OKC sits at 5-5 on the year, but things could be turning around as they have picked up wins in four of their last six games.
| Pointspread | -10.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | -491 |
| Over / Under | o +219.5 |
| Pointspread | +10.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +395 |
| Over / Under | u +219.5 |
Both playing the second night of back-to-backs, the Lakers come into this game looking to stay undefeated on the road, while the Thunder are still trying to pick up their first home win of the season.
Rest could be an issue for both teams, as they each come into this game playing the second night of a back-to-back.
The Lakers are a perfect 6-0 on the road this season, after picking up their third straight win overall, 117-100 over Houston on Tuesday, while OKC has still yet to win at home, dropping a 112-102 decision to the Spurs, last night. L.A. opened as 9-point favourites on the NBA odds.
NBA Point Spread and Betting Analysis
Against Lakers’ point guard Dennis Schroder’s former Thunder team, L.A. won three of four meetings with OKC, last season. The lone Thunder win came in the NBA bubble, with OKC dropping the eventual champs 105-86. Schroder missed the game due to the birth of his child, while LeBron James dropped a game-high 19-points in a losing effort.
Despite all the firepower L.A. possesses and a perfect road record, the Lakers have missed the over in all six road games, this season, only hitting the over in four of 12 games on the year. L.A. is an even 6-6 against the spread (ATS), this season.
Coming off another loss in Oklahoma City, the Thunder are still trying to pick up their first home win. OKC has gone 1-3 ATS in those home losses and hit the over twice.
Los Angeles Lakers
With a home record of .500, L.A. has been dominating opponents on the road, going a perfect 6-0 away from the Staples Center. The Lakers did it again on Tuesday night, this time against the struggling Houston Rockets. LeBron James finished with a game-high 26-points, eight rebounds and five assists in the 117-100 win, while Anthony Davis chipped in 19-points and Dennis Schroder, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Montrezl Harrell each had 14-points. L.A. shot 42-of-84 on field goals and sits third in the league in field goal percentage at 49.3 per cent.
It remains to be seen how much playing time LeBron James and Anthony Davis will get in Oklahoma City. They both played more than any other Lakers players on Tuesday and this early in a condensed season it’s likely at least one of them will be held to limited minutes. With a team as deep as L.A. there are no shortage of players who can step up, but it could be a big game from Dennis Schroder, who hasn’t played in OKC since he was a member of the Thunder.
Oklahoma City Thunder
OKC sits at 5-5 on the year, but things could be turning around as they have picked up wins in four of their last six games. They’re coming off a 112-102 loss to the Spurs on Tuesday night, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the team with 20 points and nine rebounds. Hamidou Diallo had 16-points off the bench, while Darius Bazley, Luguentz Dort and George Hill all finished with 12-points.
Scoring has been a problem for the Thunder, all season. OKC is 28th in scoring offence, averaging 104.9 points per game, 14th in rebounding with 44.7 boards per night and 26th in assists with 22.2 per game. This could be a huge game for the Thunder. They’re facing a tired Lakers squad that will likely be relying on depth players to do most of the heavy lifting in this game. A win against the defending champions and one of the best teams in the league would be a great way to start to turn their home record around.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Lakers vs. Thunder?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 13 Jan 2:57pm | LAL | -8 -111 | O +215 -110 |
| Closing 13 Jan 11:52pm | LAL | -9.5 -110 | O +220 -110 |
- Regular Season
Lakers Team Leaders
- Regular Season
Lakers Team Leaders
| Points |
24.38 |
| Assists |
7.56 |
| Rebounds |
9 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.21 |
| Blocks |
2 |
| Points |
21.64 |
| Assists |
6.36 |
| Rebounds |
7.11 |
| FG% |
71.4 |
| Steals |
1.07 |
| Blocks |
1.08 |
- Regular Season
Thunder Team Leaders
- Regular Season
Thunder Team Leaders
| Points |
24.38 |
| Assists |
7.56 |
| Rebounds |
9 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.21 |
| Blocks |
2 |
| Points |
21.64 |
| Assists |
6.36 |
| Rebounds |
7.11 |
| FG% |
71.4 |
| Steals |
1.07 |
| Blocks |
1.08 |
Injuries
Anthony Davis (PF)
LeBron James (SF)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)
Anthony Davis (PF)
LeBron James (SF)
Wesley Matthews (SG)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)
Anthony Davis (PF)
LeBron James (SF)
Kostas Antetokounmpo (PF)
Josh Hall (SF)
Al Horford (C)
Darius Bazley (SF)
Al Horford (C)
Mike Muscala (PF)
Aleksej Pokusevski (C)
George Hill (PG)
Al Horford (C)
Ty Jerome (SG)
Theo Maledon (PG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Sat | Ankle - 22 / 01 / 21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Davis is expected to be available for Saturday's battle with the Bulls despite a right ankle injury. |
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| LeBron James (SF) | Ques Sat | Ankle - 22 / 01 / 21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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James is tending to a left ankle injury, and it is undetermined if he will face the Bulls on Saturday. |
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| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG) | Prob Thurs | Ankle - 20 / 01 / 21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Caldwell-Pope is dealing with an ankle injury, but it is anticipated that he will line up against the Bucks on Thursday. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Thurs | Ankle - 20 / 01 / 21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Davis is expected to face the Warriors on Thursday despite an ankle injury. |
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| LeBron James (SF) | Prob Thurs | Ankle - 20 / 01 / 21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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James is nursing an ankle injury, but it is expected that he will be available for Thursday's battle with the Bucks. |
