Notable Quotes
“Our focus never wavered on the offensive end. We moved the ball ahead of them really well. I thought for the most part we played really well.” - Mark Daigneault after his team’s win against the Jazz in their game on Sunday.
"That's who we have to be. Offensively, we're not going to be great every night, but I think if we turn teams over, get out in transition: scoring in transition is huge for us. So, when we turn teams over, we usually have a great game offensively." - Ty Lue after his team’s win against the Kings in their game on Sunday.
Starting Lineups
Oklahoma City Thunder
PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
SG Luguentz Dort
SF Cason Wallace
PF Chet Holmgren
C Isaiah Hartenstein
Los Angeles Clippers
PG Darius Garland
SG Kawhi Leonard
SF Derrick Jones Jr.
PF John Collins
C Brook Lopez
Statistical Leaders
Oklahoma City Thunder
PPG: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (31.4)
APG: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (6.5)
Reb/G: Isaiah Hartenstein (9.6)
Los Angeles Clippers
PPG: Kawhi Leonard (28)
APG: Darius Garland (6.5)
Reb/G: Kawhi Leonard (6.3)
Coaches:
Oklahoma City Thunder: Mark Daigneault (6th season)
Los Angeles Clippers: Tyronn Lue (6th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
