LA @ Oklahoma City Picks & Props

The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a tough one; when the Clippers are the visiting squad, they have given up the least points per game in the NBA to opposing starting SGs this year (11.4). The Thunder are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from competing against the 2nd-slowest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games (the LA Clippers). Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Oklahoma City Thunder rank 5thworst in in the league while at home with a mere 8.4 offensive boards per game this year. Isaiah Joe has sunk 0.5 foul shots per game this year, ranking in the 14th percentile among all players in the league.

Kevin Porter Jr. has averaged 1.3 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the lowest-fouling players in the league (17th percentile). The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 4th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to raise plays for the Clippers. Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about more chances for scoring and assists, and the LA Clippers grade out 7th-best in in the NBA with 11.9 offensive boards per game this year. Out of all players in the league, Kevin Porter Jr. places in the 100th percentile for foul-shot performance when playing on the road with a superb 100.0% rate since the start of last season.

James Harden has attempted and missed 5.7 3-pointers per game this year, a significant increase from his 4.2 mark last year. As it relates to offense, the Clippers's lackluster 105.4 points per game places 5th-fewest in the league over the last 5 games. The 2nd-slowest tempo team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Clippers. James Harden will likely see a decline in production across the board as a result of being on the road in this contest.

As it relates to shooting, the Oklahoma City Thunder's terrific 115.4 points per game while on their home court places 8th-strongest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 4th-quickest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Oklahoma City Thunder. In contrast to last year's 77.5% rate, Cason Wallace's free-throw performance has risen this year to 100.0%. Over the last 10 games, opposing starting SGs have attempted 3.3 free throws per game (5th-most in the NBA) against the LA Clippers, finding it easy to get to the charity stripe. Cason Wallace will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court usually boosts player production across the board.

The Thunder are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from competing against the 2nd-slowest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games (the LA Clippers). Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Oklahoma City Thunder rank 5thworst in in the league while at home with a mere 8.4 offensive boards per game this year.

As it relates to offense, the Clippers's lackluster 105.4 points per game places 5th-fewest in the league over the last 5 games. The 2nd-slowest tempo team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Clippers. Over the last 20 games, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 1.9 free throws per game (lowest in the league) against the Thunder, making it tough to get to the charity stripe. Norman Powell is expected to experience a decrease in productivity across the board considering being on the road in this matchup.

Aaron Wiggins has sunk 55.0% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 5 games, 11.5% more than he's sunk over the course of the year. Out of all players in the NBA, Aaron Wiggins comes in at the 17th percentile for personal fouls, averaging just 1.3 fouls per game this year. As it relates to shooting, the Oklahoma City Thunder's terrific 115.4 points per game while on their home court places 8th-strongest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 4th-quickest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Oklahoma City Thunder. In comparison to last season's 81.8% mark, Aaron Wiggins's foul-shot efficiency has jumped this season to 100.0%.

Derrick Jones Jr. has made 43.0% of his 3-pointers this year, putting him in the 83rd percentile out of all players in the NBA. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 4th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to raise plays for the Clippers. Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about more chances for scoring and assists, and the LA Clippers grade out 7th-best in in the NBA with 11.9 offensive boards per game this year. Over the last 10 games, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 4.5 free throws per game (10th-most in the NBA) vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder, easily managing to get to the charity stripe.

Luguentz Dort has committed 3.6 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 higher than he's committed in all games this season. This year when they are playing at home, the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged 43.3% on shot attempts from the field (5th-weakest in the league) vs. the Clippers, labeling this as a challenging matchup. The Thunder are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from competing against the 2nd-slowest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games (the LA Clippers). Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Oklahoma City Thunder rank 5thworst in in the league while at home with a mere 8.4 offensive boards per game this year. The number of fouls drawn by other starting SFs against Terance Mann has been remarkably low this year (2.2 free throws per game: 16th percentile).

The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 4th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to raise plays for the Clippers. Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about more chances for scoring and assists, and the LA Clippers grade out 7th-best in in the NBA with 11.9 offensive boards per game this year. Terance Mann has successfully made 1.6 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 more than he's put through the hoop overall this year. Over the last 5 games when they are on the road, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 4.2 foul shots per game (7th-most in the league) vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder, finding it easy to get to the charity stripe.

Out of all players in the NBA, Ivica Zubac comes in at the 95th percentile for field goal prowess on the road with an outstanding 61.6% rate since the start of last season. Ivica Zubac has tallied 35.1 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 90th percentile. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 4th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to raise plays for the Clippers. Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about more chances for scoring and assists, and the LA Clippers grade out 7th-best in in the NBA with 11.9 offensive boards per game this year.

Out of all players in the league, Jalen Williams ranks in the 90th percentile for field goals sunk, posting a massive 7.8 per game this year. Jalen Williams has tallied 32.0 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 77th percentile. As it relates to shooting, the Oklahoma City Thunder's terrific 115.4 points per game while on their home court places 8th-strongest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 4th-quickest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Oklahoma City Thunder. This year, opposing starting PFs have attempted 4.1 free throws per game (9th-highest in the league) against the Clippers, succeeding in their efforts to draw fouls.

Amir Coffey has gone over 6.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Kris Dunn has gone over 5.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Alex Caruso has gone over 6.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.