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2021 NBA Handicapping
(27-52) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers (50-30)
Date: Friday, April 8th
Time: 10:00 PM EST
Venue: Crypto.com Arena
NBA Moneyline Odds: Thunder | Lakers (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: Lakers -8
NBA Betting Total: 227.5
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers face off on Friday in an NBA showdown at Crypto.com Arena. When these two teams faced off on December 10th it was the Lakers that won 116-95. These are two teams that don’t have much to play for.
Oklahoma City Thunder
The Thunder come into this game with a 24-56 record overall and away from home they are 12-27. In the Thunder’s last game against the Utah Jazz the defense gave up 137 points and that led to the defeat.
The Thunder are averaging 104 points while their defense is giving up 111.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 30th in all of basketball and it’s been what has let them down the most this season.
One other big issue for this Thunder team is they are banged up and they have nine players that are out for the season. In this game it’s going to be the young guys that are going to need to step up.
Los Angeles Lakers
On the other side of this matchup is the Los Angeles Lakers who sit with a 31-48 record and at home they have a 20-20 record. This Lakers team also doesn’t have anything to play for after the loss in the last game. The Lakers only scored 110 points against the Suns while the defense gave up 121 points.
Much like the Thunder there are a ton of key players out for this game. Anthony Davis and LeBron James are out, and it wouldn’t be shocking if they also decide to sit out players like Westbrook and Anthony.
The Lakers are averaging 111.6 points while their defense is giving up 114.8 points per game. THe offense is ranked 11th in the league while their defense is ranked 26th.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Thunder are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
- Lakers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
- Lakers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 0 days rest.
- Lakers are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
- Under is 6-1 in Thunder last 7 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Free Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA Prediction:
There are a lot better games on the board to bet but if you are betting this game, the best way to do that is with the total. With so many players out by both teams I expect the offense will be lacking and this game is going to be lower scoring. Back the under to cash.
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