Two of the better teams in the Western Conference will square off Saturday night as the Los Angeles Lakers (31-7) travel to Chesapeake Energy Arena to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (22-16). We analyze the Lakers-Thunder sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Lakers at Thunder: Key injuries
Lakers
- PF DeMarcus Cousins (knee) out
- PF Anthony Davis (tailbone) questionable
Thunder
- PF Nerlens Noel (ankle) out
Lakers at Thunder Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated Saturday at 11:50 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Thunder 109, Lakers 107
Moneyline (ML)
After an impressive win in Dallas without Anthony Davis Friday night, the Lakers (-115) are moneyline favorites over the THUNDER (-106). But with Davis being questionable for the game, it’s fair to wonder how much the Lakers will have in them tonight against a pretty good Thunder team. Given the Thunder are home and have better odds, I’m taking them to upset the Lakers on Saturday night.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The THUNDER (+1.5, -121) are less than a basket underdogs to the Lakers, and that doesn’t make much sense considering they last played on Thursday and have won seven of their last eight games at home. They are also an incredible 8-0 against the spread in their previous eight contests and are suddenly one of the better teams in the west. Don’t be surprised if the Lakers have tired legs and fail to cover the spread despite being the better team. This is a game the Thunder should be able to steal.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this matchup is set at 217.5, which feels about right considering both of these teams are in the top 10 for scoring defense. If Davis doesn’t play, the Lakers might not have enough scoring to reach 105 points, making the over tough to pick. I like the UNDER (-115) to hit, albeit slightly.
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