The Oklahoma City Thunder search for an end to a four-game losing streak that has devastated their playoff hopes when they play host to the Los Angeles Lakers in Wednesday NBA action.
| Pointspread | +3 -105 |
| Moneyline | +135 |
| Over / Under | o +228 |
| Pointspread | -3 -115 |
| Moneyline | -164 |
| Over / Under | u +228 |
The Thunder dropped a pair of decisions to Sacramento in a two-game home series with the Kings, capped by Tuesday’s 123-117 loss to Sacramento. OKC has now surrendered 122.8 points per game during the four-game slide that leaves them stalled in 13th place in the Western Conference. The Lakers wrap up a three-game road trip in Oklahoma City after seeing a three-game win streak end with Tuesday’s 121-109 loss in Memphis. L.A. sits just a half-game up on the Thunder in the conference standings.
The Thunder look to Wednesday’s contest pegged as slim 1-point home favourites on the NBA odds, while the total is listed at 229.5.
Lakers vs. Thunder NBA Betting Odds
Wednesday night’s matchup at Paycom Center marks the second of three scheduled meetings this season between these Western Conference rivals. The Thunder rolled to a 133-130 win when they visited L.A. back on February 7, and have now claimed victory in three of five head-to-head clashes. However, the Lakers have largely dominated when visiting Oklahoma City, winning outright in six of eight since January 2018, but have covered in just five of their past 15 overall dates with the Thunder.
Last month’s meeting marked the highest-scoring clash between these teams in over four years, and ended a steady 3-0 run for the UNDER. However, the OVER has paid out in five of their past seven matchups in Oklahioma City.
Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers will have to make do without LeBron James as they seek to battle their way back into the Western Conference playoff picture. According to reports, James is expected to be sidelined for at least two or three weeks due to a foot injury. In addition to James, the Lakers’ newest addition D’Angelo Russell has missed the past two games due to an ankle injury and is listed as day-to-day, casting serious doubt over his availability for Wednesday’s contest.
With James and Russell sidelined, the burden of carrying this team falls on Anthony Davis. The Lakers big man has averaged 29 points while leading the team in scoring in the past two games, but tallied just 13 points in last month’s home loss to the Thunder.
Oklahoma City Thunder
The Thunder received bad news on Tuesday as leading scorer Shai Gilgeous-Alexander entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols. Already battling ankle and abdomen injuries that have sidelined him since last Thursday, Gilgeous-Alexander’s growing health woes leave this team with a massive hole on offence. The Thunder have worked to fill that void with scoring by committee.
With Gilgeous-Alexander on the shelf, Isaiah Joe and Jalen Williams have taken turns leading the team in scoring over the past three games, and the Thunder bench has contributed 41 points per game over that stretch. However, with this club surrendering over 120 points in eight of their past 10 outings, turning things around on defence remains a massive challenge as they prepare to play their fifth game in seven nights.
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 1 Mar 1:21pm | LAL | -1 -110 | O +229.5 -110 |
| Closing 2 Mar 12:31am | LAL | -3 -115 | O +228 -117 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
| Points |
28.91 |
| Assists |
6.82 |
| Rebounds |
12.54 |
| FG% |
75 |
| Steals |
1.15 |
| Blocks |
2.04 |
| Points |
31.4 |
| Assists |
6.17 |
| Rebounds |
7.88 |
| FG% |
52.1 |
| Steals |
1.65 |
| Blocks |
1.26 |
| Points |
24.5 |
| Assists |
6.5 |
| Rebounds |
14.06 |
| FG% |
55.7 |
| Steals |
1.38 |
| Blocks |
3.13 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Thunder Team Leaders
| Points |
28.91 |
| Assists |
6.82 |
| Rebounds |
12.54 |
| FG% |
75 |
| Steals |
1.15 |
| Blocks |
2.04 |
| Points |
31.4 |
| Assists |
6.17 |
| Rebounds |
7.88 |
| FG% |
52.1 |
| Steals |
1.65 |
| Blocks |
1.26 |
| Points |
24.5 |
| Assists |
6.5 |
| Rebounds |
14.06 |
| FG% |
55.7 |
| Steals |
1.38 |
| Blocks |
3.13 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
Injuries
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Luguentz Dort (SG)
Jaylin Williams (PF)
Luguentz Dort (SG)
Aleksej Pokusevski (PF)
Lindy Waters III (SF)
Kenrich Williams (SG)
Eugene Omoruyi (SF)
Dario Saric (SF)
Jalen Williams (SG)
Luguentz Dort (SG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Mon | Foot - 21 / 05 / 23 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Sat | Foot - 19 / 05 / 23 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
