Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Preview
Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Lakers versus the Thunder? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BSO. The game will be played at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK.
This Western conference matchup has an over/under of 238.5 points, and the Thunder are favored to win at home vs. the Lakers. Check out BetCoco for Oklahoma City Thunder – Los Angeles Lakers odds
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over their previous five games against the Thunder, the Lakers have put together a record of 3-2. Over the last three head-to-head matchup between the Lakers and Thunder, the Lakers have the edge vs. the spread at 2-1, but the Thunder actually have a positive scoring differential of 4 points per game.
- Through their last ten road games, Los Angeles has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 114 points per game.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Oklahoma City has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 114 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Lakers have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
- The Thunder have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
With a record above .500, the Lakers are looking to add to their success when they take on the Thunder. So far this season, the Lakers are 15-14 overall. On the road, the Lakers are 5-11 compared to their 10-3 record at home.
Los Angeles has an overall ATS record of 12-17 for the season so far. During this season, Los Angeles has a 8-11 record against the spread as favorites and 4-6 as underdogs.
Los Angeles’ games have surpassed the over/under line in two straight games and their overall record is 14-15-0. Their games have an ongoing average of 226.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 228.8.
In their most recent game, the Lakers’ offense tallied 111 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 113.5 points per game. Anthony Davis is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 24.3. Meanwhile, LeBron James also brings a PPG average of 25.2 into the game.
Coming into the game, the Lakers defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 48.3% of their games. Currently, they are 15 in the NBA at 114.0 points per game allowed.
Los Angeles’ defense is currently forcing 13.8 turnovers per game, which is 21st in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 12th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.6 rejections per game.
Coming into today’s game vs. the Lakers, the Thunder have a record above .500 at 18-8. So far, they are in 2nd place in both the Western Conference and the Northwest division.
Against the spread, the Thunder have covered in three straight games and have an overall ATS record of 19-7. This season, Oklahoma City has a 11-4 record against the spread when they are the favorites, and they are 8-3 as underdogs.
The over/under record for this season for the Thunder is 14-12-0. Their played games maintain an ongoing average of 228.0 points per game, alongside an average over/under line of 231.2.
Oklahoma City’s offense had a good outing, putting up 134 points against the Clippers. They achieved a 58.6% field goal percentage and went 16/18 from the free-throw line. Leading the team in scoring was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 31 points. Chet Holmgren also added 23 points for the Thunder.
The Thunder’s defense is presently ranked 13 in the league, allowing an average of 113.0 points per contest.
When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Thunder squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 50.6% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 35.8% from downtown.
Based on our analysis, we foresee the Thunder winning the game with a predicted score of 117-110.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Tips
- Take the Thunder on the moneyline
- The Thunder should also cover at -4
- Our NBA model projects 227 points, and we suggest taking the under
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
- Josh Giddey – Ankle – Out
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- Anthony Davis – Ankle – Questionable
- LeBron James – Ankle – Questionable
- Jarred Vanderbilt – Heel – Probable
- Gabe Vincent – Knee – Probable
- Rui Hachimura – Wrist – Questionable
- Jalen Hood-Schifino – Back – Probable