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| Wesley Matthews (SG) | Prob Thurs | Achilles - 20 / 01 / 21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Matthews has an injured Achilles, but he is expected to take part in Thursday's showdown with the Bucks. |
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| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 15 / 01 / 21 | 3-1 | 2-2 | + - |
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Caldwell-Pope is expected to take the court against the Pelicans on Friday despite an ankle injury. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Fri | Back - 14 / 01 / 21 | 4-1 | 2-3 | + - |
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Davis is nursing back soreness, but it is likely that he will be available for Friday's clash with the Pelicans. |
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| LeBron James (SF) | Ques Fri | Ankle - 14 / 01 / 21 | 4-1 | 2-3 | + - |
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James is tending to a left ankle sprain, and it remains to be seen if he will play against the Pelicans on Friday. |
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| Kostas Antetokounmpo (PF) | Ques Sat | Knee - 13 / 01 / 21 | 5-1 | 2-4 | + - |
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Antetokounmpo has sat out the previous four games with right knee tendinitis, and it is unknown if he will partake in Saturday's tilt against the Bulls. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Josh Hall (SF) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 21 / 01 / 21 | 0-2 | 2-0 | + - |
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Hall is sidelined as he is enrolled in the league's health and safety protocol, and there is no timetable for recovery. |
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| Al Horford (C) | Ques Sun | Personal - 15 / 01 / 21 | 1-3 | 4-0 | + - |
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Horford has sat out the last four games due to personal matters, and it is uncertain if he will be available against the Thunder on Sunday. |
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| Darius Bazley (SF) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 13 / 01 / 21 | 2-4 | 5-1 | + - |
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Bazley sustained a right ankle sprain in the previous contest, but he is expected to play against the Bulls on Friday. |
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| Al Horford (C) | Out Wed | Rest - 13 / 01 / 21 | 2-4 | 5-1 | + - |
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Al Horford will sit out of Wednesday's game versus the Lakers, to rest. |
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| Mike Muscala (PF) | Prob Sun | Ribs - 09 / 01 / 21 | 4-4 | 6-2 | + - |
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Muscala left the previous game with bruised ribs, but is likely to be good to go against the Nets on Sunday. |
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| Aleksej Pokusevski (C) | Out Fri | Concussion - 03 / 01 / 21 | 5-5 | 6-4 | + - |
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Pokusevski has missed the last two games while going through the concussion protocol, and he will not be cleared to face the Knicks on Friday. |
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| George Hill (PG) | Prob Thurs | Neck - 29 / 12 / 20 | 7-7 | 8-6 | + - |
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Hill sat out the last game due to neck spasms, but it is likely that he will dress for Thursday's battle with the Pelicans. |
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| Al Horford (C) | Out Tues | Rest - 29 / 12 / 20 | 7-7 | 8-6 | + - |
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Horford will not suit up against the Magic on Tuesday as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Ty Jerome (SG) | Out indefinitely | Ankle - 22 / 12 / 20 | 7-7 | 8-6 | + - |
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Jerome has been sidelined with a left ankle sprain, and it is unknown when he will return to the court. |
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| Theo Maledon (PG) | Ques Sat | Personal - 22 / 12 / 20 | 7-7 | 8-6 | + - |
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Maledon is away from the team for personal reasons, and it is unknown if he will suit up Saturday versus the Hornets. |
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LOS ANGELES LAKERS
99 -
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
89
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 13 Jan 2:57pm LAL -8 -111 O +215 -110 Closing 13 Jan 11:52pm LAL -9.5 -110 O +220 -110 -
- Regular Season
Lakers Team Leaders
- Regular Season
Lakers Team Leaders
Points 24.38
Assists 7.56
Rebounds 9
FG% 100
Steals 1.21
Blocks 2
Points 21.64
Assists 6.36
Rebounds 7.11
FG% 71.4
Steals 1.07
Blocks 1.08
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- Regular Season
Thunder Team Leaders
- Regular Season
Thunder Team Leaders
Points 24.38
Assists 7.56
Rebounds 9
FG% 100
Steals 1.21
Blocks 2
Points 21.64
Assists 6.36
Rebounds 7.11
FG% 71.4
Steals 1.07
Blocks 1.08
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Injuries
Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Sat Ankle - 22 / 01 / 21LeBron James (SF)
Ques Sat Ankle - 22 / 01 / 21Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)
Prob Thurs Ankle - 20 / 01 / 21Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Thurs Ankle - 20 / 01 / 21LeBron James (SF)
Prob Thurs Ankle - 20 / 01 / 21Wesley Matthews (SG)
Prob Thurs Achilles - 20 / 01 / 21Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)
Prob Fri Ankle - 15 / 01 / 21Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Fri Back - 14 / 01 / 21LeBron James (SF)
Ques Fri Ankle - 14 / 01 / 21Kostas Antetokounmpo (PF)
Ques Sat Knee - 13 / 01 / 21Josh Hall (SF)
Out indefinitely Illness - 21 / 01 / 21Al Horford (C)
Ques Sun Personal - 15 / 01 / 21Darius Bazley (SF)
Prob Fri Ankle - 13 / 01 / 21Al Horford (C)
Out Wed Rest - 13 / 01 / 21Mike Muscala (PF)
Prob Sun Ribs - 09 / 01 / 21Aleksej Pokusevski (C)
Out Fri Concussion - 03 / 01 / 21George Hill (PG)
Prob Thurs Neck - 29 / 12 / 20Al Horford (C)
Out Tues Rest - 29 / 12 / 20Ty Jerome (SG)
Out indefinitely Ankle - 22 / 12 / 20Theo Maledon (PG)
Ques Sat Personal - 22 / 12 / 20Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Sat Ankle - 22 / 01 / 21 1-1 1-1 + - Davis is expected to be available for Saturday's battle with the Bulls despite a right ankle injury.
