LA Lakers
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  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

NBA Betting Preview: Lakers vs Thunder

The LA Lakers hit the hardwood against the Oklahoma City Thunder in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Lakers to Make Life Difficult for Thunder

With the Lakers capable of remaining close to the Thunder, backing them on the spread could be the best way forward. -110 is available that the +9 is covered.

Thunder 119-110 Winners When Teams Last Met

LA Lakers beat Cleveland Cavaliers in their previous game, making it four straight victories. It was a 127-113 home win at Crypto.com Arena. Luka Doncic led the way with 42 points, while Austin Reaves added 19 and DeAndre Ayton chipped in 18.

Oklahoma City Thunder won their last game 114-110 (OT), making it ten home wins on the bounce. This was recorded at Paycom Center against Detroit Pistons. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 47 points, with Ajay Mitchell adding 14 and Chet Holmgren 13.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Thunder claim a 119-110 win over the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. The Thunder have racked up three straight victories over the Lakers. On the head-to-head front, they have won 5 of the past 10.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers logo Lakers 1 0 1 127 105 22 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Thunder logo Thunder 2 0 1 106 94 12 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
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LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

The Lakers have 9 wins and 1 loss in the past 10 games. They are averaging 120.0 points, 41.3 rebounds, 25.0 assists, 9.5 steals and 5.5 blocks while shooting 52.1% from the field and 75.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 111.9 points and 38.4 rebounds per contest.

Luka Doncic is averaging 35.7 points and 4.5 (37.5%) 3-pointers made, while LeBron James averages 7.6 rebounds and 7.1 assists.

Oklahoma City Thunder – Last 10 Games

The Thunder have won 9 and lost 1 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 117.4 points, 45.8 rebounds, 24.3 assists, 9.4 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 48.1% from the field and 81.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 106.1 points and 42.7 rebounds.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.2 points and 5.9 assists, while Isaiah Hartenstein has an average of 8.5 rebounds and Isaiah Joe 2.1 (38.9%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

LA Lakers lineup: DeAndre Ayton, Jake LaRavia, Austin Reaves, 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

Dive into our full LA Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, top player prop bets and a bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

Considering the +9 that is on offer for Lakers, our pick is that the underdogs will cover the spread in this NBA contest. They can stay in the game and odds of -110 is available.

Our basketball picks are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each NBA franchise. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our predictions.

Key Lakers vs Thunder stats:

  • The +9 line has been covered by Lakers in 20 consecutive games.
  • The -9 line hasn’t been covered by Thunder in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -9 line hasn’t been covered by Thunder in 12 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The -9 line hasn’t been covered by Thunder in 6 of their last 10 games against Lakers.

Lakers +9 Probability

Based on the latest betting odds from the best NBA sportsbooks, our pick carries a 52.4% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Luka Doncic Over 31.5 Points -110 BetMGM logo

Luka Doncic (Lakers) has recorded an average of 41.6 points in the past 5 games on the road. This statistic guides us towards Player Points where we’re able to back him at odds of -110 to cover the line.

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Ajay Mitchell Over 2.5 Assists -149 BetMGM logo

Ajay Mitchell (Thunder) has racked up Over 2.5 assists in 5 straight home games. We’re happy to take the -149 for this Player Assists prop bet as he is capable of a big performance against the Celtics.

Latest Ajay Mitchell Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Pick

Spread Lakers +9
Totals Over 227.5
Player Points Luka Doncic Over 31.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Lakers to cover the +9 spread along with Over 227.5. Add in Luka Doncic (Lakers) to score Over 31.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers Lakers logo 113 - 119 Thunder logo Thunder

The Thunder will be chasing down a victory and a winning scoreline of 119-113 might be along the right lines. There are enormous odds available about this bet.

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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 on the Moneyline

Oklahoma City Thunder are -385 favorites and that means a 79% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. The market suggests that LA Lakers are least likely to win at +310.

The current spread is 9 and total points is 232.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re going for Over 232.5, then the odds are -110.

