The'Los Angeles Lakers (29-33) and Oklahoma City Thunder (28-33) meet Wednesday at Paycom Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Lakers vs. Thunder odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Lakers failed to cover the spread as 9-point underdogs Tuesday in a 121-109 loss at the Memphis Grizzlies. C'Anthony Davis'finished with 28 points and a game-high 19 rebounds in the absence of F'LeBron James'(foot), who will reportedly miss at least 2 weeks. Los Angeles is 2-5 against the spread (ATS) in its last 7 away games vs. teams with a winning record at home.
The Thunder failed to cover as 2.5-point home underdogs Tuesday in a 123-117 loss vs. the Sacramento Kings. F'Jalen Williams scored a team-high 27 points as All-Star G'Shai Gilgeous-Alexander'(health and safety protocols) missed his 3rd straight game. Oklahoma City is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games after failing to cover in its previous contest.
This is the 2nd meeting this season between the Lakers and Thunder. Oklahoma City covered as a 6.5-point road underdog in a 133-130 win as the Over (241) cashed Feb. 7.