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NBA Playoffs Betting Preview: Lakers vs Thunder

The No. 4 seed LA Lakers (53-29, 25-16 away) face the No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18, 34-7 at home) in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

Get the Best Bet for the Game

We strongly fancy the chances of the Thunder beating the Lakers handsomely. That is why we’re having a wager on them at -15.5 on the spread at -115.

123-87 Win for Thunder in Pair’s Last Encounter

LA Lakers triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Houston Rockets were beaten 98-78 at Toyota Center. LeBron James poured in 28 points, with Rui Hachimura contributing 21 and Austin Reaves adding 15.

Oklahoma City Thunder won last time out by a 131-122 scoreline. On the road against Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center, they made it four wins on the spin. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, Chet Holmgren had 24 points and 12 rebounds, with Ajay Mitchell registering 22 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Thunder beat the Lakers when the teams last met. It was a 123-87 scoreline at Crypto.com Arena. The Thunder have racked up five straight victories over the Lakers. On the head-to-head front, they have won 6 of the past 10.

NBA Reg. Season W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder logo Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Lakers logo Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
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LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Lakers are averaging 104.5 points, 40.4 rebounds, 26.6 assists, 9.5 steals and 5.5 blocks while shooting 49.7% from the field and 70.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 99.8 points and 42.2 rebounds per matchup.

LeBron James is averaging 21.1 points and 7.9 assists, while DeAndre Ayton averages 8.8 rebounds and Rui Hachimura 2.5 (59.5%) 3-pointers made.

Oklahoma City Thunder – Last 10 Games

The Thunder have won 8 and lost 2 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 123.7 points, 44.4 rebounds, 29.1 assists, 10.2 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 50.1% from the field and 81.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 108.8 points and 41.9 rebounds.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 22.8 points and 6.5 assists, while Chet Holmgren has an average of 6.9 rebounds and Isaiah Joe 2.5 (52.1%) 3-pointers made.

LA Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Picks

Our expert LA Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop guidance to a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

Thunder can enjoy a huge win in this NBA showdown and we’re heading to the spread. Back the big favorites off -15.5 to cover the line at -115.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our NBA handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Lakers vs Thunder stats:

  • The -15.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The -15.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 2 consecutive games against Lakers.

Thunder -15.5 Probability

The top betting sites are estimating that there is a 53.5% likelihood of this pick winning. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Rui Hachimura Over 0.5 Assists -233 BetMGM logo

Rui Hachimura (Lakers) has covered the 0.5 assists total in 5 straight games on the road. We expect this trend to continue which means him covering the Player Assists line at available betting odds of -233.

Latest Rui Hachimura Player Prop Odds


Ajay Mitchell Under 15.5 Points -108 BetMGM logo

Ajay Mitchell (Thunder) has scored an average of 10 points in the past 4 home games. This gives us confidence that he might not cover the line and you can wager on Player Points at betting odds of -108.

Latest Ajay Mitchell Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Thunder -15.5
Totals Over 213.5
Player Assists Rui Hachimura Over 0.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Thunder -15.5 on the spread, combined with Over 213.5 and Rui Hachimura (Lakers) to have Over 0.5 assists.

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 100 - 119 Thunder logo Thunder

There's a speculative wager that can be enjoyed on the Thunder when it comes to the correct score lines. Taking them to triumph 119-100 should provide some entertainment.

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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 Heavy Favorites in Eyes of the Books

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Oklahoma City Thunder a 92% chance of winning this NBA game which means they’re overwhelming -1111 favorites with the sportsbooks. LA Lakers are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +700.

The current spread is 15.5 and the total points line is 213.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. The Over 213.5 selection is available to back at -110.

No matter if you're betting before the tip-off or during live basketball action, the top NBA sportsbooks have you covered with countless game lines and team props. It’s a major advantage to have such a deep pool of options at your fingertips.

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

In terms of scoring most points, favorite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is available at -125 to rack up Over 31.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -109 is available.

Player Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 31.5
-125
Under 31.5
-109
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Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 21.5
-112
Under 21.5
-122
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 20.5
-110
Under 20.5
-123
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 16.5
-127
Under 16.5
-108
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Player Assists
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 7.5
+102
Under 7.5
-139
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-118
Under 7.5
-115
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Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 5.5
+117
Under 5.5
-159
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 4.5
-149
Under 4.5
+113
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Player Rebounds
Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 9.5
+104
Under 9.5
-141
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 7.5
+114
Under 7.5
-154
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Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-133
Under 7.5
-100
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Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)
Over 7.5
-147
Under 7.5
+107
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Thunder Count Nine Wins in Previous Ten at Home

The Thunder have a 9-1 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 120.30 points per contest and giving up 106.10.

The Lakers own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 113.50 points scored and 115.00 points allowed.

The last time the Thunder faced the Lakers at Paycom Center, they won 139-96. In the previous 10 head-to-head matchups at Paycom Center, both teams have come away with five wins.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O213.5 U213.5
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Home Stats 9-1 226.40 120.30 106.10 7 3
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Away Stats 6-4 228.50 113.50 115.00 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O213.5 = Games Over 213.5 Points
  • U213.5 = Games Under 213.5 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
  • 6 wins and 4 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 6 38.75 139 50 23.2 8.3 1.5 7.2 0.3 1.3
Rui Hachimura 6 38.13 95 7 15.8 1.2 2.8 4.0 0.7 1.0
Luke Kennard 6 36.33 75 18 12.5 3.0 1.7 4.2 0.2 1.0

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 4 35.73 135 32 33.8 8.0 1.3 3.8 0.8 0.5
Chet Holmgren 4 30.25 69 5 17.3 1.3 1.8 8.5 2.0 1.3
Ajay Mitchell 4 29.28 60 15 15.0 3.8 2.3 5.0 - 1.0

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

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
07 Apr NBA
Thunder 123-87 Lakers

Previous Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

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
02 Apr NBA
Lakers 96-139 Thunder

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • 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