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Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but he is predicted to be available for Game 3 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Thurs | Foot - 17 / 05 / 23 | 3-1 | 3-1 | + - |
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Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Tues | Foot - 15 / 05 / 23 | 3-1 | 3-1 | + - |
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Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Fri | Foot - 11 / 05 / 23 | 4-2 | 4-2 | + - |
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Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Wed | Foot - 09 / 05 / 23 | 5-2 | 4-3 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Mon | Foot - 07 / 05 / 23 | 5-3 | 5-3 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Sat | Foot - 05 / 05 / 23 | 6-3 | 6-3 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but he is forecasted to be available versus the Warriors in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Thurs | Foot - 03 / 05 / 23 | 7-3 | 6-4 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Tues | Foot - 01 / 05 / 23 | 7-3 | 6-4 | + - |
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Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his availability for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Luguentz Dort (SG) | Prob Wed | Shoulder - 09 / 04 / 23 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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Dort is dealing with a right shoulder strain, but it is likely that he will partake in the Western Conference Play-in tournament versus the Pelicans. |
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| Jaylin Williams (PF) | Prob Wed | Back - 09 / 04 / 23 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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Williams is tending to lower back soreness, but it is forecasted that he will face the Pelicans in the Western Conference Play-in tournament. |
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| Luguentz Dort (SG) | Prob Thurs | Shoulder - 05 / 04 / 23 | 2-2 | 2-2 | + - |
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Dort has a right shoulder strain, but it is projected he will dress for Thursday's clash with the Jazz. |
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| Aleksej Pokusevski (PF) | Out Fri | Knee - 04 / 04 / 23 | 2-2 | 2-2 | + - |
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Pokusevski is hobbled by a left knee contusion, and he will not be in the lineup for the Western Conference Play-in game with the Timberwolves. |
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| Lindy Waters III (SF) | Prob Fri | Foot - 26 / 03 / 23 | 2-7 | 3-6 | + - |
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Watters III has been held out of the last three games due to plantar fasciitis, but it is forecasted that he will lace up for Friday's battle with the Pacers. |
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| Kenrich Williams (SG) | out for season | Wrist - 01 / 03 / 23 | 10-13 | 12-10-1 | + - |
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Williams is out for the remainder of the season while recuperating from surgery to repair a scapholunate ligament rupture in his left wrist. |
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| Eugene Omoruyi (SF) | Ques Wed | Ankle - 13 / 02 / 23 | 12-14 | 14-13-1 | + - |
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Omoruyi missed the previous contest due to a left ankle sprain, leaving it up in the air whether he will be active Wednesday versus the Rockets. |
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| Dario Saric (SF) | Ques Wed | Acquired - 10 / 02 / 23 | 13-14 | 15-13-1 | + - |
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Saric was recently acquired through a trade, and it is unclear if he will suit up Wednesday against the Rockets. |
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| Jalen Williams (SG) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 31 / 01 / 23 | 15-17 | 18-15-1 | + - |
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Williams is nursing a left ankle injury, but it is likely that he will face the Rockets on Wednesday. |
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| Luguentz Dort (SG) | Prob Fri | Hamstring - 26 / 01 / 23 | 16-18 | 19-16-1 | + - |
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Dort has been out of action due to a right hamstring strain, but he is expected to return against the Trail Blazers on Friday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 1 Mar 1:21pm LAL -1 -110 O +229.5 -110 Closing 2 Mar 12:31am LAL -3 -115 O +228 -117 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
Points 28.91
Assists 6.82
Rebounds 12.54
FG% 75
Steals 1.15
Blocks 2.04
Points 31.4
Assists 6.17
Rebounds 7.88
FG% 52.1
