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  11. Standings
We’re Going Over With Our Total Bet

There’s juice available when it comes to backing Over 225.5 points between the Lakers and the Thunder. Our prediction is priced up at -110 which looks well worth taking.

Lakers Are 7 From 10 on the Head-to-Head

LA Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder locked horns at Paycom Center two days ago, with the Lakers winning 126-99.

Luka Doncic led the way for the Lakers with 30 points, while Austin Reaves and LeBron James had 20 and 19. For the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 26, while Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren got 16 and 10.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Lakers have triumphed in seven of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder logo Thunder 61 16 0.792 118.9 107.5 11.4 33-7 28-9 11-3 38-9 9-1 4W
Lakers logo Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
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LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

The Lakers have 5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 115.1 points, 41.2 rebounds, 25.0 assists, 6.9 steals and 3.2 blocks while shooting 47.9% from the field and 83.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 117.5 points and 42.0 rebounds per contest.

Luka Doncic is averaging 25.8 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.4 (38.6%) 3-pointers made, while LeBron James averages 6.6 assists.

Oklahoma City Thunder – Last 10 Games

The Thunder have won 8 and lost 2 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 122.9 points, 44.1 rebounds, 28.5 assists, 9.3 steals and 6.0 blocks per game while shooting 49.1% from the field and 79.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 109.8 points and 41.0 rebounds.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 26.6 points and 6.8 assists, while Isaiah Hartenstein has an average of 7.4 rebounds and Isaiah Joe 3.1 (49.2%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

LA Lakers lineup: Jaxson Hayes, Austin Reaves, Dorian Finney-Smith, LeBron James, 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

We’re surprised that the total line is 225.5 and it’s all about going for the Overs option when these NBA teams take to the court. Take the -110 and cheer on points.

A good deal of research goes into our NBA predictions. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key Lakers vs Thunder stats:

  • The 225.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Lakers games.
  • The 225.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Lakers games.
  • The 225.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Thunder games at home.
  • The 225.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Thunder games.

Over 225.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Austin Reaves Over 18.5 Points -120 BetMGM logo

Austin Reaves (Lakers) has recorded an average of 24.8 points in the past 5 games. On this basis, we are happy to back Overs at -120 when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.

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LeBron James Over 6.5 Assists -127 BetMGM logo

LeBron James (Lakers) has racked up Over 6.5 assists in 5 straight road games. Using this stat, we can therefore back him at -127 when it comes to a Player Assists wager and hope that Overs comes in.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 230
Spread Thunder -9.5
Player Points Austin Reaves Over 18.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Over 230, Thunder -9.5 and Austin Reaves (Lakers) to score Over 18.5 points.

The same game parlay option is great for basketball bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. It’s especially good if you have a strong view on the likely outcomes and the odds for each pick are combined.

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers Lakers logo 105 - 124 Thunder logo Thunder

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on the Thunder to record a 124-105 victory. There’s a massive return if we get this right.

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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.

Thunder Big Favorites to Win

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Oklahoma City Thunder are red-hot -385 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 79% chance of winning this NBA game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, LA Lakers are trading at +310.

The spread is 9.5 and the total points line is currently 230. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. The Over 230 selection is available to back at -110.

If you think the Thunder can reach 20 points first, then odds of -190 are available for the favorites to win. On the flip side, the Lakers are +155 to reach this total before their opponents.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is available at -114 to rack up Over 31.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -118 is available.

