The Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder (36-37) sq. off in opposition to the Los Angeles Lakers (36-37) on Friday at Crypto.com Enviornment. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET. Under, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s traces across the Thunder vs. Lakers odds, and make our skilled NBA picks and predictions.
The Thunder misplaced 125-107 to the Los Angeles Clippers Thursday and didn’t cowl as 4.5-point street underdogs. Oklahoma Metropolis is presently the No. 11 seed within the Western Convention, on the tip of a 3-team tie with the No. 9 Lakers and No. 10 New Orleans Pelicans.
The Lakers coated as 1.5-point favorites in Wednesday’s 122-111 house victory vs. the Phoenix Suns. Los Angeles is sitting because the No. 9 seed within the Western Convention, on prime of the 3-way tie with the Pelicans and Thunder.
Oklahoma Metropolis and Los Angeles have break up their first 2 conferences this season straight up and in opposition to the unfold with the street workforce profitable and protecting as an underdog in each conferences because the Over cashed twice.
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Thunder at Lakers odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Thunder +195 (guess $100 to win $195) | Lakers -230 (guess $230 to win $100)
- In opposition to the unfold (ATS): Thunder +5.5 (-110) | Lakers -5.5 (-110)
- Over/Beneath (O/U): 232.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Thunder at Lakers key accidents
Thunder
Lakers
- F Anthony Davis (foot) possible
- F LeBron James (foot) out
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Thunder at Lakers picks and predictions
Prediction
Lakers 122, Thunder 115
Moneyline
AVOID.
The Lakers (-230) are anticipated to return away with the victory at house on Friday, however taking them on the present odds isn’t well worth the threat.
In opposition to the unfold
LEAN LAKERS -5.5 (-110).
Each groups are vying for a spot within the playoffs or a play-in spot, however the Lakers are possible extra motivated to advance to the postseason. The Thunder are additionally taking part in on the 2nd leg of a back-to-back, so they might relaxation a few of their starters on Friday.
The Lakers are 5-1 ATS of their final 6 house video games in opposition to a workforce with a dropping street document.
Over/Beneath
The Over has hit within the first two conferences this season, and I’ll take OVER 232.5 (-112) for Friday’s bout. The Thunder and the Lakers are each prime 3 in tempo this season, which ought to result in extra factors.
Oklahoma Metropolis is 6-1 to the Over in its final 7 video games taking part in on 0 days of relaxation, whereas the Over is 9-4 in its final 13 conferences with Los Angeles.
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