Oklahoma City Thunder (64-13) vs Los Angeles Lakers (47-30)
Game Info: Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 3:30 pm (Paycom Center)
Betting Odds: Oklahoma City Thunder -8.5 -- Over/Under: 233.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA TV
Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Lakers have been in pretty good form as they've won four of their last six games overall and they will be eager to stay hot after routing the depleted Pelicans in a 124-108 home win on Friday. Luka Doncic led the team with 35 points and six assists on 10 of 21 shooting, Austin Reaves added 30 points with seven assists while LeBron James tallied 27 points with eight assists on nine of 17 shooting. As a team, the Lakers shot 51 percent from the field and 16 of 41 from the 3-point line as they dominated the second quarter by 37-23 to overcome a slow start. Before they pulled away in the fourth quarter to make it a blowout at home.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been on fire as they've won 18 of their last 20 games overall. They will be eager to bounce back in this one after having their 11-game win streak snapped by the Rockets in a 125-111 road defeat on Friday. Jalen Williams led the team with 33 points on 13 of 21 shooting, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Walker added 22 points with eight assists while Chet Holmgren chipped in with 20 points. As a team, the Thunder shot 48 percent from the field and 13 of 35 from the 3-point line as they failed to match the intensity of the Rockets from the start and quickly found themselves trailing by 69-53 going into halftime. The did go on a rally in the third quarter to cut into the deficit, but they were always fighting an uphill battle after falling into an early 23-point hole.
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Thunder have won each of their last 10 home games following a loss.
- The Lakers have lost five of their last six road games against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Thunder have covered the spread in each of their last six games at Paycom Center.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games at Paycom Center following a home win.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won seven of their last eight day games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Thunder have lost five of their last six games at Paycom Center against Lakers teams that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Thunder have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games at Paycom Center against Lakers teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Lakers' last six road games against the Thunder following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the last eight games between the Lakers and Thunder at Paycom Center have gone OVER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
The Lakers should have LeBron James in the lineup despite being labelled as day to day, while the Thunder are still missing Jaylin Williams and Ousmane Dieng. The Lakers are starting to heat up again and a win over the Thunder would do wonders for their confidence, but it's the Thunder who open as heavy favorites at home despite getting beaten in their last game. The Lakers were good enough to get past the depleted Pelicans in their last outing, but they are going to have to be at their best to challenge this red-hot Thunder squad. Perhaps this is close for three quarters, but in the end I think the Thunder get the win and cover at home.
Peter’s Pick Oklahoma City -8.5
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
