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NBA Betting Preview: Lakers vs Thunder

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

Should We Go Over or Under the Total?

There’s juice available when it comes to backing Over 209.5 points between the Lakers and the Thunder. Our prediction is priced up at -108 which looks well worth taking.

Thunder Have 7 Wins in Past 10 on H2H

LA Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder were in action at Paycom Center two nights ago, with the Thunder recording a 108-90 victory.

Chet Holmgren bagged 24 points and 12 rebounds for the Thunder, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 18 points and Ajay Mitchell 18. For the Lakers, LeBron James finished with 27 points, Rui Hachimura 18 and Marcus Smart 12.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Thunder have racked up six straight victories over the Lakers. On the head-to-head front, they have won 7 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

The Lakers have 7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 104.8 points, 40.7 rebounds, 26.6 assists, 9.6 steals and 5.6 blocks while shooting 49.3% from the field and 74.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 98.3 points and 42.0 rebounds per contest.

LeBron James is averaging 23.8 points and 8.5 assists, while DeAndre Ayton averages 9.7 rebounds and Rui Hachimura 2.7 (57.4%) 3-pointers made.

Oklahoma City Thunder – Last 10 Games

The Thunder have won 8 and lost 2 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 120.6 points, 43.8 rebounds, 28.8 assists, 9.8 steals and 5.5 blocks per game while shooting 49.6% from the field and 82.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 108.2 points and 42.2 rebounds.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 21.8 points and 6.4 assists, while Chet Holmgren has an average of 7.7 rebounds and Luguentz Dort 2.0 (40.0%) 3-pointers made.

LA Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Picks

We’ve got your LA Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder bets covered, including our expert match prediction, top correct score pick, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Game Prediction

The teams are certainly capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 209.5 as a value pick at -108 for this NBA contest.

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 209.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Lakers games on the road.
  • The 209.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Lakers games on the road.
  • The 209.5 line has been covered in 18 of the last 20 Thunder games.
  • The 209.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Thunder games.

Over 209.5 Probability

If you go by the top NBA sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.8% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Isaiah Hartenstein Over 7.5 Points -135 BetMGM logo

Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder) has had Over 7.5 points in 6 straight games. This leads us nicely to back him to cover the Player Points line, with odds of -135 on offer for this bet.

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Isaiah Hartenstein Under 3.5 Assists -182 BetMGM logo

Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder) has finished with Under 3.5 assists in 7 of the past 8 games. We can therefore feel confident that he might fall short on the Player Assists front and there is -182 available for this prop bet.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 209.5
Spread Lakers +15.5
Player Points Isaiah Hartenstein Over 7.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers Lakers logo 103 - 114 Thunder logo Thunder

There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on the Thunder to enjoy a 114-103 winning scoreline.

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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 According to Latest Odds

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Oklahoma City Thunder a 90% chance of winning this NBA game which means they’re overwhelming -909 favorites with the sportsbooks. At +640, LA Lakers are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is 15.5 and the total points line is currently 209.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. The Over 209.5 selection is available to back at -108.

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

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -125 that he gets Over 28.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -109.

Player Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 28.5
-125
Under 28.5
-109
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 20.5
-128
Under 20.5
-106
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Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 18.5
-114
Under 18.5
-118
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 16.5
-108
Under 16.5
-127
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Player Assists
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 7.5
+108
Under 7.5
-147
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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
+108
Under 5.5
-147
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Ajay Mitchell (Thunder)
Over 3.5
-133
Under 3.5
-100
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Player Rebounds
Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 8.5
-127
Under 8.5
-108
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Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-133
Under 8.5
-103
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Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)
Over 8.5
-100
Under 8.5
-135
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 6.5
-120
Under 6.5
-114
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Thunder Hold Edge in Recent Head-to-Head Matchups at Paycom Center

The Thunder have put together three consecutive victories at Paycom Center. They have nine wins and one loss in the last 10 home games, averaging 120.70 points scored and 104.90 points allowed.

The Lakers have five wins and five losses in the last 10 games away from home, putting up 109.10 points per contest and giving up 113.20.

The Thunder beat the Lakers 108-90 in their most recent meeting at Paycom Center. Across 10 head-to-head meetings at Paycom Center, the Thunder have come away with six wins, while the Lakers have 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

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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

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 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