Thunder vs Lakers Prediction and Odds

Thunder vs Lakers Prediction and Odds: The bookmakers have favored the host Los Angeles Lakers over the visitors OKC Thunder.

The Los Angeles Lakers (25-29) and the OKC Thunder (25-27) will square off in the forthcoming NBA match. Up until this point, the Thunder’s campaign has not been fulfilling. They must play consistently well to increase their chances of making the playoffs. At the moment, Oklahoma is ranked 12th in the Western Conference. The Thunder just defeated the Houston Rockets with a resounding 153-121 victory.

The Los Angeles Lakers have experienced more disappointment this season. The Lakers’ fortunes this season have been significantly improved by LeBron James’ presence. At the moment, they are ranked 13th in the Western Conference with a record of (25-29). The Lakers will be hosting the Thunders on Wednesday (8th Feb).

Thunder vs Lakers Prediction and Odds: Last 5 Games Stats

The OKC Thunder have won 3 of the last 5 away fixtures.

The wins came against the likes of the Denver Nuggets, Brooklyn Nets, and Chicago Bulls. They lost to the Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings. The Thunder have won 9 out of 25 away games this season.

In the last 5 away games

  • The OKC Thunder have scored 111.2 points per game.
  • The OKC Thunder have conceded 108.2 points per game.
  • Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 3
  • Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 1

The LA Lakers have won 3 of the last 5 home fixtures.

The wins came against the San Antonio Spurs, Memphis Grizzlies, and the Houston Rockets. They lost to the Los Angeles Clippers and the Sacramento Kings. The Lakers have a home record of 13-12 in the current season.

In the last 5 away games

  • The LA Lakers have scored 120.2 points per game.
  • The LA Lakers have conceded 121.2 points per game.
  • Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 1
  • Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 3

The home advantage will be on the side of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Thunder vs Lakers Prediction: Attack and Defense Analysis

Attack

The OKC Thunder have maintained a scoring rate of 117.3 points per game. In shooting, they attained a success rate of 46.9% in field goals, 36.3% in 3-pointers, and 79.7% in free throws. The Thunder rank 15 in the offense with an Adjusted Offensive Rating of 114.0.

The LA Lakers have maintained a scoring rate of 117.1 points per game this season. They shot 48.1% from the field and 33.6% from the 3-point line. The free throw accuracy is currently at 78.2%. With an Adjusted Offensive Rating of 113.6, the Lakers rank 20 in the offense among all sides.

The OKC Thunder are slightly ahead in the offense.

Defense

The OKC Thunder have been conceding 115.9 points per game in the current season. They maintained an average of 44.2 rebounds along with 8.2 steals and 5.1 blocks per game. The Thunder are given a rating of 112.8 in the defense with a rank of 9 among all sides.

The LA Lakers have been conceding 118.3 points per game till now. They played with an average of 45.1 rebounds per game. The average number of steals per game is currently at 6.5 while the average number of blocks per game stands at 4.6. The Lakers are rated 114.7 on defense with a rank of 20 in the league.

The OKC Thunder have an upper hand in the defense as well.

Thunder vs Lakers Prediction and Odds

The Oklahoma City Thunder are expected to win this game as per the bookmakers. The latest odds and predictions for this game will be updated 24 hours before the game.

Spread 

  • Los Angeles Lakers: -8 (-119)
  • OKC Thunder: +8 (-119)

Moneyline

  • Los Angeles Lakers: -400
  • OKC Thunder: +250

Win Probability

  • Los Angeles Lakers: 66%
  • OKC Thunder: 34%
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Lakers vs Thunder Prediction and Odds: Last Game Analysis

Can the Thunder gain momentum?

Oklahoma City Thunder met Houston Rockets at their last away game on Thursday (2nd Feb). They defeated the Houston Rockets by a score of 32 in the previous game. Throughout all four quarters, the Thunder outplayed the Rockets and appeared to be in lethal form. They had a field-goal percentage of 57.7% and a 3-point percentage of 45.7%. Along with their attacking prowess, the Thunder also played solid defense. They had 42 fewer boards than the Rockets. Additionally, Oklahoma triumphed 27-12 in fast break points.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had one of his best nights of the season as he finished with 42 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists. Mike Muscala scored 19 points with 6 rebounds.

Can the Lakers dominate at home?

The Los Angeles Lakers were looking good from the start when they faced the San Antonio Spurs in their last home game on January 25. The Spurs were leading in the first quarter. However, the amazing effort by Lebron James throughout the game led the Lakers to victory. Anthony Davis scored 21 points with 12 rebounds. Lebron had 11 assists.

It was Keldon Johnson for the Spurs with 25 points. Great effort by Jakob Poeltl and Tre Jones on the defensive end of the court however the Spurs fell short offensively.

Thunder vs Lakers Prediction and Odds: Head-to-Head Stats

There have been 260 regular season games between these two games in the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers are leading with 151 wins, while the Oklahoma City Thunder won 109 games.

If we check out the recent meetings, the Lakers have an upper hand. The previous clash took place in the previous season on 8 April 2022. The Lakers won that matchup with a score of 101-120.

Head-to-Head: Key Highlights (Last 5 Meetings)

  • The Los Angeles Lakers hosted 3 games and won two of them.
  • Average Number of Total Points scored: 221.6.6
  • Average Number of Points scored by the LA Lakers: 107.8
  • Average Number of Points scored by the OKC Thunder: 113.8

Lakers vs Thunder Prediction and Odds: Players to Watch Out

LA Lakers

LeBron James (Small Forward)

Points Per Game: 30.0 | Rebounds Per Game: 8.5 | Assists Per Game: 7.1

Anthony Davis (Power Forward)

Points Per Game: 27.1 | Rebounds Per Game: 12.0 | Blocks Per Game: 2.0

Russell Westbrook (Point Guard)

Points Per Game: 15.7 | Assists Per Game: 7.5 | Rebounds Per Game: 6.2

Oklahoma City Thunder

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Point Guard)

Points Per Game: 31.0 | Assists Per Game: 5.6 | Rebounds Per Game: 4.8

Josh Giddey (Shooting Guard)

Points Per Game: 16.2 | Rebounds Per Game: 8.0 | Assists Per Game: 5.9

Jalen Williams (Forward)

Points Per Game: 11.8 | Rebounds Per Game: 4.0 | Steals Per Game: 1.1

Thunder vs Lakers Prediction and Odds: Winner Prediction

  • Home Advantage: Lakers
  • Offensive Advantage: Thunder
  • Defense Advantage: Thunder
  • Overall Advantage: Thunder

The OKC Thunder need to be at their absolute best to hand a home defeat to the Lakers. They have a strong momentum on their side from the last game. On the other hand, the Los Angeles Lakers need to consistently win games at home after an average performance this season.

Lakers vs Thunder Prediction and Odds
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