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NBA Playoffs Betting Preview: Thunder vs Lakers

The No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18, 30-10 away) take on the No. 4 LA Lakers (53-29, 28-13 at home) in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals. OKC leads the series 2-0.

Lakers Can Keep It Close

There’s a compelling case to back the Lakers against the spread, as they should be able to deliver a solid performance back on home court. The underdogs look capable of covering the +8.5 line, with odds of -108 available.

Thunder Held Serve at Home

The Thunder kicked off the series with a 108-90 win in Game 1 before cruising past the Lakers 125-107 two nights ago, with both matchups played at Paycom Center.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren scored 22 points apiece to lead the Thunder, with Ajay Mitchell contributing 20. Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 31, while LeBron James had 23 and Rui Hachimura 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Thunder have won seven straight games against the Lakers and have taken eight of the last 10 head-to-head matchups.

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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Confirmed Starting Lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Chet Holmgren, Ajay Mitchell, Isaiah Hartenstein.

LA Lakers lineup: DeAndre Ayton, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs LA Lakers Prediction & Picks

Get the full betting picture for Oklahoma City Thunder vs LA Lakers, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, must-watch player props and a tailored same game parlay ready to use.

Game Prediction

Lakers look easy to back at -108 considering the underdogs have been given a generous spread of +8.5. This looks a great number when squaring off in this Western Conference semifinal.

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Key Thunder vs Lakers stats:

  • The +8.5 line has been covered by Lakers in 5 consecutive games at home.
  • The +8.5 line has been covered by Lakers in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The +8.5 line has been covered by Lakers in 18 of their last 20 games at home.

Lakers +8.5 Probability

The odds at the top NBA sportsbooks suggest our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. However, our cappers think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: LeBron James Over 21.5 Points -108 BetMGM logo

LeBron James (Lakers) has racked up Over 21.5 points in 4 straight games. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the line looks attractive, with -108 available that it’s covered.

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Marcus Smart Over 3.5 Rebounds +128 BetMGM logo

Marcus Smart (Lakers) has recorded Over 3.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of +128 are now available.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Lakers +8.5
Totals Over 211.5
Player Points LeBron James Over 21.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Lakers +8.5, Over 211.5 and LeBron James (Lakers) to score Over 21.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Thunder Thunder logo 110 - 106 Lakers logo Lakers

The Thunder are priced at appealing odds to secure a 112-105 win and they may just have the edge here. Expect a close contest where there isn’t much to split the teams.

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs LA Lakers 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 Taking No Chances With Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -370 betting favorites to win Game 3 which means a 79% chance of winning. The LA Lakers are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +300.

The spread is currently 9.5, with the total points line at 210.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you’re going for Over 210.5, then the odds are -114.

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

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Odds of -114 can be found for him scoring Over 29.5 points and there is -120 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 29.5
-114
Under 29.5
-120
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 22.5
-106
Under 22.5
-128
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Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 21.5
-114
Under 21.5
-120
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 16.5
-114
Under 16.5
-120
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Player Assists
LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-120
Under 7.5
-114
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 6.5
-130
Under 6.5
-105
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Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 5.5
-161
Under 5.5
+120
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Ajay Mitchell (Thunder)
Over 3.5
-137
Under 3.5
-100
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Player Rebounds
Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 8.5
-122
Under 8.5
-112
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Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-122
Under 8.5
-112
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Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)
Over 8.5
-130
Under 8.5
-105
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 6.5
-103
Under 6.5
-133
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The Lakers have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 home games, posting 111.00 points per contest while yielding 103.20.

The Thunder have a 8-2 record in their last 10 road games, putting up 120.80 points per contest and giving up 108.80.

The Thunder beat the Lakers 123-87 when they last met at Crypto.com Arena. Across the previous 10 head-to-head meetings at Crypto.com Arena, both teams have notched five wins.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O214.5 U214.5
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Home Stats 7-3 212.90 109.10 103.80 5 5
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Away Stats 8-2 231.40 122.60 108.80 8 2
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O214.5 = Games Over 214.5 Points
  • U214.5 = Games Under 214.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Stats
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Stats
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 7 34.2 198 49 28.3 7.0 1.3 3.3 1.0 0.7
Chet Holmgren 7 30.8 133 10 19.0 1.4 1.7 9.1 2.0 1.4
Ajay Mitchell 7 29.3 122 35 17.4 5.0 1.7 4.1 - 1.0

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
LeBron James 9 38.16 208 70 23.1 7.8 1.7 6.1 0.2 1.4
Rui Hachimura 9 38.12 150 15 16.7 1.7 3.2 3.9 0.6 1.0
Austin Reaves 5 35.54 93 29 18.6 5.8 1.2 3.4 1.0 -

Injuries & Suspensions

Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup
5 DeAndre Ayton
15 Austin Reaves
23 LeBron James
28 Rui Hachimura
36 Marcus Smart
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Confirmed Lineup
2 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
5 Luguentz Dort
7 Chet Holmgren
25 Ajay Mitchell
55 Isaiah Hartenstein

Previous Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

09 May NBA Playoffs
Thunder 131-108 Lakers
07 May NBA Playoffs
Lakers 107-125 Thunder
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

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

09 May NBA Playoffs
Thunder 131-108 Lakers
07 May NBA Playoffs
Lakers 107-125 Thunder
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

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

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