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Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Lakers (29-33) and Oklahoma City Thunder (28-33) meet Wednesday at Paycom Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Lakers vs. Thunder odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Lakers failed to cover the spread as 9-point underdogs Tuesday in a 121-109 loss at the Memphis Grizzlies. C Anthony Davis finished with 28 points and a game-high 19 rebounds in the absence of F LeBron James (foot), who will reportedly miss at least 2 weeks. Los Angeles is 2-5 against the spread (ATS) in its last 7 away games vs. teams with a winning record at home.

The Thunder failed to cover as 2.5-point home underdogs Tuesday in a 123-117 loss vs. the Sacramento Kings. F Jalen Williams scored a team-high 27 points as All-Star G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (health and safety protocols) missed his 3rd straight game. Oklahoma City is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games after failing to cover in its previous contest.

This is the 2nd meeting this season between the Lakers and Thunder. Oklahoma City covered as a 6.5-point road underdog in a 133-130 win as the Over (241) cashed Feb. 7.

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Lakers at Thunder odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:05 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lakers +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Thunder -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Lakers +2.5 (-105) | Thunder -2.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Lakers at Thunder key injuries

Lakers

Not yet submitted

Thunder

Not yet submitted

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Lakers at Thunder picks and predictions

Prediction

Thunder 115, Lakers 106

Moneyline

PASS.

The Thunder (-145) should win, but there is no need to buy the 2.5 points since Oklahoma City will likely cover the short spread with a victory. Lay the points and/or bet the total instead.

Against the spread

BET THUNDER -2.5 (-115).

The Lakers are 5-10 without James this season and were outscored 75-60 in the 2nd half at the Grizzlies. After struggling to contain Memphis’ 9th-ranked offense, Los Angeles faces an even tougher task Wednesday vs. a Thunder team that is 3rd in points per game this season. Oklahoma City has not failed to cover in 3 consecutive home games this season and should be able to bounce back Wednesday after failing to cover in back-to-back games at Paycom Center.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 227.5 (-108).

The Under is 3-0-1 in Los Angeles’ last 4 games and 6-2 in the Lakers’ last 8 after a loss. The Under has hit in 7 of Oklahoma City’s last 9 games vs. teams with a losing record and is 3-1-1 in the Thunder’s last 5 overall.

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Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Lakers (13-13) travel to Paycom Center Friday to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (8-16). Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Lakers vs. Thunder odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Lakers are coming off a discouraging loss against the Memphis Grizzlies as road favorites Thursday. This will be their second of a back-to-back set of games before returning home.

Los Angeles is led by F LeBron James and F Anthony Davis. The Lakers are the worst team in the NBA against the spread (ATS) at just 9-17.

The Thunder are among the worst teams in the Western Conference but have been surprisingly good ATS this season at 15-9. They’re 7-4 ATS as a home side and 6-3 ATS as home underdogs. Oklahoma City is led by G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Lakers at Thunder odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:52 a.m. ET.

Money line: Lakers -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Thunder +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
Against the spread (ATS): Lakers -5.5 (-105) | Thunder +5.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Lakers at Thunder key injuries

Lakers (not officially submitted)

G Rajon Rondo (illness) questionable

Thunder

None affecting gambling odds

Lakers at Thunder odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 110, Thunder 107

Money line

PASS on the money line here.

I do have a slight lean to the Thunder. The Thunder are better at home and the Lakers are in the second game of a back-to-back set with an average roster age of almost 31, the oldest in the NBA by a wide margin.

Oklahoma City is the youngest team in the league and L.A. may not have the energy to take on a young team at home after playing a tough game Thursday. A win isn’t worth betting on.

Against the spread

BET on the THUNDER +5.5 (-120) as the better play on the spread. The Lakers are 1-2 ATS on the second night of a back-to-back this season and they’re 0-3 ATS as road favorites.

L.A. has the league’s 15th-best defensive rating with Oklahoma City just behind at 17th. It’s offensively where the difference starts to be clear.

