LA Lakers
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  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings
Our Best Bet is Thunder on the Spread

The Thunder at -9 could be the best bet to have on the spread. Odds of -108 are available and our prediction is a solid win when playing the Lakers.

Lakers Have 7 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

LA Lakers won their previous game which was at home. It was a 124-108 triumph at Crypto.com Arena against New Orleans Pelicans. Luka Doncic scored 35 points, with Austin Reaves getting 30 and LeBron James 27.

Oklahoma City Thunder have enjoyed six straight home wins. In their last game, they lost on the road to Houston Rockets 125-111 at Toyota Center. Jalen Williams was able to score 33 points, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander getting 22 and Chet Holmgren 20.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between the Thunder and the Lakers saw the former win. It was a 101-93 scoreline at Crypto.com Arena. The past 10 games between the teams have seen the Lakers win seven times.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder logo Thunder 24 2 0.923 123 106.3 16.7 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Lakers logo Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
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LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Lakers are averaging 114.5 points, 40.7 rebounds, 25.0 assists, 7.6 steals and 3.3 blocks while shooting 47.5% from the field and 82.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 118.4 points and 43.1 rebounds per matchup.

Luka Doncic is averaging 25.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 3.3 (38.4%) 3-pointers made.

Oklahoma City Thunder – Last 10 Games

The Thunder have won 9 and lost 1 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 125.1 points, 45.7 rebounds, 29.5 assists, 8.7 steals and 6.0 blocks per game while shooting 49.9% from the field and 79.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 107.7 points and 40.1 rebounds.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 27.1 points and 6.7 assists, while Isaiah Hartenstein has an average of 8.0 rebounds and Isaiah Joe 3.4 (50.7%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

LA Lakers lineup: Jaxson Hayes, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Luka Doncic.

Oklahoma City Thunder lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein.

LA Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Picks

Thunder should be taken against the spread at -9 with our pick being for the favorites to achieve a comfortable margin of victory in this NBA contest. Back them at the odds of -108 that are available.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our expert NBA handicappers have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the action.

Key Lakers vs Thunder stats:

  • The -9 line has been covered by Thunder in all of their last 5 games at home.
  • The -9 line has been covered by Thunder in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -9 line has been covered by Thunder in 6 consecutive games at home.

Thunder -9 Probability

The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 51.8% prospect of winning. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Luka Doncic Over 6.5 Assists -147 BetMGM logo

Luka Doncic (Lakers) has covered the 6.5 assists total in 4 straight games on the road. We can therefore place a Player Assists bet at -147 with confidence, with our pick expected to cover the line.

Latest Luka Doncic Player Prop Odds

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Chet Holmgren Under 15.5 Points -127 BetMGM logo

Chet Holmgren (Thunder) has an average of 11.25 points in the past 4 games at home. This gives us confidence that he might not cover the line and you can wager on Player Points at betting odds of -127.

Latest Chet Holmgren Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Thunder -9.5
Totals Over 231
Player Assists Luka Doncic Over 6.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Thunder -9.5 on the spread, combined with Over 231 and to have assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers Lakers logo 113 - 125 Thunder logo Thunder

The Thunder might get the upper hand and it might be worth backing them to achieve a specific correct score. Try an outcome of 125-113 for a big possible return from your stake.

LA Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Running Scared of Thunder Win

With a 79% chance of securing victory, Oklahoma City Thunder are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -385. The market suggests that LA Lakers are least likely to win at +310.

The spread is 9.5 and the total points line is currently 231. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you want to wager Over 231, there are odds of -114.

If you think the Thunder can reach 20 points first, then odds of -170 are available for the favorites to win. On the flip side, the Lakers are +140 to reach this total before their opponents.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Score the Most Points

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at -110 to score Over 32.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -120.

