The Los Angeles Lakers will visit the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center. The game is set for Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 3:30 PM. Both teams are looking to improve their standings as the season progresses.
The Lakers have a record of 47-30. In their last game, they won against the New Orleans Pelicans by 16 points. Luka Dončić scored 35 points, while Austin Reaves added 30 points. LeBron James also contributed with 27 points. However, they lost to the Golden State Warriors by 7 points in the game before that.
The Thunder hold a record of 64-13. They recently lost to the Houston Rockets by 14 points. Jalen Williams scored 33 points in that game. Before this, they secured a win against the Detroit Pistons by 16 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was a key player with 33 points in that victory.
Thunder Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder have a strong record this season. They hold a 64-13 overall record. At home, they have won 35 out of 40 games. Their recent form is impressive with a 9-1 record in the last 10 games.
Head coach Mark Daigneault leads the team. They are ranked first in the Western Conference and the Northwest Division. The Thunder have no games back, showing their top position. Their away record is also solid at 29-8.
Offensively, the Thunder score 120.3 points per game, ranking fourth in the league. They have a field goal percentage of 48.1, which is sixth. Their free throw percentage is the best in the league at 82.0.
Defensively, the Thunder allow 107.2 points per game, ranking second. They have the best field goal percentage allowed at 43.5. The team also ranks first in effective field goal percentage allowed at 51.2.
Lakers Preview
The Los Angeles Lakers have a strong record this season. They have won 47 games and lost 30. At home, they have been successful with 30 wins and 10 losses. Their away record is less impressive with 17 wins and 20 losses.
In their last 10 games, the Lakers have won 5 and lost 5. They are ranked 3rd in the Western Conference. In the Pacific Division, they hold the top spot. The team is 17 games back from the conference leader.
LeBron James leads the team in points, rebounds, and assists per game. He averages 24.6 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 8.4 assists. Austin Reaves follows with 20.2 points and 5.8 assists per game. Luka Dončić contributes 27.6 points and 8.3 rebounds per game.
In recent games, the Lakers had a win against the New Orleans Pelicans. They scored 124 points with Luka Dončić scoring 35 points. Against the Golden State Warriors, they lost by 7 points. LeBron James scored 33 points in that game.
Statistical Breakdown for Thunder vs Lakers
The game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers will focus on offense and defense. The Thunder have a strong offense, scoring 120.3 points per game. Their defense is also solid, allowing only 107.2 points per game. The Lakers will rely on LeBron James and Luka Dončić to lead their scoring. They score 113.2 points per game and allow 112.3 points per game.
- Thunder Points Per Game: 120.3 (4th)
- Thunder Points Allowed Per Game: 107.2 (2nd)
- Thunder Field Goal Percentage: 48.1 (6th)
- Thunder Free Throw Percentage: 82.0 (1st)
- Lakers Points Per Game: 113.2 (19th)
- Lakers Points Allowed Per Game: 112.3 (12th)
- Lakers Field Goal Percentage: 47.8 (10th)
- Lakers Free Throw Percentage: 79.0 (9th)
Betting Insights
The Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder are set to meet, and bettors have plenty to consider. The Lakers have a solid ATS record, especially at home, while the Thunder have been strong both at home and on the road. Over/Under trends also provide insights, with both teams showing tendencies toward high-scoring games. Here are the top betting trends for this game:
- The Thunder have an ATS record of 37-17-1, making them a strong choice against the spread.
- The Lakers have a home ATS record of 17-9-2, indicating good performance at home.
- The Thunder have a home ATS record of 21-6-1, showing dominance at home.
- The Lakers are on a 3-game over streak, suggesting recent high-scoring games.
- The Thunder have more overs than unders, with 41 overs this season.
Free Betting Prediction for Thunder vs Lakers
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been strong all season. Their home performance is impressive, with only five losses. They have a solid offense and defense, making them hard to beat. The Thunder’s recent form suggests they will continue their winning ways.
The Los Angeles Lakers have had mixed results lately. They rely heavily on LeBron James and Luka Dončić for scoring. Their away record is not as strong, which could be a challenge against the Thunder. The Lakers need a strong performance to compete in this game.
Considering the Thunder’s strong home record and the Lakers’ struggles on the road, the Thunder are likely to win. The Thunder’s balanced play on both ends of the court gives them an edge. The game might be high-scoring, but the Thunder should cover the spread.
- Our Free Prediction: Thunder -9.0
