Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis
Oklahoma City’s ATS win streak is up to three games after covering the spread in their 112-100 win over the Magic. The Thunder were favored by 11.5 points in that game. Keep reading for our Thunder vs Lakers Odds.
In the Western Conference, the Thunder are currently in 2nd place with a record of 27-11. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 15-8 and 12-3 in non-conference games.
Oklahoma City’s ATS record on the road is 11-6, and they have won their last two road games straight up. On the road, they have an average scoring margin of +6.9 points per game.
This season, the Thunder have been the underdog in 14 of their 38 games. As the underdog, they are 8-6 straight up and 10-4 against the spread. Today, they are getting 1.5 points as the underdog.
In their last game against the Magic, the Thunder won by a score of 112-100. The O/U line for that game was 231 points, and the Thunder covered the spread by 12 points.
The Thunder’s O/U record for the season is 22-16, and their last two games have gone under the posted totals. On average, their games have finished with 235.9 points.
Lakers’ Recent Loss and Upcoming Challenge
Today, the Lakers are favored by 1.5 points at home against the Thunder. In their last two games, the Lakers have been favored but have failed to cover the spread, going 9-14 ATS as the favorite this season.
In terms of their O/U record, the Lakers are 21-19 this season, with an average of 229.9 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 238, and 35 of their games have had lower over/under lines than that.
Los Angeles is currently 11th in the Western Conference with a record of 19-21. In the Pacific Division, they are in 4th place. In their last game, the Lakers lost to the Jazz by a score of 132-125. They were 2.5-point underdogs in that game.
This season, the Lakers are 16-24 ATS and have an average scoring differential of +4.0 points per game at home. In non-conference games, they are 5-7 compared to 14-14 against Western Conference opponents.
Game Information
| Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers |
| Location of the Game: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles |
| Date and Time: Monday, January 15th. 10:30 ET |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and SportsBettingAI Picks
| TEAM | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| Thunder | 119 | 235 | Spread OKC +1.5 |
ML OKC +102 |
UNDER 238 |
| Lakers | 116 | ||||
AI Picks: Oklahoma City Thunder 119 – Los Angeles Lakers 116
SBAI Picks: ATS Thunder +1.5 | ML Thunder +102 | UNDER 238
Thunder vs Lakers Odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this Matchup.
Oklahoma City Thunder Game Analysis
Coming into tonight’s game, the Thunder are one of the top offensive teams in the league, averaging 122.5 points per game (3rd). On the road, they are scoring 120 points per game (4th).
Oklahoma City’s offense has been efficient this season, as they are shooting 50% from the field (2nd). They are also one of the top three-point shooting teams, hitting 39% of their shots from beyond the arc (2nd).
So far this season, the Thunder have outscored the NBA scoring average in 76.3% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 9th in the league at 100.1 possessions per game.
On the season, the Thunder are 13th in the NBA stats in points allowed per game at 113.4. They are also 1st in field goal percentage allowed at 44.4%.
At home, Oklahoma City is giving up 113.6 points per game, which is 15th in the league. On the road, they are 6th in the NBA at 113.1 points per contest.
Over their last five games, the Thunder have been even better on defense, ranking 2nd in field goal percentage allowed at 42.9%.
So far this season, opponents have scored less than their season average in 52.6% of games vs. the Thunder. When it comes to three-point shooting, opposing teams have made more than their season average vs. Oklahoma City 60.5% of the time.
Los Angeles Lakers Game Analysis
When it comes to scoring, the Lakers are 19th in the NBA at 114.1 points per game. At home, they are averaging 114.6 points per game.
So far this season, the Lakers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 37.5% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 6th in the league at 100.7 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Lakers are 8th in field goal percentage at 48%. However, they are just 24th in three-point shooting at 35%.
When it comes to points allowed, the Lakers are 16th in the NBA standings, giving up 115.8 points per game. At home, they have been slightly better, ranking 9th at 110.6 points per game.
So far this season, opposing teams have hit 38.2% of their three-point attempts vs. the Lakers, which is 30th in the league. In terms of three-pointers made, they are also 30th, giving up 14.4 per game.
One area where the Lakers have been strong is in terms of free throws allowed. They are 3rd in the NBA, giving up just 20 made free throws per game.
Injury Report
For this NBA schedule, here is the NBA Injury Report for both teams:
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Knee – Questionable
- Anthony Davis – Ankle – Probable
- LeBron James – Ankle – Questionable
- Gabe Vincent – Knee – Out
- Cam Reddish – Knee – Out
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Head-to-Head
The last five times that the Lakers have hosted the Thunder, they have an above .500 record at 3-2. In the last three games as the favorite against the Thunder, the Lakers have put together a 2-1 vs. the spread. The last three times that the Lakers have hosted the Thunder, the over/under record is 3-0 with the teams combining for an average of 237 points. The over/under record in their last three overall matchups is 2-1.
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