Player Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 31.5
-114
Under 31.5
-118
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 22.5
-114
Under 22.5
-118
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 19.5
-127
Under 19.5
-105
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Player Assists
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 7.5
+108
Under 7.5
-143
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 6.5
-149
Under 6.5
+112
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 6.5
-127
Under 6.5
-105
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 4.5
-132
Under 4.5
-100
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Player Rebounds
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-103
Under 8.5
-130
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Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)
Over 8.5
-127
Under 8.5
-105
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-105
Under 7.5
-128
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 7.5
-108
Under 7.5
-125
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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
Rui Hachimura
Injured
Bronny James
Injured

Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Jaylin Williams
Injured
Ousmane Dieng
Injured
Ajay Mitchell
Injured
Alexander Ducas
Injured
Nikola Topic
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
17 Dorian Finney-Smith
23 LeBron James
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 52 25 0.675 114.6 107.1 7.5 26-11 26-14 9-5 33-15 8-2 2W
Knicks 50 28 0.641 116.9 110.4 6.5 28-9 22-19 12-3 32-16 7-3 2W
76ers 43 35 0.551 116.2 116.5 -0.3 22-18 21-17 9-7 25-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 43 34 0.558 114.5 112.1 2.4 21-17 22-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 1W
Nets 18 59 0.234 106.1 115.8 -9.7 10-28 8-31 3-12 12-34 1-9 2L
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 48 29 0.623 119.3 115.2 4.1 24-14 24-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Bucks 30 47 0.39 110.5 116.9 -6.4 17-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 48 0.377 116.2 121.6 -5.4 18-21 11-27 4-12 17-31 2-8 6L
Pacers 18 59 0.234 112.6 120.8 -8.2 11-27 7-32 4-10 14-34 3-7 1L
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 42 36 0.538 116.4 111.3 5.1 21-19 21-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 3W
Magic 41 36 0.532 115.4 115.4 0 24-16 17-20 9-8 24-25 3-7 1W
Heat 41 37 0.526 120.8 118.4 2.4 25-15 16-22 8-7 25-23 3-7 1W
Wizards 17 60 0.221 113 124.7 -11.7 11-27 6-33 2-13 11-36 1-9 5L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 61 16 0.792 118.9 107.5 11.4 33-7 28-9 11-3 38-9 9-1 4W
Nuggets 50 28 0.641 121.6 116.8 4.8 25-13 25-15 9-5 32-16 9-1 8W
Timberwolves 46 31 0.597 117.6 114.1 3.5 25-14 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 2L
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 57 0.269 117.2 125.6 -8.4 13-27 8-30 1-14 11-37 1-9 8L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
Suns 42 35 0.545 112.8 111.3 1.5 24-15 18-20 10-6 27-21 3-7 2L
Clippers 39 38 0.506 113.7 112.6 1.1 21-17 18-21 8-6 22-25 5-5 2L
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Kings 21 57 0.269 110.9 120.9 -10 14-25 7-32 3-10 13-35 4-6 2W
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 52 0.325 114.8 119.6 -4.8 14-26 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 53 0.321 114.9 119.4 -4.5 16-23 9-30 7-9 16-33 3-7 7L
Mavericks 24 53 0.312 113.6 119.3 -5.7 14-25 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 3L
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 52 25 0.675 114.6 107.1 7.5 26-11 26-14 9-5 33-15 8-2 2W
Knicks 50 28 0.641 116.9 110.4 6.5 28-9 22-19 12-3 32-16 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 48 29 0.623 119.3 115.2 4.1 24-14 24-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
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
