LA Lakers (11-7) vs Oklahoma City Thunder (14-4)
Game Info: Friday, November 29, 2024 at 10:00 pm (Crypto.com Arena)
Betting Odds: LA Lakers +1.5 / Oklahoma City Thunder -1.5 --- Over/Under: 229.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Oklahoma City Thunder and LA Lakers meet Friday in NBA action at the Crypto.com Arena. Here’s an Oklahoma City Thunder vs LA Lakers Prediction. This article will include an Oklahoma City Thunder vs LA Lakers Pick.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Warriors and Kings, and they play the Rockets, Jazz, and Raptors next. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 114.6 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 103.8 points on 42.1 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 29.5 points and 6.4 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 21.6 points and 6.4 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is the third double-digit scorer and Isaiah Hartenstein is grabbing 12.7 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.8 rebounds per game.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers lost to the Suns, beat the Spurs, and they play the Jazz, Timberwolves, and Heat next. The LA Lakers are averaging 115.6 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 116.6 points on 48.4 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 29.2 points and 11.5 rebounds, while LeBron James is averaging 22.9 points and 8.2 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer and Rui Hachimura is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The underdogs have won each of the last three games between the Thunder and Lakers.
- The Thunder have lost each of their last five night games at Crypto.com Arena.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last eight Friday night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Thunder have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five night games at Crypto.com Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Thunder's last seven games as road favorites following a road win has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Lakers' last seven games as home underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Lakers rank 30th in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (30.9).
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for Q2 win percentage this season (72.2%).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (11.9).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (19.3).
Oklahoma City Thunder vs LA Lakers Prediction
The Oklahoma City Thunder should be favored for obvious reasons, but the fact this line is what it is makes me suspicious. OKC also has a lot of players on its injury report, including Jalen Williams and Alex Caruso. The LA Lakers are at home where 7 of their 11 wins have come, and they've won 5 of the last 6 games against the Thunder. We also know the Lakers take these tournament games seriously and want to defend their title. This line just stinks, and it's leaning me toward siding with the Lakers.
Randy’s Pick LA Lakers +1.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
