Thunder vs Lakers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 7

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 07, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Lakers (25-29) are -6.5 favorites vs. the Thunder (25-28)
  • Total (Over/Under): 239.5 points
  • Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 10:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on SportsNet LA & BSOK

The Oklahoma City Thunder visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Los Angeles.

The Lakers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Thunder vs Lakers Over/Under is 239.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Thunder are 33-20 against the spread, while the Lakers are 25-27 against the spread.

How many points does Lebron need to pass Kareem?

Lebron James has 38,352 points and needs just 36 points to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the NBA all-time scoring record of 38,387 points.

Will Lebron James pass Kareem tonight?

Lebron James has averaged 30.0 points per game this season. He will need 6 more points than his average to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar tonight. The Bucks are tied for the 2nd best defense in the NBA this season.


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Thunder vs. Lakers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Oklahoma City Thunder+6.5 -110O 239.5 -110+200
Los Angeles Lakers -6.5 -110U 239.5 -110-250

Lakers vs Thunder Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Lakers will win Tuesday‘s game with 65.7% confidence.

Lakers vs Thunder Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Lakers will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 51.1% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Thunder and Lakers, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the 2H Moneyline in 47 of their last 79 games (+35.44 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Moneyline in 32 of their last 79 games (+22.20 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Team Total Over in 50 of their last 79 games (+16.30 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Game Total Over in 48 of their last 79 games (+15.00 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have covered the Spread in 49 of their last 81 games (+15.00 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 53 games (+21.44 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 4Q Spread in 31 of their last 42 games (+18.55 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 2Q Spread in 35 of their last 51 games (+17.02 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 31 games (+16.74 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Team Total Over in 42 of their last 67 games (+13.15 Units / 17% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Thunder have gone 33-20 (+11.1 Units / 19.06% ROI).

  • 25-28 against the Moneyline (+14.8 Units / 23.09% ROI)
  • 30-22 against the Over for game total points (+5.8 Units / 9.95% ROI)
  • 22-30 against the Under for game total points (-11 Units / -18.87% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 25-27 (-4.75 Units / -7.99% ROI).

  • 25-29 against the Moneyline (+3.45 Units / 5.1% ROI)
  • 29-25 against the Over for game total points (+1.5 Units / 2.53% ROI)
  • 25-29 against the Under for game total points (-6.9 Units / -11.62% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Team Total Under in 29 of their last 75 games (-24.05 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 82 games (-19.97 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 82 games (-16.59 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 11 of their last 36 games at home (-16.35 Units / -42% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Game Total Under in 32 of their last 75 games (-15.30 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the Team Total Under in 29 of their last 79 games (-28.15 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 83 games (-24.70 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the Game Total Under in 30 of their last 79 games (-22.80 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 83 games (-20.07 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 33 of their last 79 games (-17.50 Units / -20% ROI)

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

The Thunder are 1-36 (.027) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .154

The Thunder are 1-21 (.045) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .156

The Thunder are 15-23 (.395) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .548

The Thunder are 22-13 (.629) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .541

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

The Lakers are 24-36 (.400) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .541

The Lakers are 13-17 (.433) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .531

The Lakers are 30-15 (.667) when forcing 10 or more steals since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .600

The Lakers are 6-24 (.200) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .272

Injury Report: Lakers vs. ThunderTuesday‘s Game, Feb. 7

  • Austin Reaves (Lakers): Reaves is probable for Tuesday’s (Feb. 7) game against Oklahoma City.
  • LeBron James (Lakers): James is questionable for Tuesday’s (Feb. 7) game against Oklahoma City.
  • Anthony Davis (Lakers): Davis is probable for Tuesday’s (Feb. 7) game against Oklahoma City.
  • Chet Holmgren (Thunder): Holmgren will miss the 2022-23 season with Lisfranc injury to his right foot, according to Adrian Wojnarowsk of ESPN.
  • Aleksej Pokusevski (Thunder): Thunder announced Pokusevski suffered a non-displaced tibial plateau fracture in his left leg and will be reevaluated in 6-8 weeks.
  • Luguentz Dort (Thunder): Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said Dort is certainly not close to playing, according to Rylan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com.

Oklahoma City Thunder Offensive Stats & Trends

The Thunder have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (4,715 assists/ 2,890 TOs) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Thunder have averaged 1.18 points per shot (10,921 points/9,236 shots) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.26

The Thunder have averaged 1.20 points per shot (22,282 points/18,565 shots) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Thunder have averaged 1.20 points per shot (14,722 points/12,227 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (200 assists/ 92 TOs) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.6

The Lakers have a TS% of 47% in the last two weeks — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Lakers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (5,103 assists/ 2,924 TOs) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Lakers averaged 109.5 points per game (7,887 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

Oklahoma City Thunder Defensive Stats & Trends

The Thunder have averaged 5.0 blocks per game (266 blocks/53 games) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Thunder have averaged 7.8 steals per game (1,057 steals/135 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Thunder have averaged 8.2 steals per game (435 steals/53 games) this season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Thunder have 435 steals this season — 8th most among NBA teams

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 6.5 steals per game (352 steals/54 games) this season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Lakers have averaged 35.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,917 rebounds/54 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.0

The Lakers have averaged 4.9 blocks per game (673 blocks/136 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Lakers have averaged 5.1 blocks per game (1,059 blocks/208 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8


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