Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction & Picks - NBA
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by Paul Tamayo | in NBA Picks
The Los Angeles Lakers (47-30) visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (64-13) on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the Paycom Center.
It's the first leg of a back-to-back mini series between these two Western Conference contenders. They've faced each other once this season, with the Thunder carving a 101-93 victory. That was back in November 2024 though, and things have changed from the Lakers' perspective.
First, Luka Doncic is now in town. So far, the Lakers are sporting a record of 15-9 with Doncic this season.
The Lakers have also won three of their last four games, including impressive ones against contending teams Memphis Grizzlies and Houston Rockets. Defense is still a problem for the Lakers, but their offense has been astounding recently. During this four-game stretch, they produced a 125.1 offensive rating, which is almost 10 points up from their season average of 115.7.
Austin Reaves has also been a revelation for the Lakers. In the last four games, the all-around guard has averaged 26.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 5.3 assists, including a stellar 55.6% clip from the three-point line.
The Thunder are still the favorites to win this game, but winning big could be difficult against the Lakers.
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Form
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Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers Latest Matches
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Oklahoma City Thunder against Los Angeles Lakers : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
L. Dort
A. Reaves
L. James
R. Hachimura
Substitutes
I. Joe
C. Wallace
A. Caruso
A. Wiggins
J. Williams
D. Jones
G. Vincent
D. Knecht
S. Milton
J. Goodwin
B. James
M. Morris
J. Vanderbilt
D. Finney-Smith
Oklahoma City Thunder - Los Angeles Lakers Key Points
- In their first game this season, the Thunder only won by eight points.
- In the last four games, the Lakers produced an impressive 125.1 offensive rating.
- In the last four games, Lakers guard Austin Reaves averaged 26.0 points on 55.6% shooting from the three-point line.
- The Thunder are fresh off a 125-111 loss to the Houston Rockets.
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Our Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
The Lakers have won three of their last four games, thanks primarily to their efficient offense. Through this four-game stretch, they've produced an impressive 125.1 offensive rating. Plus, Austin Reaves is shooting the lights out from deep.
This is still a game to win for the Thunder, especially with all their key pieces healthy and available. But winning big against the Lakers could be difficult. Our prediction for the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers match is: Lakers (+9.5) cover the spread.Grab an extra $350 for your Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers wager!
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