LeBron James (SF) Ques Sat Ankle - 22 / 01 / 21 1-1 1-1 + - James is tending to a left ankle injury, and it is undetermined if he will face the Bulls on Saturday.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG) Prob Thurs Ankle - 20 / 01 / 21 1-1 1-1 + - Caldwell-Pope is dealing with an ankle injury, but it is anticipated that he will line up against the Bucks on Thursday.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Thurs Ankle - 20 / 01 / 21 1-1 1-1 + - Davis is expected to face the Warriors on Thursday despite an ankle injury.
LeBron James (SF) Prob Thurs Ankle - 20 / 01 / 21 1-1 1-1 + - James is nursing an ankle injury, but it is expected that he will be available for Thursday's battle with the Bucks.
Wesley Matthews (SG) Prob Thurs Achilles - 20 / 01 / 21 1-1 1-1 + - Matthews has an injured Achilles, but he is expected to take part in Thursday's showdown with the Bucks.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG) Prob Fri Ankle - 15 / 01 / 21 3-1 2-2 + - Caldwell-Pope is expected to take the court against the Pelicans on Friday despite an ankle injury.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Fri Back - 14 / 01 / 21 4-1 2-3 + - Davis is nursing back soreness, but it is likely that he will be available for Friday's clash with the Pelicans.
LeBron James (SF) Ques Fri Ankle - 14 / 01 / 21 4-1 2-3 + - James is tending to a left ankle sprain, and it remains to be seen if he will play against the Pelicans on Friday.
Kostas Antetokounmpo (PF) Ques Sat Knee - 13 / 01 / 21 5-1 2-4 + - Antetokounmpo has sat out the previous four games with right knee tendinitis, and it is unknown if he will partake in Saturday's tilt against the Bulls.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Josh Hall (SF) Out indefinitely Illness - 21 / 01 / 21 0-2 2-0 + - Hall is sidelined as he is enrolled in the league's health and safety protocol, and there is no timetable for recovery.
Al Horford (C) Ques Sun Personal - 15 / 01 / 21 1-3 4-0 + - Horford has sat out the last four games due to personal matters, and it is uncertain if he will be available against the Thunder on Sunday.
Darius Bazley (SF) Prob Fri Ankle - 13 / 01 / 21 2-4 5-1 + - Bazley sustained a right ankle sprain in the previous contest, but he is expected to play against the Bulls on Friday.
Al Horford (C) Out Wed Rest - 13 / 01 / 21 2-4 5-1 + - Al Horford will sit out of Wednesday's game versus the Lakers, to rest.
Mike Muscala (PF) Prob Sun Ribs - 09 / 01 / 21 4-4 6-2 + - Muscala left the previous game with bruised ribs, but is likely to be good to go against the Nets on Sunday.
Aleksej Pokusevski (C) Out Fri Concussion - 03 / 01 / 21 5-5 6-4 + - Pokusevski has missed the last two games while going through the concussion protocol, and he will not be cleared to face the Knicks on Friday.
George Hill (PG) Prob Thurs Neck - 29 / 12 / 20 7-7 8-6 + - Hill sat out the last game due to neck spasms, but it is likely that he will dress for Thursday's battle with the Pelicans.
Al Horford (C) Out Tues Rest - 29 / 12 / 20 7-7 8-6 + - Horford will not suit up against the Magic on Tuesday as he will be given a day of rest.
Ty Jerome (SG) Out indefinitely Ankle - 22 / 12 / 20 7-7 8-6 + - Jerome has been sidelined with a left ankle sprain, and it is unknown when he will return to the court.
Theo Maledon (PG) Ques Sat Personal - 22 / 12 / 20 7-7 8-6 + - Maledon is away from the team for personal reasons, and it is unknown if he will suit up Saturday versus the Hornets.