| MATCHUP | Oklahoma City Thunder | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 40-13 | 32-19 |
| Spread | -7.5 -105 | +7.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | -258 | +210 |
| Total | Over 222.5 (-115) | Under 222.5 (-105) |
| Where | crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA | |
| When | Monday, February 9, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EST | |
| TV | Peacock | |
The Oklahoma City Thunder and LA Lakers meet Monday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Pick.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder lost to the Spurs and Rockets, and then play the Suns next. The Thunder have won 44 of their last 57 regular season games.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 120.9 points on 49.2 percent shooting and allowing 107.9 points on 43.2 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.1 points and 6.2 assists, while Chet Holmgren is averaging 17.8 points and 8.6 rebounds. Jalen Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Ajay Mitchell is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 82.4 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Warriors and 76ers, and they play the Spurs next. The Lakers have won 8 of their last 11 games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 116.3 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 116.2 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 33.4 points and 7.9 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 26.1 points and 5.2 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 8.5 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won three of their last four games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Thunder have lost each of their last six Monday night games at Crypto.com Arena.
- The Thunder have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six Monday night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in four of their last five home games.
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Thunder have won each of their last 11 road games after losing as favorites.
- The Lakers have lost each of their last eight games as home underdogs against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as home underdogs against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
- The favorites have covered the spread in 13 of the Lakers’ last 14 games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last four games between the Thunder and Lakers at Crypto.com Arena have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Thunder’s last four games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Austin Reaves is one of only five players to have scored 35+ points off the bench in a game this season.
- LeBron James ranks 5th in the league for fast break points (190) this season.
Oklahoma City Thunder Player Facts
- Isaiah Joe ranks 8th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (3.9) this season.
- Isaiah Hartenstein leads all Thunder players for rebounds per 36 minutes (13.6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (27.3).
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (64.7%).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (43.3%).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (75.0%).
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
The Lakers will be without Adou Thiero and Luka Doncic.
The Thunder will be without Thomas Sorber, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Topic, and Ajay Mitchell.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
The Thunder will be favored because they’re the Thunder, but as I’ve said all year, OKC isn’t the cover machine they’ve been in the past. The Thunder are 25-27-1 ATS on the season. The Thunder have outright lost 3 of their last 6 games when favorites of 5 or more points. The Lakers are down Luka, but they’re 7-3 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. The Lakers are holding their ground in the standings and need to take advantage of spots like this to keep chipping away. OKC is vulnerable in their current form, especially without SGA. Give me the home dog.