The Oklahoma City Thunder (25-28) and Los Angeles Lakers (25-29) meet Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Thunder vs. Lakers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Thunder failed to cover the spread as 3.5-point underdogs Monday in a 141-114 loss at the Golden State Warriors. G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a team-high 20 points for the Thunder, who have lost 3 of their last 4 games. Oklahoma City is 6-1 against the spread (ATS) in its last 7 games after a loss.
The Lakers failed to cover as 1.5-point underdogs Saturday in a 131-126 loss at the New Orleans Pelicans. F LeBron James finished with 27 points and is just 36 away from breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record. The 4-time NBA MVP’s scoring prop for Tuesday is set at Over 32.5 (-140) and Under 32.5 (+110). If James does not break Abdul-Jabbar’s record vs. the Thunder, the 4-time NBA champion’s next opportunity will be Thursday hosting the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Thunder at Lakers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:06 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Thunder +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Lakers -260 (bet $260 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Thunder +6.5 (-108) | Lakers -6.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 239.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
- LeBron breaks record Tuesday: +145
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Thunder at Lakers key injuries
Thunder
- Not yet submitted
Lakers
- C Anthony Davis (foot) probable
- F LeBron James (ankle) questionable
- G Austin Reaves (hamstring) probable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Thunder at Lakers picks and predictions
Prediction
Lakers 116, Thunder 115
Moneyline
PASS.
The Lakers (-260) should win, but Los Angeles is being slightly overvalued on the moneyline. Bet the spread and/or total instead. Tipico is offering a special, BOOSTED opportunity if you believe James breaks the record Tuesday. LEBRON JAMES TO SCORE 36+ POINTS is BOOSTED to +145.
Against the spread
BET THUNDER +6.5 (-108).
The Lakers have failed to cover in back-to-back games, and James nearing the all-time scoring record may be a distraction for Los Angeles. The Lakers face a Thunder team that has played well at Crypto.com Arena lately and is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Los Angeles. Oklahoma City will be motivated to bounce back after a 27-point loss Monday, while the Lakers may be in a letdown spot in their 1st home game after a 5-game road trip.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 239.5 (-110).
The Under is 7-1 in Oklahoma City’s last 8 games vs. teams with a losing record and 5-1 in Los Angeles’ last 6 after 2 days of rest. Los Angeles’ offense should regress toward the mean Tuesday as the Under has hit in 5 of the Lakers’ last 6 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous contest.
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