Wise-Head Lakers Seek Third Straight vs Thunder
Thunder vs Lakers Matchup Odds
The experienced Los Angeles Lakers have had the wood over young guns Oklahoma City Thunder.
They have won the last two games, which is why the Lakers are slight favorites with the latest Thunder vs Lakers matchup odds.
Boasting an impressive home record, the Lakers took to teach the Thunder a lesson on Monday night.
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Thunder’s Record Telling
The Thunder are among the NBA league leaders. They lead the Northwest standings after showing good recent form.
However, despite their impressive record, they lost to the San Antonio Spurs 132-118, and no team wants that loss on their record.
It was likely a blip on the radar, because they looked much better beating the Clippers 129-107. That’s a good form guide against the Lakers, but having lost the last two against the Lakers won’t give them much of a confidence boost.
The most recent meeting was a 112-105 win to the Lakers in January, but the Thunder have improved nicely since that meeting.
Boasting an impressive ATS record, the Thunder have been a great bet. They have a much better betting record than the Lakers, so getting them at +1 is a fair line.
Early money with the Thunder vs Lakers matchup odds has come for the Lakers after the Thunder opened at +0.5, so the number could continue to rise.
Lakers Needing a Push
The Lakers have been playing well enough, but their NBA playoff standings are in doubt.
They are sitting 7.5 games behind the Clippers in the Pacific standings, and there could be no postseason schedule if they don’t keep winning.
With three wins from their last five games, including quality wins over the Clippers and Wizards, they’re starting to realize their potential.
Thunder vs Lakers matchup odds suggest the Lakers deserve to be favorites. We’re not sure they’re the better team, but this could be an ideal time to bet on them.
Oklahoma City comes off consecutive road games and that could take its toll. They are gifted with youth, but the Lakers matchup well, and their size and power could be enough to get them over the line.
LeBron James and Anthony Davis are playing well, and their experience is enough to overcome the likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren.
They come off a loss to the Denver Nuggets, but James scored 26 points in passing the 40,000 point mark.
“”I feel like I’m still that threat out on the floor and I am still able to do the things that I was doing 10 years ago,” James said. “And some things I was doing 20 years ago, which is weird to say.”
The current -1 line could move to around -2 come game time. The Lakers are often well-backed close to tip-off, so bettors should entertain the value line.
Lake Show Tipped to Win
It’s going to be a tough game for the Lakers, but they appear to have the advantage over the Thunder.
Playing at home, where they have a 21-10 record, is the determining factor for picking the Lakers -1.
It’s a value line for a team needing to produce the goods, and James usually steps up when his team needs him the most, providing he can gather himself following a momentous occasion last time on court.
The total is 240.5 points, and we’re backing the under. Defense could be the telling point of this game, and the Lakers defense usually stands up strong at home.
Thunder vs Lakers matchup odds have the line higher than we expected, and we’re predicting a 115-110 score line, so there is enough cushion to lock in the under.
Thunder vs Lakers Matchup Odds
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