Lakers vs Thunder Prediction

Oklahoma City Thunder (17-8) vs Los Angeles Lakers (16-13)

Game Info: Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 8:00 pm (Paycom Center)

Betting Odds: Oklahoma City Thunder -4 -- Over/Under:

The Los Angeles Lakers have lost their last 4 games. The Oklahoma City Thunder are riding a 3-game winning streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder prediction.

Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers have lost to the Spurs, Knicks, Bulls, and Timberwolves during this streak. The Los Angeles Lakers are averaging 113.5 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 46.1 percent shooting. LeBron James is averaging 25.2 points and 7.7 rebounds, while Anthony Davis is averaging 24.3 points and 12.4 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer and D’Angelo Russell is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The Los Angeles Lakers are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.2 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Lakers are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.

Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder have beat the Nuggets, Grizzlies, and Clippers during this streak. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 120.7 points on 49.2 percent shooting and allowing 113 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 30.7 points and 6.3 assists, while Chet Holmgren is averaging 17.2 points and 7.9 rebounds. Jalen Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Giddey is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 38.6 percent from beyond the arc and 85.7 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Facts

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ranks 1st amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.8) this season.
• Chet Holmgren ranks 4th amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (2.7) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Thunder rank 30th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (13.7).
• The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (16.7).
• The Lakers rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (18.8).
• The Lakers rank 2nd in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (14.7).

Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder prediction

The Los Angeles Lakers are in an ugly slump, and I'm not sure if this is the spot where they stop the bleeding. The Oklahoma City Thunder are for real, folks, and they've been kind to bettors with their 18-8 ATS record. The Lakers' offense remains in a funk, and it's worth noting Rui Hachimura, LeBron James and Anthony Davis continue to log big minutes despite staying on the injury report. The Thunder clapped the Lakers by 23 points three weeks ago. We're only laying four points. Give me OKC.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.