NBA Thunder vs. Clippers Picks & Predictions for March 3, 2013
By ATSSportsline.com
LOS ANGELES, CA (ATS Consultants) – The Thunder have lost three straight games on the road but will they end that streak today when they visit the Clippers at 3:30PM ET?
ODDS: Oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv have installed the Clippers as 2.5-point favorites versus the Thunder, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 204.5 points. Oklahoma City enters the game with a 42-16 overall record, while Los Angeles is 43-18 on the year.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Clippers opened as 1.5-point favorites but their odds have climbed to 2.5, while the total has gone from 204 up to 204.5 at most online sports books.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the current wagers placed on tonight’s game, 64% of NBA public bettors currently favor the Thunder. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided to get the most updated public betting numbers.
NBA FREE PICK: Take Clippers. According to latest NBA trends, Oklahoma City is 1-5 ATS last 6 road games , 1-4 ATS last 5 on the road in series and 10-21 ATS last 31 in series. The LA Clippers are 4-0 ATS last four overall, 9-1 ATS last 10 Sunday games and 19-8 ATS last 27 following a SU win of more than 10 points.
This won't be a snoozer. The Thunder lost on Friday night by two at Denver, 105-103 laying 1.5. . They dominated the Clippers in a January meeting. The Clippers recovered from that loss and are finally healthy. They've won four straight and eight of their last nine games. A win on Friday over Cleveland, 105-89 as an 8-point favorite off a win over Indiana the night before was impressive. The Clippers have revenge on their minds. The Clippers have been on a roll since Chris Paul returned from a bruised right kneecap as they aren't just winning, but dominating teams. They've won by an average of 15.5 points per game in their eight victories over their last nine. The Clippers' bench will be the difference in this one. The Clippers are averaging an NBA-best 40.6 points off the bench.
2013 NBA FREE PICK: LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS -2.5
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