The Thunder are all set to face off against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, Nov 30. Today’s game is slated to tip off at 8:00 ET and will be shown on BSO. Oklahoma City enters this contest as 5.5-point favorites, and the over/under total stands at 233. Can the Lakers come out on top as the favorite? Our Thunder vs. Lakers predictions can be found below.
Thunder vs. Lakers Odds
- Spread: Thunder -5.5
- Total 233
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Nov 30
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City OK
- TV: BSO
Lakers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Lakers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their last five road contests, Los Angeles has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1, while averaging 115 points per game.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Lakers have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
Thunder Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Thunder have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous home games, Oklahoma City has an ATS mark of 8-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 7-3 while averaging 115 points per game.
- As the betting favorite, the Thunder have an ATS mark of just 8-2 in their last ten games. Oklahoma City posted a straight up mark of 8-2 in these matchups.
Can Los Angeles Lock in a Road Win?
Facing the Thunder today, the Lakers look to maintain their record above .500, which currently stands at 11-8. In road games, the Lakers have a 4-6 record this season, in contrast to their 7-2 record when playing at home.
The Lakers recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 133 points against the Pistons. This output exceeded their season average of 112.9 points per game. So far this season, the Lakers offense has looked to push the pace, averaging 100.7 possessions per contest. For the season, they are 29th in field goal attempts per game and their season field goal percentage is 49%.
Coming into today’s game, the Lakers’ defense is giving up an average of 113.3 points per contest.
Los Angeles’ defense is currently forcing 14.7 turnovers per game, which is 24th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 5th in blocked shots, with an average of 6.2 rejections per game.
Do the Thunder Stand a Chance at Home?
Facing the Lakers today, the Thunder look to maintain their record above .500, which currently stands at 11-6. The team is presently 4th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Northwest division.
In their latest game, the Thunder offense put up 103 points against the Timberwolves. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 41.1% and made 11 threes. In terms of offense, the Thunder have a season-long field goal percentage of 49%, putting them 2nd in the NBA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 1st in percentage and 12th in three-pointers made.
So far this season, the Thunder defense has been performing well, ranking 9th in the NBA at 110.9 points allowed per contest.
Opponents are hitting 49.7% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 34.9% of their three-point attempts.
Thunder vs. Lakers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his points prop of 31.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -125 while the under is at -105. In his matchup vs. the Thunder, we are recommending to take the under on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his prop of 31.5 points. Our player projection model has him falling short of his prop with a projected 21.
- The Prop: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Under 31.5 Points (-105)
Thunder vs. Lakers Predictions
In this Thunder vs. Thunder matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Lakers at +5.5. While we project the Thunder to win 115-112, our recommendation is to bet on the Lakers for the point-spread.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 233 and our model has the Lakers and Thunder finishing with a combined 227 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Lakers +5.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook