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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander-led Oklahoma City Thunder are scheduled to square off against LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers at the Paycom Center on Thursday night. In the 2023-24 NBA regular season Western Conference standings, the Thunder are placed fourth with 11 wins in 17 matches while the Lakers have managed the seventh spot with a 11-8 record.
Oklahoma City are currently on a two-game losing streak while the LA Lakers defeated the Detroit Pistons in their previous fixture. The Thunder have lost four of their nine home games while the Lakers have won four of their 10 road games so far this season.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers: Match Prediction
Head-To-Head:
- The Los Angeles Lakers dominated the Oklahoma City Thunder with two wins last season in their three regular season fixtures.
- In their last 10 NBA regular season matches, the Lakers dominated the Thunder with seven victories.
- The Lakers are currently on a two-game winning streak against the Thunder in the regular season.
Top Players:
- The Thunder feature Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Josh Giddey, and Jalen Williams as their star players.
- The Lakers feature LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, D'Angelo Russell, and Rui Hachimura as their star players.
Average Quarter score: (Thunder 118-112 Lakers)
- 1st quarter: 28-32
- 2nd quarter: 27-25
- 3rd quarter: 34-27
- 4th quarter: 29-28
Lakers at Thunder: Betting Odds
Against The Spread (ATS): 6.5 points (Lakers +6.5)
Over/Under (OU): 231.5 (Under)
Prediction: Thunder 118-112 Lakers
Money Line:
- The Thunder have -275 odds to pick up the win, while the Lakers are listed at +230 to claim victory.
- This season, the Thunder have lost two of the nine games as the favorites while the Lakers have won two of the seven games as the underdogs.
- This season, the Thunder have won four of the eight games as the underdogs while the Lakers have lost three of the 12 games as the favorites.
Against The Spread:
- In the NBA 2023-24 regular season, the Thunder are averaging 118.6 points per game while the Lakers are averaging 112.9 points per game.
- From their opponents this season, the Thunder are scoring 7.7 points more per game, and the Lakers are scoring 0.4 points less per game.
Over/Under:
- For the Lakers, LeBron James is leading the squad this season with 25.1 points per game followed by Anthony Davis with 22.2 points per game. Apart from them, D'Angelo Russell is averaging 17.6 ppg while Austin Reaves is scoring 13.5 ppg.
- For the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the squad this season with 30.5 points per game followed by Chet Holmgren with 17.9 points per game. Apart from them, Jalen Williams averages 17 ppg while Josh Giddey is scoring 12 ppg.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers: How to Watch
When and where will the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers, NBA 2023-24 regular season match take place?
The NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers will take place on December 1 at 06:30 a.m. IST (November 30, 09:00 p.m. ET) at the Paycom Center.
Where to watch the live telecast of the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers, NBA 2023-24 regular season match in India and the US?
The live telecast of the NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers will be available on Sports 18 in India and on TNT and NBA TV in the US.
Where to watch the live stream of the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers, NBA 2023-24 regular season match in India and the US?
The NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers can be streamed live on Jio Cinema, and NBA.com on a subscription basis in India, and on ESPN and ABC in the US.
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