Player Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 32.5
-110
Under 32.5
-120
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 22.5
-109
Under 22.5
-122
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 20.5
-109
Under 20.5
-122
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Player Assists
LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 7.5
+112
Under 7.5
-149
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 6.5
-120
Under 6.5
-112
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Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 6.5
-149
Under 6.5
+112
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 4.5
-154
Under 4.5
+116
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Player Rebounds
Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)
Over 9.5
+106
Under 9.5
-141
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Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 8.5
+102
Under 8.5
-135
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-127
Under 7.5
-106
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 7.5
-133
Under 7.5
-100
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Stats
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Stats
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Luka Doncic 7 37.11 260 64 37.1 9.1 3.9 9.4 0.4 1.7
Austin Reaves 8 36.76 242 72 30.3 9.0 2.9 5.1 - 1.5
Rui Hachimura 11 34.69 179 15 16.3 1.4 2.0 3.6 0.3 0.5

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 12 34.28 393 77 32.8 6.4 2.2 5.2 1.1 1.3
Luguentz Dort 7 31.84 50 11 7.1 1.6 1.0 5.0 - 1.0
Chet Holmgren 8 30.39 157 15 19.6 1.9 1.6 8.9 1.3 0.9

Injuries & Suspensions

LA Lakers Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Maximilian Kleber
Injured

Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Ajay Mitchell
Injured
Ousmane Dieng
Injured
Nikola Topic
Injured
Alexander Ducas
Injured

Starting Lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Confirmed Lineup
2 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
5 Luguentz Dort
7 Chet Holmgren
8 Jalen Williams
55 Isaiah Hartenstein
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup
11 Jaxson Hayes
15 Austin Reaves
23 LeBron James
28 Rui Hachimura
77 Luka Doncic

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

10 Nov NBA
Lakers 121-111 Hornets
08 Nov NBA
Lakers 102-122 Hawks
05 Nov NBA
Spurs 116-118 Lakers
03 Nov NBA
Lakers 123-115 Trail Blazers
02 Nov NBA
Heat 120-130 Lakers
31 Oct NBA
Lakers 117-112 Grizzlies
29 Oct NBA
Lakers 116-115 Timberwolves
27 Oct NBA
Trail Blazers 122-108 Lakers
26 Oct NBA
Lakers 127-120 Kings
24 Oct NBA
Timberwolves 110-128 Lakers

Previous Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

11 Nov NBA
Warriors 102-126 Thunder
09 Nov NBA
Thunder 114-100 Grizzlies
07 Nov NBA
Thunder 132-101 Kings
05 Nov NBA
Thunder 119-121 Trail Blazers
04 Nov NBA
Thunder 126-107 Clippers
02 Nov NBA
Pelicans 106-137 Thunder
30 Oct NBA
Wizards 108-127 Thunder
28 Oct NBA
Kings 101-107 Thunder
27 Oct NBA
Thunder 101-94 Mavericks
25 Oct NBA
Thunder 117-100 Hawks

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 15 11 0.577 119 115.8 3.2 9-6 6-5 6-0 12-8 5-5 1W
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Pacers 6 19 0.24 111 118.7 -7.7 5-8 1-11 2-5 4-10 4-6 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Hornets 7 18 0.28 114.7 118.7 -4 5-8 2-10 1-4 6-12 3-7 2L
Wizards 3 20 0.13 113 128.3 -15.3 2-9 1-11 1-3 2-16 2-8 4L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123 106.3 16.7 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 13 0.5 113.7 112.3 1.4 7-4 6-9 3-1 10-8 4-6 1L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.1 4.6 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Cavaliers 15 11 0.577 119 115.8 3.2 9-6 6-5 6-0 12-8 5-5 1W
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Hornets 7 18 0.28 114.7 118.7 -4 5-8 2-10 1-4 6-12 3-7 2L
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 19 0.24 111 118.7 -7.7 5-8 1-11 2-5 4-10 4-6 1L
Wizards 3 20 0.13 113 128.3 -15.3 2-9 1-11 1-3 2-16 2-8 4L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123 106.3 16.7 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.1 4.6 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 13 0.5 113.7 112.3 1.4 7-4 6-9 3-1 10-8 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123 106.3 16.7 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.1 4.6 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 15 11 0.577 119 115.8 3.2 9-6 6-5 6-0 12-8 5-5 1W
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 13 0.5 113.7 112.3 1.4 7-4 6-9 3-1 10-8 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
Hornets 7 18 0.28 114.7 118.7 -4 5-8 2-10 1-4 6-12 3-7 2L
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 19 0.24 111 118.7 -7.7 5-8 1-11 2-5 4-10 4-6 1L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
Wizards 3 20 0.13 113 128.3 -15.3 2-9 1-11 1-3 2-16 2-8 4L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak