LA Lakers
Oklahoma City Thunder
  1. Prediction
  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 62 16 0.795 119.2 107.5 11.7 34-7 28-9 12-3 39-9 9-1 5W
Lakers logo Lakers 50 28 0.641 116.7 115.3 1.4 26-12 24-16 8-7 30-18 7-3 2L
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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.

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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.

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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.

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LA Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

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
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
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Team News

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Luka Doncic 63 35.92 2131 523 33.8 8.3 4.0 7.8 0.5 1.7
Austin Reaves 50 34.7 1172 279 23.4 5.6 2.3 4.7 0.4 1.2
LeBron James 55 33.53 1141 386 20.7 7.0 1.3 6.0 0.6 1.1

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 64 33.55 2024 415 31.6 6.5 1.7 4.4 0.8 1.4
Chet Holmgren 65 29.29 1108 109 17.0 1.7 1.2 8.9 1.8 0.6
Jalen Williams 31 28.32 532 164 17.2 5.3 0.8 4.5 0.3 1.2

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

31 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 113-127 Lakers
30 Mar NBA
Wizards 101-120 Lakers
27 Mar NBA
Nets 99-116 Lakers
25 Mar NBA
Lakers 137-130 Pacers
23 Mar NBA
Lakers 110-113 Pistons
21 Mar NBA
Lakers 105-104 Magic
19 Mar NBA
Lakers 134-126 Heat
18 Mar NBA
Lakers 124-116 Rockets
16 Mar NBA
Lakers 100-92 Rockets
14 Mar NBA
Nuggets 125-127 Lakers

Previous Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

30 Mar NBA
Pistons 110-114 Thunder
29 Mar NBA
Knicks 100-111 Thunder
27 Mar NBA
Bulls 113-131 Thunder
25 Mar NBA
Thunder 109-119 Celtics
23 Mar NBA
Thunder 123-103 76ers
21 Mar NBA
Thunder 132-111 Wizards
18 Mar NBA
Thunder 121-92 Nets
17 Mar NBA
Thunder 113-108 Magic
15 Mar NBA
Timberwolves 103-116 Thunder
12 Mar NBA
Celtics 102-104 Thunder

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 53 25 0.679 114.6 107 7.6 27-11 26-14 10-5 34-15 8-2 3W
Knicks 50 28 0.641 116.9 110.4 6.5 28-9 22-19 12-3 32-16 7-3 2W
Raptors 43 35 0.551 114.4 112.1 2.3 21-17 22-18 4-11 30-18 4-6 1L
76ers 43 35 0.551 116.2 116.5 -0.3 22-18 21-17 9-7 25-25 6-4 1L
Nets 19 59 0.244 106.2 115.8 -9.6 11-28 8-31 3-12 13-34 2-8 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 57 21 0.731 117.5 109.4 8.1 31-9 26-12 10-4 36-12 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 49 29 0.628 119.3 115.1 4.2 25-14 24-15 11-5 31-18 8-2 2W
Bucks 31 47 0.397 110.8 116.8 -6 18-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 3-7 1W
Bulls 29 49 0.372 116.1 121.6 -5.5 18-22 11-27 4-12 17-31 1-9 7L
Pacers 18 60 0.231 112.5 120.7 -8.2 11-27 7-33 4-11 14-35 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 45 33 0.577 118.6 115.9 2.7 23-16 22-17 9-6 26-22 8-2 4W
Hornets 43 36 0.544 116.5 111.3 5.2 21-19 22-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 4W
Magic 42 36 0.538 115.4 115.3 0.1 24-16 18-20 9-8 24-25 4-6 2W
Heat 41 37 0.526 120.8 118.4 2.4 25-15 16-22 8-7 25-23 3-7 1W
Wizards 17 61 0.218 113 124.6 -11.6 11-27 6-34 2-13 11-37 1-9 6L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 62 16 0.795 119.2 107.5 11.7 34-7 28-9 12-3 39-9 9-1 5W
Nuggets 50 28 0.641 121.6 116.8 4.8 25-13 25-15 9-5 32-16 9-1 8W
Timberwolves 46 32 0.59 117.5 114.2 3.3 25-15 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 3L
Trail Blazers 40 38 0.513 115.4 115.9 -0.5 22-17 18-21 7-8 27-21 8-2 3W
Jazz 21 58 0.266 117.1 125.9 -8.8 13-27 8-31 1-15 11-38 1-9 9L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 50 28 0.641 116.7 115.3 1.4 26-12 24-16 8-7 30-18 7-3 2L
Suns 43 35 0.551 112.9 111.3 1.6 24-15 19-20 10-6 27-21 4-6 1W
Clippers 40 38 0.513 114 112.6 1.4 21-17 19-21 9-6 23-25 6-4 1W
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Kings 21 58 0.266 110.9 121.2 -10.3 14-26 7-32 3-11 13-36 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 59 19 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 29-7 30-12 12-3 34-15 9-1 1L
Rockets 48 29 0.623 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 20-19 9-6 26-22 7-3 5W
Grizzlies 25 53 0.321 114.8 119.7 -4.9 14-26 11-27 6-9 19-30 1-9 4L
Mavericks 25 53 0.321 113.8 119.4 -5.6 15-25 10-28 4-11 14-34 2-8 1W
Pelicans 25 54 0.316 114.8 119.4 -4.6 16-24 9-30 7-9 16-33 2-8 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 57 21 0.731 117.5 109.4 8.1 31-9 26-12 10-4 36-12 8-2 3W
Celtics 53 25 0.679 114.6 107 7.6 27-11 26-14 10-5 34-15 8-2 3W
Knicks 50 28 0.641 116.9 110.4 6.5 28-9 22-19 12-3 32-16 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 49 29 0.628 119.3 115.1 4.2 25-14 24-15 11-5 31-18 8-2 2W
Hawks 45 33 0.577 118.6 115.9 2.7 23-16 22-17 9-6 26-22 8-2 4W
Raptors 43 35 0.551 114.4 112.1 2.3 21-17 22-18 4-11 30-18 4-6 1L
76ers 43 35 0.551 116.2 116.5 -0.3 22-18 21-17 9-7 25-25 6-4 1L
Hornets 43 36 0.544 116.5 111.3 5.2 21-19 22-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 4W
Magic 42 36 0.538 115.4 115.3 0.1 24-16 18-20 9-8 24-25 4-6 2W
Heat 41 37 0.526 120.8 118.4 2.4 25-15 16-22 8-7 25-23 3-7 1W
Bucks 31 47 0.397 110.8 116.8 -6 18-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 3-7 1W
Bulls 29 49 0.372 116.1 121.6 -5.5 18-22 11-27 4-12 17-31 1-9 7L
Nets 19 59 0.244 106.2 115.8 -9.6 11-28 8-31 3-12 13-34 2-8 1W
