The Oklahoma City Thunder (36-37) square off against the Los Angeles Lakers (36-37) on Friday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Thunder vs. Lakers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Thunder lost 125-107 to the Los Angeles Clippers Thursday and failed to cover as 4.5-point road underdogs. Oklahoma City is currently the No. 11 seed in the Western Conference, on the end of a 3-team tie with the No. 9 Lakers and No. 10 New Orleans Pelicans.
The Lakers covered as 1.5-point favorites in Wednesday’s 122-111 home victory vs. the Phoenix Suns. Los Angeles is sitting as the No. 9 seed in the Western Conference, on top of the 3-way tie with the Pelicans and Thunder.
Oklahoma City and Los Angeles have split their first 2 meetings this season straight up and against the spread with the road team winning and covering as an underdog in both meetings as the Over cashed twice.
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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 8:30 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Thunder +195 (bet $100 to win $195) | Lakers -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Thunder +5.5 (-110) | Lakers -5.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Thunder at Lakers key injuries
Thunder
- Not Yet Submitted
Lakers
- F Anthony Davis (foot) probable
- F LeBron James (foot) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Thunder at Lakers picks and predictions
Prediction
Lakers 122, Thunder 115
Moneyline
AVOID.
The Lakers (-230) are expected to come away with the victory at home on Friday, but taking them at the current odds isn’t worth the risk.
Against the spread
LEAN LAKERS -5.5 (-110).
Both teams are vying for a spot in the playoffs or a play-in spot, but the Lakers are likely more motivated to advance to the postseason. The Thunder are also playing on the 2nd leg of a back-to-back, so they could rest some of their starters on Friday.
The Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games against a team with a losing road record.
Over/Under
The Over has hit in the first two meetings this season, and I’ll take OVER 232.5 (-112) for Friday’s bout. The Thunder and the Lakers are both top 3 in pace this season, which should lead to more points.
Oklahoma City is 6-1 to the Over in its last 7 games playing on 0 days of rest, while the Over is 9-4 in its last 13 meetings with Los Angeles.
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