Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Preview
At 10:30 ET, the 42-18 Thunder will be visiting the 33-29 Lakers in a Western Conference matchup. The Lakers are favored by 1 point, and the over/under line is set at 237.5.
This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Thunder are 1st in the Western Conference, while the Lakers are 10th.
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Thunder and Lakers did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Lakers have the leg up at 2-1. The Lakers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 236 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- Although Oklahoma City has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-4. The team averaged 116 points per game in these games.
- In their last five games at home, the Lakers have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 120 points per game in these contests.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Thunder have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
- The last ten games that Los Angeles was favored, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 8-2 straight up.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
Today, the Thunder are 1-point underdogs against the Lakers. This season, Oklahoma City has been the underdog in 16 of their 60 games, going 9-7 in those games. Their scoring differential as the underdog is +1.6 points per game.
Oklahoma City’s overall O/U record for the season is 33-26-1. In their last game against the Suns, the final score was 118-110, which was below the O/U line of 232.5.
This season, the Thunder have an average scoring differential of +4.1 points per game on the road. Their ATS record on the road is 18-12 compared to 21-9 at home.
For the season, the Thunder are 39-21 against the spread, including an ATS record of 28-16 as the favorite. In their last game, they covered the spread by going in as 4.5-point favorites.
Oklahoma City is currently in 1st place in the Western Conference with a record of 42-18. In their last game, they defeated the Suns by a score of 118-110.
So far this season, the Thunder have gone 26-14 against Western Conference opponents and 16-4 against non-conference teams. The average O/U line in their games this season is 234, and their games have averaged 234.4 points.
The Thunder are one of the most efficient offensive teams in the NBA, ranking 4th in scoring at 121.2 points per game. However, they have been even better at home, where they average 123.6 points per game (2nd) compared to 118.8 on the road (5th).
So far this season, the Thunder have outscored the NBA scoring average in 70% of their games. They have been particularly effective from three-point range, leading the league with a 39% three-point shooting percentage.
Overall, the Thunder are shooting 50% from the field this season (2nd) and have the best true shooting percentage in the NBA. In terms of pace, Oklahoma City is 11th in the league at 99.8 possessions per game.
At present, the Thunder’s defense is ranked 13th, allowing 113.3 points per game. Oklahoma City’s defense is currently forcing 11.5 turnovers per game, which is 2nd in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 1st in blocked shots, with an average of 6.8 rejections per game.
Currently, the Lakers are favored by 1 point at home against the Thunder. This is the 4th straight game in which the Lakers have been favored. Overall, they are 22-10 as the favorite this season.
In terms of their ATS record, the Lakers are 27-35 for the season and have failed to cover the spread in their last three home games. At home, they are 14-17 ATS.
The Lakers are 10th in the Western Conference with a record of 33-29. In the Pacific Division, they are 5th. In non-conference games, they are 11-9 compared to 22-20 against the West.
The Lakers are coming off a 124-114 loss to the Nuggets. They were 1-point underdogs in that game. The O/U line for that game was 230.5, and the teams combined for 238 points.
This season, the Lakers have an O/U record of 34-28. The over has hit in their last two games, and their games have averaged 234.8 points per game.
One of the most interesting stats for the Lakers this season is their pace of play. They are currently 5th in the NBA with 101 possessions per game. This has led to them being 12th in scoring at 117.1 points per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Lakers are one of the best teams in the league. They are 3rd in field goal percentage at 49% and have an effective field goal percentage of 56% (8th).
Despite their success inside the arc, the Lakers have struggled from three-point range. They are 30th in three-point attempts and 28th in made threes at just 11.4 per game.
So far, the Lakers’ defense is ranked 21st in the league at 117.7 points per contest. For the season, Los Angeles is ranked 30th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 18.6 free-throws per game vs. the Lakers and have an overall field goal percentage of 47.5%.
Based on our analysis, we foresee the Lakers winning the game with a predicted score of 119-116.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Tips
- Take the Lakers on the moneyline
- The Lakers should also cover at -1
- Our NBA model projects 235 points, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- Anthony Davis – Achilles – Probable
- LeBron James – Ankle – Questionable
- Christian Wood – Knee – Out
- Jarred Vanderbilt – Foot – Out
- Gabe Vincent – Knee – Out
- Cam Reddish – Ankle – Probable
- Colin Castleton – Wrist – Out
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
- Jaylin Williams – Knee – Out
