| MATCHUP | Oklahoma City Thunder | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 62-16 | 50-28 |
| Spread | -17.5 -105 | +17.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | -1800 | +1000 |
| Total | Over 223.5 (-105) | Under 223.5 (-115) |
| Where | crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA | |
| When | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | Spectrum Sports Net | |
The Oklahoma City Thunder and LA Lakers meet Tuesday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. Here’s an Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers Prediction. This article will include an Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers Pick.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Jazz and Lakers and then will play the Clippers next. The Thunder have won 22 of their last 25 games.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 118.7 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 107.6 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.4 points and 6.6 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 17.2 points and 4.7 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is the third double-digit scorer, and Ajay Mitchell is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 81.9 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers lost to the Thunder and Mavs and play the Warriors next. The Lakers have won 26 of their last 38 games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 116.6 points on 50 percent shooting and allowing 114.9 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 33.4 points and 7.9 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 23.5 points and 4.8 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 8.3 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last 10 games at Crypto.com Arena.
- The Thunder have lost six of their last eight games at Crypto.com Arena following a win.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 home games.
- The Thunder have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as road favorites following a home win.
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Thunder have won 22 of their last 23 night games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Lakers have lost each of their last four games against Thunder teams that held a winning record.
- The Thunder have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games at Crypto.com Arena against Lakers teams that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Thunder teams that held a winning record.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Lakers’ last four games as home underdogs following a road loss has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Thunder’s last six games as favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Rui Hachimura ranks 7th amongst qualified players for 3P% (43.4%) this season.
- Jake LaRavia ranks 37th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.2) this season.
Oklahoma City Thunder Player Facts
- Isaiah Hartenstein is one of only 16 players in the league to have recorded 20+ rebounds in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Lakers rank 2nd in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (27.0).
- The Lakers rank 29th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (83.9).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (74.5%).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for Q1 opponent points per game this season (26.4).
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
Marcus Smart, Austin Reaves, and Luka Dončić are out for the Lakers. LeBron James is questionable.
The Thunder will be without Thomas Sorber and Jalen Williams.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
We’ve faded the Thunder a lot this season and it’s been profitable. I don’t want to lay this number with OKC on the road. However, the Lakers are already down Reaves, Luka, and Smart, and there’s a chance LeBron doesn’t play either. In fact, LeBron should sit, as he needs to rest for the playoffs rather than playing a game the Lakers probably lose even with him. We saw the Lakers lose to the Mavericks and not play a lick of defense. This could get ugly. It’s Thunder or pass for me.