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Clippers vs. Thunder prediction: Oklahoma City favored to win Thursday's NBA matchup [12/18/2025]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Los Angeles Clippers vs Oklahoma City Thunder predictions for NBA Thursday.
The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the Los Angeles Clippers in NBA action at Paycom Center on Thursday, starting at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results and today’s injury updates, Dimers' proven NBA model predicts the Thunder as the most likely winner of the Clippers vs. Thunder game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Thunder lineup will feature stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, while the Clippers will look to Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac and John Collins.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Clippers vs. Thunder prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NBA game between the Clippers and Thunder 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Thunder an 89% chance of beating the Clippers. Our predicted final score has the Thunder winning 117-103.
According to our model, the Clippers (+16.5) have a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 221.5 points has a 51% chance of staying under.
Clippers vs. Thunder odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Clippers | Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +16.5 (-105) | -16.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | +1000 | -1400 |
| Total | o221.5 (-112) | u221.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Clippers vs. Thunder picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Clippers +16.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Clippers | +1000 |
| Total | Under 221.5 | -105 |
According to our best NBA bets for Thursday, the top play to make on this game is Clippers +16.5 at the spread.
Clippers vs. Thunder player props
NBA prop bets are an exciting way to wager on the Clippers vs. Thunder matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Paycom Center.
Kawhi Leonard is expected to lead the Clippers with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to have 29 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the Thunder.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Clippers prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Clippers are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | 23 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 42 |
| Ivica Zubac | 15 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 35 |
| John Collins | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 25 |
| B. Bogdanovic | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 23 |
| Kris Dunn | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 21 |
Thunder prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Thunder:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Gilgeous-Alexander | 29 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 51 |
| Jalen Williams | 19 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 39 |
| Chet Holmgren | 16 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 34 |
| Ajay Mitchell | 11 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 24 |
| Aaron Wiggins | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 18 |
Clippers vs. Thunder game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's action between the Thunder and Clippers at Paycom Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Paycom Center
Conclusion
We predict the Thunder, with an 89% win probability, will likely beat the Clippers on Thursday, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander projected for a game-high 51 fantasy points.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Clippers vs. Thunder insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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