Lakers vs Thunder Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Apr. 8

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The Los Angeles Lakers visit Paycom Center to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EDT in Oklahoma City, OK, OK.

The are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Lakers vs Thunder Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Lakers are 43-33 against the spread, while the Thunder are 49-26 against the spread.


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Lakers vs. Thunder Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Lakers O
Oklahoma City Thunder U

Thunder vs Lakers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Thunder will win Tuesday‘s game with 80.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Lakers and Thunder.

Thunder vs Lakers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Lakers will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 54.6% confidence.


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  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 56 of their last 86 games (+22.60 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the Spread in 35 of their last 56 games (+14.10 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 1Q Spread in 27 of their last 38 games (+14.00 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 1H Spread in 51 of their last 85 games (+12.52 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 38 games (+11.35 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have covered the Spread in 59 of their last 93 games (+26.00 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Moneyline in 74 of their last 93 games (+19.45 Units / 4% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Team Total Over in 40 of their last 60 games (+16.95 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 38 of their last 52 games (+12.65 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Game Total Over in 32 of their last 51 games (+12.20 Units / 22% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 43-33 (+6.7 Units / 7.81% ROI).

  • 48-30 against the Moneyline (+5 Units / 2.89% ROI)
  • 39-39 against the Over for game total points (-3.9 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 39-39 against the Under for game total points (-3.95 Units / -4.6% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Thunder have gone 49-26 (+20.4 Units / 23.48% ROI).

  • 64-15 against the Moneyline (+15.25 Units / 3.46% ROI)
  • 43-35 against the Over for game total points (+4.5 Units / 5.18% ROI)
  • 35-43 against the Under for game total points (-12.3 Units / -14.15% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 60 games (-25.40 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 75 games (-20.30 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 60 games (-18.75 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 41 of their last 93 games (-17.55 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 51 games (-17.20 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 34 of their last 87 games (-26.00 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 86 games (-24.32 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 72 games (-20.77 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Team Total Over in 35 of their last 84 games (-19.60 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 75 games (-19.52 Units / -21% ROI)

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Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder

The Lakers are 0-11 (.000) when scoring fewer than 100 points since the start of the 2023-24 season — T-worst in the NBA. The Thunder have allowed 110.1 points per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th-best in the NBA.

The Lakers are undefeated (11-0) when winning the rebounding margin by 10 or more this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: .760

The Lakers are 8-3 (.727) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .544

The Lakers are 26-11 (.703) when they win the turnover margin this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .585

Oklahoma City Thunder: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers

The Thunder are 52-6 (.897) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .642

The Thunder were 23-5 (.821) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .604

The Thunder are 91-27 (.771) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .566

The Thunder are 34-4 (.895) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .558

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers averaged 30.1 points in the paint per game (2,470 points/82 games) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.4

The Lakers averaged 4.7 second chance points per game (384 points/82 games) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Lakers have averaged 11.1 second chance points per game (909 points/82 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1

The Lakers averaged 10.9 second chance points per game (435 points/40 games) on the road last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

Oklahoma City Thunder Offensive Stats & Trends

The Thunder shot 41% from three (558/1,378) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Thunder have averaged 12.3 turnovers per game (1,961 turnovers/160 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.9

The Thunder have averaged 11.9 turnovers per game (976 turnovers/82 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.9

The Thunder have averaged 11.8 turnovers per game (922 turnovers/78 games) this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.3

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers averaged 37.2 defensive rebounds per game (3,047 rebounds/82 games) last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 36.2 defensive rebounds per game (5,795 rebounds/160 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have allowed an average of 1.25 points per shot (18,377 points/14,644 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.28

The Lakers have averaged 7.5 steals per game (1,202 steals/160 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.8

Oklahoma City Thunder Defensive Stats & Trends

The Thunder have averaged 10.3 steals per game (807 steals/78 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.2

The Thunder have allowed opponents to shoot 43% (1,440/3,331) in the second half this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 47%

The Thunder averaged 6.6 blocks per game (538 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Thunder have allowed opponents to shoot 43% (1,398/3,215) on the road this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 47%


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