Steals 1.65
Blocks 1.26
Points 24.5
Assists 6.5
Rebounds 14.06
FG% 55.7
Steals 1.38
Blocks 3.13
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Thunder Team Leaders
Points 28.91
Assists 6.82
Rebounds 12.54
FG% 75
Steals 1.15
Blocks 2.04
Points 31.4
Assists 6.17
Rebounds 7.88
FG% 52.1
Steals 1.65
Blocks 1.26
Points 24.5
Assists 6.5
Rebounds 14.06
FG% 55.7
Steals 1.38
Blocks 3.13
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks -
Injuries
Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Mon Foot - 21 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Sat Foot - 19 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Thurs Foot - 17 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Tues Foot - 15 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Fri Foot - 11 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Wed Foot - 09 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Mon Foot - 07 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Sat Foot - 05 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Thurs Foot - 03 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Tues Foot - 01 / 05 / 23Luguentz Dort (SG)
Prob Wed Shoulder - 09 / 04 / 23Jaylin Williams (PF)
Prob Wed Back - 09 / 04 / 23Luguentz Dort (SG)
Prob Thurs Shoulder - 05 / 04 / 23Aleksej Pokusevski (PF)
Out Fri Knee - 04 / 04 / 23Lindy Waters III (SF)
Prob Fri Foot - 26 / 03 / 23Kenrich Williams (SG)
out for season Wrist - 01 / 03 / 23Eugene Omoruyi (SF)
Ques Wed Ankle - 13 / 02 / 23Dario Saric (SF)
Ques Wed Acquired - 10 / 02 / 23Jalen Williams (SG)
Prob Wed Ankle - 31 / 01 / 23Luguentz Dort (SG)
Prob Fri Hamstring - 26 / 01 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Mon Foot - 21 / 05 / 23 1-1 1-1 + - Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Sat Foot - 19 / 05 / 23 2-1 2-1 + - Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but he is predicted to be available for Game 3 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Thurs Foot - 17 / 05 / 23 3-1 3-1 + - Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Tues Foot - 15 / 05 / 23 3-1 3-1 + - Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Fri Foot - 11 / 05 / 23 4-2 4-2 + - Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Wed Foot - 09 / 05 / 23 5-2 4-3 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Mon Foot - 07 / 05 / 23 5-3 5-3 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Sat Foot - 05 / 05 / 23 6-3 6-3 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but he is forecasted to be available versus the Warriors in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Thurs Foot - 03 / 05 / 23 7-3 6-4 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Tues Foot - 01 / 05 / 23 7-3 6-4 + - Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his availability for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Luguentz Dort (SG) Prob Wed Shoulder - 09 / 04 / 23 2-0 0-2 + - Dort is dealing with a right shoulder strain, but it is likely that he will partake in the Western Conference Play-in tournament versus the Pelicans.
Jaylin Williams (PF) Prob Wed Back - 09 / 04 / 23 2-0 0-2 + - Williams is tending to lower back soreness, but it is forecasted that he will face the Pelicans in the Western Conference Play-in tournament.
Luguentz Dort (SG) Prob Thurs Shoulder - 05 / 04 / 23 2-2 2-2 + - Dort has a right shoulder strain, but it is projected he will dress for Thursday's clash with the Jazz.
Aleksej Pokusevski (PF) Out Fri Knee - 04 / 04 / 23 2-2 2-2 + - Pokusevski is hobbled by a left knee contusion, and he will not be in the lineup for the Western Conference Play-in game with the Timberwolves.
Lindy Waters III (SF) Prob Fri Foot - 26 / 03 / 23 2-7 3-6 + - Watters III has been held out of the last three games due to plantar fasciitis, but it is forecasted that he will lace up for Friday's battle with the Pacers.
Kenrich Williams (SG) out for season Wrist - 01 / 03 / 23 10-13 12-10-1 + - Williams is out for the remainder of the season while recuperating from surgery to repair a scapholunate ligament rupture in his left wrist.
Eugene Omoruyi (SF) Ques Wed Ankle - 13 / 02 / 23 12-14 14-13-1 + - Omoruyi missed the previous contest due to a left ankle sprain, leaving it up in the air whether he will be active Wednesday versus the Rockets.
Dario Saric (SF) Ques Wed Acquired - 10 / 02 / 23 13-14 15-13-1 + - Saric was recently acquired through a trade, and it is unclear if he will suit up Wednesday against the Rockets.
Jalen Williams (SG) Prob Wed Ankle - 31 / 01 / 23 15-17 18-15-1 + - Williams is nursing a left ankle injury, but it is likely that he will face the Rockets on Wednesday.
Luguentz Dort (SG) Prob Fri Hamstring - 26 / 01 / 23 16-18 19-16-1 + - Dort has been out of action due to a right hamstring strain, but he is expected to return against the Trail Blazers on Friday.