Can OKC end their three-game visit to L.A. with a win against the Lakers on Friday night?
Pointspread | +3.5 -110 |
Moneyline | +132 |
Over / Under | o +230.5 |
Pointspread | -3.5 -110 |
Moneyline | -158 |
Over / Under | u +230.5 |
Each with nine games remaining, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers find themselves tied in the standings ahead of their meeting Friday night. Their 36-37 records has both teams in the Western Conference’s play-in spots, but also tied with 11th place New Orleans — the first team outside of the West’s playoff picture.
Both clubs have been playing strong basketball of late. Prior to Thursday’s loss against the Los Angeles Clippers, the Thunder had won eight of their last 10 games. The Lakers have won two straight outings, which has given them a rare chance to get back to .500.
Tip-off at Crypto.com Arena is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. The Lakers are 6.0-point favourites to win, while the total is 230.5 on the NBA odds.
Thunder vs. Lakers NBA Betting Odds
With seven wins and four losses, the Lakers have had a solid March. They opened the month by beating the Thunder 123-117 on March 1. The win tied the season series between the teams after the Thunder won their first bout on February 7 by a score of 133-130. Head-to-head OKC is 7-1 ATS in their last eight meetings with the Lakers in L.A. Nine of the Lakers last 11 home games have finished under the total.
The Thunder are now 14-22 on the road this season but covered in eight of their last 11 road games. Six of L.A.’s last eight home games have went under.
Oklahoma City Thunder
It’s probably a good thing Oklahoma City has a short turnaround to forget Thursday’s loss against the NBA’s other L.A. team. The Thunder fell 127-105 against the Clippers, a massive difference from their previous meeting two days ago when they won 101-100. The Thunder have now given up 120 points in three of their last four outings.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 30 points on Thursday and now has scored at least 30 in eight of his last nine games. Lu Dort’s offensive woes got even worse on Thursday, as the Thunder’s third-highest scorer this season went one-for-11 from the field, two nights after shooting three-for-11. If Dort can get out of this funk, OKC has a good shot against the Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers
Friday is L.A.’s fourth-last home game this season, and an advantage they need to capitalize on. The Lakers are above .500 (20-17) on home court this year and have started out this stretch of four consecutive home games with a pair of victories. L.A. last took the court on Wednesday when they defeated Phoenix 122-111 in a game that the saw Lakers shoot 46 free throws.
Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves continued to lead the charge on offence, with Davis registering a team-high 27 points and nine rebounds and Reaves a double-double with 25 points and 11 assists. The Lakers have been a top-10 field goal shooting team this season and lived up that hype Wednesday, going 55.7 per cent from the field.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Thunder vs. Lakers?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time | fav | line | total |
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Opening 22 Mar 1:31pm | OKC | -8.5 -111 | O +140.5 -123 |
Closing 25 Mar 2:41am | OKC | -3.5 -110 | O +230.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Thunder Team Leaders
Points |
31.4 |
Assists |
6.17 |
Rebounds |
7.88 |
FG% |
52.1 |
Steals |
1.65 |
Blocks |
1.26 |
Points |
28.91 |
Assists |
6.82 |
Rebounds |
12.54 |
FG% |
75 |
Steals |
1.15 |
Blocks |
2.04 |
Points | |
Assists | |
Rebounds | Did not qualify |
FG% | |
Steals | |
Blocks |
Points |
24.5 |
Assists |
6.5 |
Rebounds |
14.06 |
FG% |
55.7 |
Steals |
1.38 |
Blocks |
3.13 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
Points |
31.4 |
Assists |
6.17 |
Rebounds |
7.88 |
FG% |
52.1 |
Steals |
1.65 |
Blocks |
1.26 |
Points |
28.91 |
Assists |
6.82 |
Rebounds |
12.54 |
FG% |
75 |
Steals |
1.15 |
Blocks |
2.04 |
Points | |
Assists | |
Rebounds | Did not qualify |
FG% | |
Steals | |
Blocks |
Points |
24.5 |
Assists |
6.5 |
Rebounds |
14.06 |
FG% |
55.7 |
Steals |
1.38 |
Blocks |
3.13 |
Injuries
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)
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)
Injuries
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
Dort has been out of action due to a right hamstring strain, but he is expected to return against the Trail Blazers on Friday. |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 22 Mar 1:31pm OKC -8.5 -111 O +140.5 -123 Closing 25 Mar 2:41am OKC -3.5 -110 O +230.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Thunder Team Leaders
Points 31.4
Assists 6.17
Rebounds 7.88
FG% 52.1
Steals 1.65
Blocks 1.26
Points 28.91
Assists 6.82
Rebounds 12.54
FG% 75
Steals 1.15
Blocks 2.04
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks Points 24.5
Assists 6.5
Rebounds 14.06
FG% 55.7
Steals 1.38
Blocks 3.13
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
Points 31.4
Assists 6.17
Rebounds 7.88
FG% 52.1
Steals 1.65
Blocks 1.26
Points 28.91
Assists 6.82
Rebounds 12.54
FG% 75
Steals 1.15
Blocks 2.04
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks Points 24.5
Assists 6.5
Rebounds 14.06
FG% 55.7
Steals 1.38
Blocks 3.13
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Injuries
Luguentz 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 / 23Anthony 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 / 23Injuries
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.
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.