LA Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

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 1.91 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.

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

	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L

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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.

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.

Expert NBA Analysis

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.

Lakers vs Thunder Prediction

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 1.91 and cheer on points.

If you want to go Over on the Totals at a bigger price, then you can combine this pick with other selections in a Bet Builder until you’re happy with the potential return.

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.

Our Pick

Over 225.5 Points @ 1.91 Bet Now

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Player Props

Austin Reaves Over 18.5 Points 1.83

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 1.83 when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.

Latest Austin Reaves Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 18.5

1.83

Under 18.5

1.91

Assists

Over 4.5

2.02

Under 4.5

1.74

Rebounds

Over 4.5

1.93

Under 4.5

1.81

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LeBron James Over 6.5 Assists 1.79

LeBron James (Lakers) has racked up Over 6.5 assists in 5 straight road games. Using this stat, we can therefore back him at 1.79 when it comes to a Player Assists wager and hope that Overs comes in.

Latest LeBron James Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 22.5

1.88

Under 22.5

1.85

Assists

Over 6.5

1.79

Under 6.5

1.95

Rebounds

Over 7.5

1.95

Under 7.5

1.78

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers 105 - 124 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.

LA Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Thunder Big Favorites to Win

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Oklahoma City Thunder are red-hot 1.26 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 4.10.

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 1.91.

If you think the Thunder can reach 20 points first, then odds of 1.53 are available for the favorites to win. On the flip side, the Lakers are 2.55 to reach this total before their opponents.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Lakers

4.10

Thunder

1.26

Point Spread

Lakers +9.5

1.91

Thunder -9.5

1.91

Total Points

Under 230

1.91

Over 230

1.91

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is available at 1.88 to rack up Over 31.5 points. If you want to go Under, then 1.85 is available.

Player Points

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)

Over 31.5

1.88

Under 31.5

1.85

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 26.5

1.87

Under 26.5

1.87

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 22.5

1.88

Under 22.5

1.85

Jalen Williams (Thunder)

Over 19.5

1.79

Under 19.5

1.95

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 18.5

1.83

Under 18.5

1.91

Chet Holmgren (Thunder)

Over 14.5

1.88

Under 14.5

1.85

Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)

Over 9.5

1.88

Under 9.5

1.85

Luguentz Dort (Thunder)

Over 8.5

1.81

Under 8.5

1.93

Dorian Finney-Smith (Lakers)

Over 8.5

1.93

Under 8.5

1.81

Cason Wallace (Thunder)

Over 7.5

1.94

Under 7.5

1.80

Jaxson Hayes (Lakers)

Over 6.5

1.78

Under 6.5

1.96

Player Assists

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 7.5

2.08

Under 7.5

1.70

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)

Over 6.5

1.67

Under 6.5

2.12

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 6.5

1.79

Under 6.5

1.95

Jalen Williams (Thunder)

Over 4.5

1.76

Under 4.5

2.00

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 4.5

2.02

Under 4.5

1.74

Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)

Over 3.5

2.30

Under 3.5

1.57

Player Rebounds

Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)

Over 8.5

1.79

Under 8.5

1.95

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 8.5

1.97

Under 8.5

1.77

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 7.5

1.95

Under 7.5

1.78

Chet Holmgren (Thunder)

Over 7.5

1.93

Under 7.5

1.80

Jaxson Hayes (Lakers)

Over 5.5

1.91

Under 5.5

1.83

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)

Over 4.5

1.94

Under 4.5

1.79

Jalen Williams (Thunder)

Over 4.5

1.81

Under 4.5

1.93

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 4.5

1.93

Under 4.5

1.81

Dorian Finney-Smith (Lakers)

Over 4.5

2.12

Under 4.5

1.68

Luguentz Dort (Thunder)

Over 3.5

1.87

Under 3.5

1.87

Cason Wallace (Thunder)

Over 2.5

1.67

Under 2.5

2.12

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Starting Lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder Confirmed Lineup

2 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

5 Luguentz Dort

7 Chet Holmgren

8 Jalen Williams

55 Isaiah Hartenstein

LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup

11 Jaxson Hayes

15 Austin Reaves

17 Dorian Finney-Smith

23 LeBron James

77 Luka Doncic

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

• 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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