NBA Odds: Lakers-Thunder prediction, odds, pick and more

The Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder will play on Friday night. The Lakers lost to Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday but have won three of their last five games. Oklahoma has won two in a row but their team lacks experience and NBA seasoning. Lakers are strong favorites and are looking to bounce back from Wednesday's loss.

Lakers are the better team in this spot. They have a better fit of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook. The Lakers have been pushing the pace recently. Their defense is still a work in progress after losing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Alex Caruso. Lakers are 4-6 on the road this season and 9-17 against the spread.

The Thunder are 15-9 against the spread this season. The Thunder have a chance to cover the five-point spread against a better and more experienced Lakers team. The Lakers are 4-7 at home this year and 4.9 on the road.

Lakers lost to Grizzlies on Wednesday. Lakers have disappointed many times this season. They should come into this one with an edge.

Lakers are -5 at home against the Thunder.