LA Lakers vs. OKC Thunder Preview, Odds, Predictions, Picks (Apr 6)
- Lakers vs. Thunder will open the NBA program on Sunday.
- LA Lakers are 7-3 in the last 10 head-to-head games against OKC Thunder.
- OKC lost to Houston on the road on Friday night, 125-111.
The Thunder are the No.1 seed in the West, but the Lakers want to secure the third spot and the home-court edge in the first round of the playoffs. However, if they slow down, we just might see them in the NBA play-in as well.
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How to Watch
- When: Sunday, April 6, 3:30 pm ET
- Where: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- How to Watch: NBA TV
NBA Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakers | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Thunder | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Game Preview
The Lakers’ reaching No.3 in the West tells us that the purple and gold have been playing well lately. They have won 3 of the past 4 matches, with the most recent being against the New Orleans Pelicans, 124-108.
Luka scored 35 points, Austin Reaves 30, and LeBron 27 in this victory. The Lakers fans don’t like that their favorites have a 17- 20 road record.
OKC was stopped in Houston, where the Rockets beat them 125-111, snapping their 11-game winning streak. The Thunder allows 106.3 points, which is the 3rd-fewest in the NBA, but against the Rockets, their defense was blown away.
The top MVP contender, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, scored 22 points, Chet Holmgren 20, and Jalen Williams added 33.
Lakers vs. Thunder Betting Trends
- TOTAL went OVER in 6 of the Lakers’ last 9 games.
- Lakers are 3-6 AGAINST THE SPREAD in the previous 9 contests.
- OKC is 35-6 at home this year.
- Thunder is 11-1 STRAIGHT UP over the previous 12 contests.
Lakers vs. Thunder Head-to-Head
The Lakers have won seven of the last ten meetings against the Thunder. However, the Thunder triumphed in the first meeting this season, 101-93, in LA.
Lakers vs. Thunder Predictions
The Lakers are in solid form, but OKC will win this one primarily because of their excellent home performances. Let us remind you that the Lakers have a negative record on the road.
- Free NBA picks: OKC Thunder wins