Consider every angle when placing your basketball bets. The best sportsbooks have hundreds of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the game.

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

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the favorite to score most points. He is priced at -115 to score Over 31.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -118.

Player Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 31.5
-115
Under 31.5
-118
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Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 19.5
-127
Under 19.5
-108
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 18.5
-114
Under 18.5
-120
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Player Assists
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-114
Under 7.5
-120
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 6.5
-105
Under 6.5
-130
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 6.5
+107
Under 6.5
-143
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Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 4.5
-147
Under 4.5
+107
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Player Rebounds
Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 8.5
-103
Under 8.5
-133
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Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)
Over 8.5
-105
Under 8.5
-130
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Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-127
Under 7.5
-108
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Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-122
Under 7.5
-110
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Thunder Looking to Keep Rolling at Home

The Thunder have a 10-0 record in their last 10 home games, posting 116.20 points per contest while yielding 107.10.

The Lakers have a 7-3 record in their last 10 games on the road, averaging 118.70 points scored and 112.40 points allowed.

The most recent Paycom Center meeting saw the Thunder claim a 121-92 win over the Lakers. In their previous 10 head-to-head matchups at Paycom Center, the Lakers have tallied six wins, compared to the Thunder with four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O209.5 U209.5
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Home Stats 9-1 225.60 120.70 104.90 8 2
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Away Stats 5-5 222.30 109.10 113.20 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O209.5 = Games Over 209.5 Points
  • U209.5 = Games Under 209.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Stats
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats 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
LeBron James 7 38.4 166 56 23.7 8.0 1.7 6.7 0.3 1.3
Rui Hachimura 7 37.96 113 9 16.1 1.3 2.9 3.7 0.7 1.0
Luke Kennard 7 35.23 82 19 11.7 2.7 1.6 4.3 0.1 1.0

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 5 35.64 153 38 30.6 7.6 1.0 3.4 1.0 0.6
Chet Holmgren 5 30.36 93 6 18.6 1.2 1.8 9.2 2.2 1.2
Ajay Mitchell 5 29.02 78 19 15.6 3.8 2.0 4.4 - 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

LA Lakers Injury Table

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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
5 DeAndre Ayton
12 Jake LaRavia
15 Austin Reaves
23 LeBron James
77 Luka Doncic

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

05 May NBA Playoffs
Lakers 90-108 Thunder
01 May NBA Playoffs
Lakers 98-78 Rockets
29 Apr NBA Playoffs
Rockets 99-93 Lakers
26 Apr NBA Playoffs
Lakers 96-115 Rockets
24 Apr NBA Playoffs
Lakers 112-108 Rockets
21 Apr NBA Playoffs
Rockets 94-101 Lakers
18 Apr NBA Playoffs
Rockets 98-107 Lakers
12 Apr NBA
Jazz 107-131 Lakers
10 Apr NBA
Suns 73-101 Lakers
09 Apr NBA
Lakers 119-103 Warriors

Previous Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

05 May NBA Playoffs
Lakers 90-108 Thunder
27 Apr NBA Playoffs
Thunder 131-122 Suns
25 Apr NBA Playoffs
Thunder 121-109 Suns
22 Apr NBA Playoffs
Suns 107-120 Thunder
19 Apr NBA Playoffs
Suns 84-119 Thunder
12 Apr NBA
Suns 135-103 Thunder
10 Apr NBA
Thunder 107-127 Nuggets
08 Apr NBA
Thunder 128-110 Clippers
07 Apr NBA
Thunder 123-87 Lakers
05 Apr NBA
Jazz 111-146 Thunder

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
76ers 2 0 1 110 103 7 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Raptors 1 0 1 135 92 43 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Knicks 0 1 0 100 106 -6 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Nets 0 1 0 103 110 -7 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Celtics 0 1 0 113 121 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 1 0 1 121 113 8 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Pacers 1 0 1 123 120 3 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Cavaliers 0 1 0 106 114 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Bucks 0 2 0 120.5 130 -9.5 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-2 2L
Bulls 1 1 0.5 112 130 -18 0-0 1-1 1-0 1-1 1-1 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 1 0 1 132 125 7 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Wizards 1 0 1 128 116 12 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Hornets 1 0 1 110 103 7 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Magic 0 1 0 125 132 -7 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Heat 0 1 0 106 131 -25 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 2 0 1 106 94 12 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Trail Blazers 1 0 1 124 83 41 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Timberwolves 1 0 1 131 106 25 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Nuggets 0 1 0 84 96 -12 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Jazz 0 1 0 103 123 -20 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Clippers 1 0 1 121 96 25 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Lakers 1 0 1 127 105 22 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Warriors 0 1 0 105 127 -22 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Kings 0 1 0 96 121 -25 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Suns 0 1 0 83 124 -41 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 1 0 1 128 110 18 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Grizzlies 1 0 1 123 103 20 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Mavericks 0 1 0 110 128 -18 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Spurs 0 1 0 104 116 -12 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Pelicans 0 1 0 120 123 -3 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
76ers 2 0 1 110 103 7 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Pistons 1 0 1 121 113 8 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Hawks 1 0 1 132 125 7 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Raptors 1 0 1 135 92 43 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Wizards 1 0 1 128 116 12 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Hornets 1 0 1 110 103 7 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Pacers 1 0 1 123 120 3 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Knicks 0 1 0 100 106 -6 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Nets 0 1 0 103 110 -7 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Magic 0 1 0 125 132 -7 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Celtics 0 1 0 113 121 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Cavaliers 0 1 0 106 114 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Bucks 0 2 0 120.5 130 -9.5 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-2 2L
Bulls 1 1 0.5 112 130 -18 0-0 1-1 1-0 1-1 1-1 1W
Heat 0 1 0 106 131 -25 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 2 0 1 106 94 12 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Clippers 1 0 1 121 96 25 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Rockets 1 0 1 128 110 18 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Trail Blazers 1 0 1 124 83 41 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Lakers 1 0 1 127 105 22 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Grizzlies 1 0 1 123 103 20 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Timberwolves 1 0 1 131 106 25 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Nuggets 0 1 0 84 96 -12 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Spurs 0 1 0 104 116 -12 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Mavericks 0 1 0 110 128 -18 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Jazz 0 1 0 103 123 -20 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Warriors 0 1 0 105 127 -22 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Kings 0 1 0 96 121 -25 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Suns 0 1 0 83 124 -41 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Pelicans 0 1 0 120 123 -3 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 1 0 1 132 125 7 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Hornets 1 0 1 110 103 7 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Pistons 1 0 1 121 113 8 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Rockets 1 0 1 128 110 18 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Pacers 1 0 1 123 120 3 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Clippers 1 0 1 121 96 25 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Lakers 1 0 1 127 105 22 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Grizzlies 1 0 1 123 103 20 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Timberwolves 1 0 1 131 106 25 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Thunder 2 0 1 106 94 12 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
76ers 2 0 1 110 103 7 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Trail Blazers 1 0 1 124 83 41 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Raptors 1 0 1 135 92 43 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Wizards 1 0 1 128 116 12 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Bulls 1 1 0.5 112 130 -18 0-0 1-1 1-0 1-1 1-1 1W
Celtics 0 1 0 113 121 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Nets 0 1 0 103 110 -7 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Cavaliers 0 1 0 106 114 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Mavericks 0 1 0 110 128 -18 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Nuggets 0 1 0 84 96 -12 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Warriors 0 1 0 105 127 -22 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Heat 0 1 0 106 131 -25 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
Bucks 0 2 0 120.5 130 -9.5 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-2 2L
Pelicans 0 1 0 120 123 -3 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
Knicks 0 1 0 100 106 -6 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Magic 0 1 0 125 132 -7 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Suns 0 1 0 83 124 -41 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Kings 0 1 0 96 121 -25 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Spurs 0 1 0 104 116 -12 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Jazz 0 1 0 103 123 -20 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
  • 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

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