Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Preview
At 10:30 ET, the Lakers (-123) will host the Thunder (+102) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under for this game is 238.
The Thunder (27-11) are currently on a four-game winning streak and are 2nd in the conference. The Lakers (19-21) have lost two straight and are 11th in the West.
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Heading into this week’s matchup, the Lakers have the edge in their recent matchups against Oklahoma City, posting a record of 2-1. In the last three games Los Angeles is averaging 118 points per game compared to 121 for the Thunder.
- Although Oklahoma City has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 120 points per game in these games.
- In their last five home games, Los Angeles has averaged 116 points per game while allowing 121. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 3-2.
- As the betting underdog, the Thunder have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
- Going back to their last five games as the favorite, the Lakers have a straight up record of 2-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-4.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
The Thunder have won four straight games and are 27-11 on the season, which is good for 2nd place in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they are 12-3 compared to 15-8 against the West.
Oklahoma City’s ATS record for the season is 27-11, and they have covered the spread in three straight games. On the road, they are 11-6 ATS compared to 16-5 ATS at home.
As the underdog, the Thunder have gone 8-6 straight-up and 10-4 ATS. Today, they are getting 1.5 points as the underdog. In their last four games, they have covered the spread and are 19-5 as the favorite this season.
In their last game, the Thunder beat the Magic by a score of 112-100. The O/U line for that game was 231, and OKC was favored by 11.5 points. This improved their ATS record to 6- straight games.
Oklahoma City’s O/U record for the season is 22-16, and their last two games have gone under the posted total. On average, their games have finished with 235.9 points.
Heading into the game, the Thunder are one of the top scoring teams in the NBA, averaging 122.5 points per game (3rd). On the road, they are averaging 120.0 points per game (4th).
When it comes to shooting efficiency, Oklahoma City is 2nd in field goal percentage (50%) and 2nd in three-point shooting percentage (39%). In terms of pace, they are 9th in the league.
So far this season, the Thunder have outscored the NBA scoring average in 76.3% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 10th in the league.
Coming into the game, the Thunder defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 47.4% of their games. Currently, they are 13th in the NBA at 113.4 points per game allowed. On two point field goal attempts, the Thunder’s defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 51.0% and allowing 35.8% from beyond the arc.
Today, the Lakers are favored by 1.5 points against the Thunder. This season, the Lakers have been favored in 23 of their 40 games and have a 15-8 record as the favorite. As the favorite, they have an average scoring margin of +3.5 points per game.
Los Angeles has lost their last two games straight up and are 19-21 on the season. In the Western Conference, they are in 11th place and 4th in the Pacific Division.
The Lakers’ ATS record this season is 16-24, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last three games. At home, they are 8-12 ATS and have an average scoring margin of +4.0 points per game.
In their most recent game, the Lakers lost to the Jazz by a score of 132-125. The O/U line for that game was 238, and the Lakers were 2.5-point underdogs. This season, the Lakers have an O/U record of 21-19.
Coming into tonight’s game, the Lakers are 19th in the league in scoring at 114.1 points per game. However, when playing at home, they are averaging 114.6 points per game (21st).
So far this season, the Lakers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 37.5% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 6th in the league at 100.7 possessions per game.
One area where the Lakers have excelled this season is their two-point shooting. They are 7th in the league in two-point shooting percentage at 55%. However, they are just 24th in three-point shooting at 35%.
At this time, the Lakers’ defense is positioned 16th in the NBA, permitting 115.8 points per game. In their previous game, the Lakers’ defense struggled against the Jazz, giving up 132 points on a field goal percentage of 50%.
In spite of being 1.5 point underdogs, we anticipate the Thunder winning this one 119-115.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Tips
- We like the Thunder on the moneyline (+102)
- The Thunder are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NBA model projects 234 points, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- Anthony Davis – Ankle – Probable
- LeBron James – Ankle – Questionable
- Gabe Vincent – Knee – Out
- Cam Reddish – Knee – Out
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Knee – Questionable