Pacers 18 60 0.231 112.5 120.7 -8.2 11-27 7-33 4-11 14-35 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 61 0.218 113 124.6 -11.6 11-27 6-34 2-13 11-37 1-9 6L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 62 16 0.795 119.2 107.5 11.7 34-7 28-9 12-3 39-9 9-1 5W
Spurs 59 19 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 29-7 30-12 12-3 34-15 9-1 1L
Nuggets 50 28 0.641 121.6 116.8 4.8 25-13 25-15 9-5 32-16 9-1 8W
Lakers 50 28 0.641 116.7 115.3 1.4 26-12 24-16 8-7 30-18 7-3 2L
Rockets 48 29 0.623 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 20-19 9-6 26-22 7-3 5W
Timberwolves 46 32 0.59 117.5 114.2 3.3 25-15 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 3L
Suns 43 35 0.551 112.9 111.3 1.6 24-15 19-20 10-6 27-21 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 40 38 0.513 115.4 115.9 -0.5 22-17 18-21 7-8 27-21 8-2 3W
Clippers 40 38 0.513 114 112.6 1.4 21-17 19-21 9-6 23-25 6-4 1W
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Grizzlies 25 53 0.321 114.8 119.7 -4.9 14-26 11-27 6-9 19-30 1-9 4L
Mavericks 25 53 0.321 113.8 119.4 -5.6 15-25 10-28 4-11 14-34 2-8 1W
Pelicans 25 54 0.316 114.8 119.4 -4.6 16-24 9-30 7-9 16-33 2-8 8L
Kings 21 58 0.266 110.9 121.2 -10.3 14-26 7-32 3-11 13-36 3-7 1L
Jazz 21 58 0.266 117.1 125.9 -8.8 13-27 8-31 1-15 11-38 1-9 9L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 62 16 0.795 119.2 107.5 11.7 34-7 28-9 12-3 39-9 9-1 5W
Spurs 59 19 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 29-7 30-12 12-3 34-15 9-1 1L
Pistons 57 21 0.731 117.5 109.4 8.1 31-9 26-12 10-4 36-12 8-2 3W
Celtics 53 25 0.679 114.6 107 7.6 27-11 26-14 10-5 34-15 8-2 3W
Nuggets 50 28 0.641 121.6 116.8 4.8 25-13 25-15 9-5 32-16 9-1 8W
Lakers 50 28 0.641 116.7 115.3 1.4 26-12 24-16 8-7 30-18 7-3 2L
Knicks 50 28 0.641 116.9 110.4 6.5 28-9 22-19 12-3 32-16 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 49 29 0.628 119.3 115.1 4.2 25-14 24-15 11-5 31-18 8-2 2W
Rockets 48 29 0.623 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 20-19 9-6 26-22 7-3 5W
Timberwolves 46 32 0.59 117.5 114.2 3.3 25-15 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 3L
Hawks 45 33 0.577 118.6 115.9 2.7 23-16 22-17 9-6 26-22 8-2 4W
76ers 43 35 0.551 116.2 116.5 -0.3 22-18 21-17 9-7 25-25 6-4 1L
Suns 43 35 0.551 112.9 111.3 1.6 24-15 19-20 10-6 27-21 4-6 1W
Raptors 43 35 0.551 114.4 112.1 2.3 21-17 22-18 4-11 30-18 4-6 1L
Hornets 43 36 0.544 116.5 111.3 5.2 21-19 22-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 4W
Magic 42 36 0.538 115.4 115.3 0.1 24-16 18-20 9-8 24-25 4-6 2W
Heat 41 37 0.526 120.8 118.4 2.4 25-15 16-22 8-7 25-23 3-7 1W
Clippers 40 38 0.513 114 112.6 1.4 21-17 19-21 9-6 23-25 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 40 38 0.513 115.4 115.9 -0.5 22-17 18-21 7-8 27-21 8-2 3W
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Bucks 31 47 0.397 110.8 116.8 -6 18-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 3-7 1W
Bulls 29 49 0.372 116.1 121.6 -5.5 18-22 11-27 4-12 17-31 1-9 7L
Mavericks 25 53 0.321 113.8 119.4 -5.6 15-25 10-28 4-11 14-34 2-8 1W
Grizzlies 25 53 0.321 114.8 119.7 -4.9 14-26 11-27 6-9 19-30 1-9 4L
Pelicans 25 54 0.316 114.8 119.4 -4.6 16-24 9-30 7-9 16-33 2-8 8L
Kings 21 58 0.266 110.9 121.2 -10.3 14-26 7-32 3-11 13-36 3-7 1L
Jazz 21 58 0.266 117.1 125.9 -8.8 13-27 8-31 1-15 11-38 1-9 9L
Nets 19 59 0.244 106.2 115.8 -9.6 11-28 8-31 3-12 13-34 2-8 1W
Pacers 18 60 0.231 112.5 120.7 -8.2 11-27 7-33 4-11 14-35 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 61 0.218 113 124.6 -11.6 11-27 6-34 2-13 11-37 1-9 6L
  • 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