The Oklahoma City Thunder play the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on Tipico Sportsbook.
The game tips off at 7 p.m. Central Time and can be seen on Bally Sports Oklahoma.
Russell Westbrook will be returning to Oklahoma City for the third time since he spent the first 11 years of his career there. He scored more than 30 points in both games and had a triple-double.
The Lakers have been off to a slow start this season, but with the Thunder holding an 0-4 record, Los Angeles (2-2) has a chance to get over .500 for the first time this season.
Thunder vs. Lakers notable injuries:
LeBron James missed the game against the San Antonio Spurs due to a right ankle injury, and Anthony Davis had knee soreness following that game. On the second night of a back-to-back, it will be interesting to see how the Lakers’ final injury report looks.
The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook
- Point spread: Thunder +6.5
- Money line: Lakers -270/Thunder +210
- Over-under: 216.5
Advice and prediction
Gilgeous-Alexander has been hot the last two games and reached 30 points for the first time this season just one night ago. Oklahoma City came together in a way they hadn’t in the three first games of the season, but once the 3-point shooting dried up, the offense vanished.
The injury situation to James and Davis makes this interesting for the Thunder, though. Los Angeles has a very top-heavy team, and missing one or both players would affect the group.
However, even if neither of them play, the Lakers still have Westbrook. Thunder fans know better than anyone how the star guard can pull a team to victory.
The injury uncertainty makes me uncomfortable to predict this outcome, because I think the Thunder could win if James and Davis are out. But I’m not necessarily confident they would. If both players miss the game, I’d expect low scoring from both teams but ultimately a Los Angeles win. Something like:
Prediction: Lakers 108, Thunder 103
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