Lakers vs Thunder Predictions

The Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder face off in what is sure to be a promising western conference affair. While one team is in a different tier than the other, this is the NBA and either team can win any game. We will be sure to make sure you can profit while tuning into what is sure to be a firework-filled matchup. Let’s dive right into how this game will go down and who will end up covering the spread.

This game will take place at 10:00 PM ET in the Staples Center

Why bet the Thunder:

✅ It’s going to make you feel incredibly uneasy, but the Thunder should give the Lakers a bit of a tough game in this one. While the talent level on the floor won’t be close, the Lakers have nothing to go off with this current Thunder lineup. They will surprise the Lakers enough to at least keep the game close. 

✅ The injuries to LeBron James and Anthony Davis no longer look minuscule. James is healthy enough, but played three overtimes in his last two games while Davis is dealing with a serious case of inflammation in his ankle. Against the Thunder’s C-team, I expect the Lakers to protect their superstars. That might not mean the Thunder win, but they should stay competitive enough to cover the spread. 

✅ The Thunder are without a lot of their best players, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have plenty of weapons still. Hamidou Diallo has emerged as a stud and the veteran Al Horford has garnered a larger usage %. This team will fight tooth and nail against a Lakers team I expect to take the game off a bit. 

✅ Thunder are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 Wednesday games.

✅ Lakers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers predictions must be well-thought-out and researched. We are here to do the tough work so you don’t have to. This game might seem like a mismatch at first glance, but you must be able to navigate your way through the noise to see what is real.

Make sure to check out the Thunder vs Lakers predictions above and below as we look to keep you profitable while tuning into this spectacular WC showdown. You will not want to miss out.

The Lakers hold a distinct all-time advantage against the Thunder, winning close to 65% of their head-to-head matchups. With that said, that doesn’t matter when the teams take the court. It only matters what happens in those 48 minutes, and we are here to break them down.