Raptors 43 34 0.558 114.5 112.1 2.4 21-17 22-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 1W
Hornets 42 36 0.538 116.4 111.3 5.1 21-19 21-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 3W
Magic 41 36 0.532 115.4 115.4 0 24-16 17-20 9-8 24-25 3-7 1W
Heat 41 37 0.526 120.8 118.4 2.4 25-15 16-22 8-7 25-23 3-7 1W
Bucks 30 47 0.39 110.5 116.9 -6.4 17-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 48 0.377 116.2 121.6 -5.4 18-21 11-27 4-12 17-31 2-8 6L
Pacers 18 59 0.234 112.6 120.8 -8.2 11-27 7-32 4-10 14-34 3-7 1L
Nets 18 59 0.234 106.1 115.8 -9.7 10-28 8-31 3-12 12-34 1-9 2L
Wizards 17 60 0.221 113 124.7 -11.7 11-27 6-33 2-13 11-36 1-9 5L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 61 16 0.792 118.9 107.5 11.4 33-7 28-9 11-3 38-9 9-1 4W
Spurs 59 19 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 29-7 30-12 12-3 34-15 9-1 1L
Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
Nuggets 50 28 0.641 121.6 116.8 4.8 25-13 25-15 9-5 32-16 9-1 8W
Rockets 48 29 0.623 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 20-19 9-6 26-22 7-3 5W
Timberwolves 46 31 0.597 117.6 114.1 3.5 25-14 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 2L
Suns 42 35 0.545 112.8 111.3 1.5 24-15 18-20 10-6 27-21 3-7 2L
Trail Blazers 40 38 0.513 115.4 115.9 -0.5 22-17 18-21 7-8 27-21 8-2 3W
Clippers 39 38 0.506 113.7 112.6 1.1 21-17 18-21 8-6 22-25 5-5 2L
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Grizzlies 25 52 0.325 114.8 119.6 -4.8 14-26 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 53 0.321 114.9 119.4 -4.5 16-23 9-30 7-9 16-33 3-7 7L
Mavericks 24 53 0.312 113.6 119.3 -5.7 14-25 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 3L
Kings 21 57 0.269 110.9 120.9 -10 14-25 7-32 3-10 13-35 4-6 2W
Jazz 21 57 0.269 117.2 125.6 -8.4 13-27 8-30 1-14 11-37 1-9 8L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 61 16 0.792 118.9 107.5 11.4 33-7 28-9 11-3 38-9 9-1 4W
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 52 25 0.675 114.6 107.1 7.5 26-11 26-14 9-5 33-15 8-2 2W
Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
Nuggets 50 28 0.641 121.6 116.8 4.8 25-13 25-15 9-5 32-16 9-1 8W
Knicks 50 28 0.641 116.9 110.4 6.5 28-9 22-19 12-3 32-16 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 48 29 0.623 119.3 115.2 4.1 24-14 24-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Rockets 48 29 0.623 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 20-19 9-6 26-22 7-3 5W
Timberwolves 46 31 0.597 117.6 114.1 3.5 25-14 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 2L
Hawks 45 33 0.577 118.6 115.9 2.7 23-16 22-17 9-6 26-22 8-2 4W
Raptors 43 34 0.558 114.5 112.1 2.4 21-17 22-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 1W
76ers 43 35 0.551 116.2 116.5 -0.3 22-18 21-17 9-7 25-25 6-4 1L
Suns 42 35 0.545 112.8 111.3 1.5 24-15 18-20 10-6 27-21 3-7 2L
Hornets 42 36 0.538 116.4 111.3 5.1 21-19 21-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 3W
Magic 41 36 0.532 115.4 115.4 0 24-16 17-20 9-8 24-25 3-7 1W
Heat 41 37 0.526 120.8 118.4 2.4 25-15 16-22 8-7 25-23 3-7 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 39 38 0.506 113.7 112.6 1.1 21-17 18-21 8-6 22-25 5-5 2L
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Bucks 30 47 0.39 110.5 116.9 -6.4 17-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 48 0.377 116.2 121.6 -5.4 18-21 11-27 4-12 17-31 2-8 6L
Grizzlies 25 52 0.325 114.8 119.6 -4.8 14-26 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 53 0.321 114.9 119.4 -4.5 16-23 9-30 7-9 16-33 3-7 7L
Mavericks 24 53 0.312 113.6 119.3 -5.7 14-25 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 3L
Kings 21 57 0.269 110.9 120.9 -10 14-25 7-32 3-10 13-35 4-6 2W
Jazz 21 57 0.269 117.2 125.6 -8.4 13-27 8-30 1-14 11-37 1-9 8L
Nets 18 59 0.234 106.1 115.8 -9.7 10-28 8-31 3-12 12-34 1-9 2L
Pacers 18 59 0.234 112.6 120.8 -8.2 11-27 7-32 4-10 14-34 3-7 1L
Wizards 17 60 0.221 113 124.7 -11.7 11-27 6-33 2-13 11-36 1-9 5L
  • 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