However, with older players like F Carmelo Anthony and James in their rotation, I’m willing to bet an away meeting against an ultra-young team doesn’t bode well for their shooting.

The Thunder beat the Lakers in Oklahoma City on the second day of a back-to-back already once this season. Can history repeat itself? Play the THUNDER +5.5 (-120) here.

Over/Under

BET on the UNDER 217.5 (-108) as the better side of the total. There are several reasons for this, one being the relative strength of these two defenses as compared to the two offenses.

Both teams have been better defensively this season. The Thunder have missed 100 points in three of their last six games. They just aren’t consistently a great offensive team.

OKC is just 10-14 on the Over/Under. With one team laggy and the other just not great offensively, I’d play the Under.

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LA Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s LA Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Lakers (2-2) will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (0-4) at Paycom Center tonight. Tip is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Lakers at Thunder odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

With both teams coming off a game yesterday, the Thunder should get a slight lean as they’re the healthier and younger team.

In an overtime thriller with the San Antonio Spurs, PF Anthony Davis went down. With SF LeBron James already out, the Lakers may struggle against one of the worst teams in the division.

The Thunder are coming off an 8-point home loss to the Warriors, their fourth straight. The Thunder and Detroit Pistons are the league’s lone winless teams.

They’ll look to change that Wednesday night against a shorthanded Lakers.

Lakers at Thunder odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 6:20 p.m. ET.

Money line: Lakers -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Thunder +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
Against the spread (ATS): Lakers -4.5 (-110) | Thunder +4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 215.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Lakers at Thunder key injuries

Lakers

PF Anthony Davis (right knee) questionable
SF Trevor Ariza (right ankle) out
SG Wayne Ellington (left hamstring) questionable
SF Talen Horton-Tucker (right thumb) out
SF LeBron James (right ankle) out
SG Kendrick Nunn (right knee) out

Thunder

C Mike Muscala (rest) out

Lakers at Thunder odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Thunder 108, Lakers 103

Money line

“LEAN” on the THUNDER (+155) as a great plus-money bet. PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is an ultra-talented guard, and he finally got going last night against the Warriors.

While the Thunder didn’t win, they did hold a lead for the bulk of the first half, losing after a 33-17 third-quarter from Golden State. They finally showed competence.

That said, the Lakers played an overtime game against the Spurs and have the oldest roster in the NBA, by a long shot. They should be worn down while the Thunder look spry.

That’s a key reason why I’m taking OKC.

Against the spread

BET the THUNDER +4.5 (-110) as Oklahoma City’s backcourt is aggressive and lengthy defensively.

The Thunder put up a strong fight against the Warriors. They came up short, but they did manage to cover the 9-point spread and hold two-time MVP PG Stephen Curry and rising star SG Jordan Poole to just 33 combined points.

With C Derrick Favors back in action after a game of rest, they should be able to hold down the LA frontcourt, especially with AD sounding more like he’ll be sidelined.

It’d be shocking to see him play on a back-to-back following an ankle injury, despite his questionable tag.

Nonetheless, lean to the Thunder; they’ll be at home and with a strong defensive backcourt. The Lakers backcourt will have to be their strength, and I’d bet against that happening… pun intended.

Over/Under

“LEAN” to the UNDER 215.5 (-112) as I feel the Lakers may struggle to score.

Even if Davis does play, he should see reduced minutes.

Without Davis and many of their key role players, as you can tell by the lengthy list above, the Lakers will be banking on a supernova performance from Russell Westbrook and Malik Monk to get the job done.

I’m not willing to bet they manage to up big-time points on an opposing backcourt of the 6-foot-3 215-pound SG Lu Dort and 6-foot-6 SGA.

Also, the Lakers rank outside the top ten in offensive rating with the Thunder in the bottom three. Without their two stars, the Lakers would likely be with OKC at the bottom of that rankings.

With that in mind, I’m leaning to the Under in this one.

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