Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Picks And Prediction: November 30th Preview, Betting Odds and NBA Picks

The Los Angeles Lakers will hope to test their strength when they travel to Paycom Center in Oklahoma in the NBA Thursday night fixture to battle with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The bettingexpert team has had a look at the Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers game and has given the best value betting picks & predictions.

Our basketball expert Agbeniga Ayobami has her best value pick for tonight’s Western conference game, but if you want more from our experts, check out our Expert Insights section.

• Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Pick: Thunder -6.5
• Best odds: 1.90
• Bookmaker: bet365
• Stake: 5/10

In this article:

• Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Picks & Prediction
• Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Game Info
• Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Lines
• Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Trends
• Oklahoma City Thunder Stats & Form
• Los Angeles Lakers Stats & Form
• Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Where to Watch
• Safer Gambling

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Picks & Prediction

The Los Angeles Lakers’ recent victory over the struggling Detroit Pistons, while positive, may not be considered a remarkable achievement. On the other hand, the Oklahoma City Thunder have demonstrated strong performance in their recent home games, winning and covering the spread in four out of their last five matchups.

Notably, the Thunder hold a 12-5 record against the spread for the season, placing them among the top three teams for bettors alongside the Nets and Magic.

The Thunder’s success extends to their performance in home games with a rest advantage, winning eight of their last nine such matchups. Additionally, they have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as favourites when playing with a rest advantage.

Go with our tip at bet365

• Selection: Oklahoma City Thunder -6.5
• Best odds: 1.90
• Bookmaker: bet365
• Stake: 5/10

Odds available as of November 30th 2023. Odds may now differ.

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Game Info

• Date: Friday, December 01, 2023
• Time: 02:00 AM (UK time)
• Venue: Paycom Center – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Lines

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Lines
Bet365 Odds	Moneyline	Over/Under 231.5	Handicap +/-6.5
Oklahoma City Thunder	1.37	1.90	1.90
Los Angeles Lakers	3.20	1.90	1.90

Go with our tip at bet365Odds available as of November 30th 2023. Odds may now differ.

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Trends

• Oklahoma City ranks 6th in the NBA for points scored per game, averaging 118.6.
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads all qualified players in steals per game this season with 2.4.
• Chet Holmgren holds the top position among qualified Centers for three-point percentage this season, shooting at 43.1%.
• The Lakers have been unsuccessful in each of their last nine games when entering as underdogs following a road victory.

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Oklahoma City Thunder Stats & Form

The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently experiencing a downturn following their six-game win streak, aiming to avoid a third straight defeat after a narrow 106-103 road loss to the Timberwolves. Despite a quick start that gave them an early 12-point lead, the Thunder couldn’t maintain their advantage in the second half, finishing just short in the end.

In the matchup against the Timberwolves, the Thunder faced challenges in shooting efficiency, managing a 41% field goal percentage and 11 of 30 from the 3-point line. While they played effective pressure defence, forcing the Timberwolves into 19 turnovers, they struggled on the boards and lacked significant bench scoring.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued to shine, leading the team with an impressive 32 points on 13 of 22 shooting. Chet Holmgren contributed with 16 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. Jalen Williams and Josh Giddey each scored 10 points.

The Thunder’s offensive performance has been notable, averaging 118.6 points per game, ranking 6th in the NBA. They excel in effective 3-point shooting with a 40.3% rate, leading the league in this category, and boast a 49.3% field goal percentage, placing them 2nd in the NBA.

Defensively, they allow an average of 110.9 points per game, ranking 9th in the league. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander maintains impressive averages of 30.5 points and 6.1 assists, while Chet Holmgren contributes with 17.9 points and 8 rebounds.

The Thunder are joint-14th, priced at 51.00 odds, in the NBA Winner Odds race, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is 6th and priced at 15.00 by bet365 in the NBA MVP Winner Odds race.

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Los Angeles Lakers Stats & Form

The Los Angeles Lakers have been enjoying a positive stretch, winning eight of their last 11 games and currently holding the 7th position in the Western Conference with an 11-8 record.

The Lakers won their last game 133-107 over the Detroit Pistons. Shooting at an impressive 51% from the field and making 12 of 34 attempts from beyond the 3-point line, the Lakers set the tone with a strong first quarter, amassing 38 points to establish an early double-digit lead.

The team maintained control throughout the game, outscoring the Pistons in every quarter. Despite limited contributions from their bench players, the Lakers secured a convincing win.

D’Angelo Russell led the charge with an outstanding performance, scoring 35 points and providing nine assists on 13 of 17 shooting. Anthony Davis contributed significantly with 28 points, 16 rebounds, and three blocks, while LeBron James added 25 points, eight rebounds, and three assists.

Statistically, the Los Angeles Lakers are averaging 112.9 points per game on 49.2% shooting, while allowing 113.3 points on 45.4% shooting from their opponents. They maintain a 33.8% shooting accuracy from beyond the arc and a 76.6% success rate from the free-throw line. On the defensive end, the Lakers allow opponents to shoot 36.3% from deep and are securing an average of 44.1 rebounds per game.

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the contenders for the winners of the NBA title (7th), with 17.00 odds to claim the title for the first time since 2020. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are priced 61.00 and 71.00 respectively in the MVP candidate Odds List.

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Where to Watch

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SAFER GAMBLING

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