Two of the NBA's best scorers take the court when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (first, 32.6 PPG) and the Oklahoma City Thunder (64-14) host LeBron James (11th, 24.5 PPG) and the Los Angeles Lakers (48-30) on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET on SportsNet LA and FDSOK. The Thunder are heavy favorites, by 15.5 points.
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Thunder vs. Lakers Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final score of Thunder 121, Lakers 106.
- Moneyline Pick: Thunder (-1176)
- Total Pick: Under 226.5 (computer predicts 226.2 points)
- Pick ATS: Lakers (+15.5)
Recent Thunder vs. Lakers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2025 | Thunder | -9.5 | 231 | -410 | +318 | 126-99 LAL |
| 11/29/2024 | Thunder | -3 | 229.5 | -153 | +129 | 101-93 OKC |
| 3/4/2024 | Thunder | -1 | 239.5 | -114 | -105 | 116-104 LAL |
| 1/15/2024 | Thunder | -2.5 | 241.5 | -139 | +118 | 112-105 LAL |
| 12/23/2023 | Thunder | -3.5 | 239 | -157 | +134 | 129-120 LAL |
| 11/30/2023 | Thunder | -5 | 234.5 | -203 | +169 | 133-110 OKC |
Thunder 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Oklahoma City has compiled a 50-26-2 record against the spread.
- The Thunder have a 7-3 record against the spread in games they were favored by 15.5 points or more this season.
- Out of Oklahoma City's 78 games with a set total, 43 have hit the over (55.1%).
- This season, the Thunder have won 62 out of the 75 games, or 82.7%, in which they've been favored.
- Oklahoma City has been at least a -1176 moneyline favorite 10 times this season and won all of those games.
Lakers 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Los Angeles has compiled a 43-34-1 record against the spread.
- The Lakers are a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 15.5 points or more this year.
- Los Angeles' games have gone over the point total 39 out of 78 times (50%).
- The Lakers have compiled a 15-16 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 48.4% of those games).
- Los Angeles has played as a moneyline underdog of +725 or longer in just one game this season, which it lost.
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Thunder vs. Lakers Injury Report
Thunder
Thunder:
Ajay Mitchell: Out (Toe),
Ousmane Dieng: Out (Calf),
Alex Ducas: Out (Quadricep),
Jaylin Williams: Questionable (Ankle),
Nikola Topic: Out For Season (Acl)
Lakers
Lakers:
Rui Hachimura: Out (Knee),
Austin Reaves: Questionable (Ankle),
Dorian Finney-Smith: Questionable (Ankle),
LeBron James: Questionable (Groin),
Bronny James: Questionable (Illness),
Luka Doncic: Questionable (Groin),
Gabe Vincent: Questionable (Knee),
Maxi Kleber: Out (Foot)
Thunder vs. Lakers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: SportsNet LA and FDSOK
- Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Arena: Paycom Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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