Lakers vs Thunder Pick: Betting Prediction for Nov 30

Los Angeles Lakers (11-8 SU, 8-11 ATS) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (11-6 SU, 13-4 ATS)

When: Thursday, November 30th, 8:00 PM (ET)

Where: Paycom Center, OK, Oklahoma City

TV: BSO

Point Spread: LAL +7/OKC -7

Total: 230.5

Money Line: Los Angeles Lakers +224/-278

Notable Injuries

Lakers

• Jarred Vanderbilt (Out) Heel
• Gabe Vincent (Out) Knee
• Jaxson Hayes (Questionable) Elbow
• Rui Hachimura (Out) Nose

Thunder

• Josh Giddey (Questionable) Personal

Recent Form

The Lakers will face the Thunder, bringing in an overall record of 11-8 and a 2-1 record over their previous three games. In their 19 games, the Lakers have achieved an 8-5 record in games against Western Conference teams, and they have a 3-3 record in non-conference play.

The Thunder head into today’s action with an overall record of 11-6 and have gone 2-1 over their previous three games. The team currently sits 4th in the Western Conference and 3rd place in the Northwest division.

The Historicals

In terms of betting, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 4-1 in the previous five matchups vs Oklahoma City. This mark has come on an average scoring margin of +10 points per game in favor of the Lakers. Los Angeles and Oklahoma City averaged a combined 232 points per game in these games, leading to an over-under mark of 2-3.

Analysis

Los Angeles finished with 133 points in their game against the Pistons. This total surpasses their season-average of 112.9 points per game. D’Angelo Russell was the leading scorer for the Lakers, putting up 35 points. In addition, Anthony Davis contributed 28 points.

At present, the Lakers’ defense is ranked 18th, allowing 113.3 points per game.

Los Angeles’ defense is currently forcing 14.7 turnovers per game, which is 24th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 5th in blocked shots, with an average of 6.2 rejections per game.

The Thunder’s offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 103 points versus the Timberwolves. During the game, they attempted 30 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 41.1%. The top scorer for the Thunder was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 32 points, while Chet Holmgren also chipped in with 16 points.

The Thunder’s defense is presently ranked 9th in the league, allowing an average of 110.9 points per contest.

Most recently, the Thunder’s defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 106 points to the Timberwolves.

Betting Trends

• Through their last ten road contests, the Lakers’ offense has averaged 111 points per game while allowing an average of 118. Los Angeles posted an overall record of 4-6 while going 5-5 ATS.
• When looking at their past five home matchups, Oklahoma City has an ATS record of 5-0 while averaging 121 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
• In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Lakers have a straight-up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
• Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Oklahoma City has an ATS mark of 8-2 while going 8-2 straight up.

Joes Pick To Cover The Spread

The Lakers responded to an embarrassing loss vs. Philadelphia by destroying the Pistons last night. However, they will be facing a much better Thunder unit and will be playing on back-to-back nights. Even though I see OKC winning this one straight up, I do like Los Angeles to cover. My bet is to take the Lakers at +7.