Lakers vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Betting Tips - 8 February 2023
Feb 6, 2023, 7:35PM
The Los Angeles Lakers square off with the Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, beginning at 2:00pm AEDT.
With the likes of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook, the Lakers are looking to overcome a Thunder side that includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey and Jalen Williams.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Lakers vs Thunder, plus the latest betting odds and player props in Australia, are featured below.
Who will win? Lakers vs Thunder
Based on state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Wednesday's LA Lakers-Oklahoma City NBA clash 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Lakers a 71% chance of defeating the Thunder at Crypto.com Arena.
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LA Lakers vs Oklahoma City Current Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NBA clash at Crypto.com Arena are shown here:
- Head to Head: Lakers $1.40, Thunder $3.20
- Line: Lakers -7 ($1.91), Thunder +7 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 240.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Lakers to win at $1.40. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Thunder to win at $3.20.
The Lakers are listed as 7-point favourites against the Thunder, with odds of $1.91 currrently available at PointsBet.
For the underdog Thunder (+7) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.91.
The has been set at 240.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Thunder (+7) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 240.5 points has a 55% chance of staying Under.
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Lakers vs Thunder Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Lakers at $1.40 with PointsBet (71% probability)
- Line: Thunder +7 at $1.91 with PointsBet (53% probability)
- Total Points: Under 240.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (55% probability)
These Lakers vs Thunder predictions are based on world-class modelling and gambling experience to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
Lakers vs Thunder NBA Best Bets
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Thunder at Crypto.com Arena this Wednesday has the Lakers winning 122-115.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Lakers vs Thunder NBA Props Tips
Prop bets are a common way to wager on Lakers vs. Thunder without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Crypto.com Arena.
LeBron James is expected to lead the way for the Lakers with 32 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to finish with 31 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the Thunder.
Lakers Projected Box Score
- LeBron James: 32 PTS, 8 REB, 7 AST
- Anthony Davis: 30 PTS, 14 REB, 3 AST
- Russell Westbrook: 16 PTS, 6 REB, 7 AST
- Rui Hachimura: 13 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST
- Dennis Schroder: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST
Thunder Projected Box Score
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 31 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST
- Josh Giddey: 18 PTS, 9 REB, 7 AST
- Jalen Williams: 13 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST
- Isaiah Joe: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST
- Kenrich Williams: 10 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest expert tips before the LA Lakers vs Oklahoma City match-up at Crypto.com Arena.
As always, see our Value Summary for betting tips for every NBA match, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Lakers vs Thunder NBA 2023
This match-up between the Lakers and Thunder at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to begin at 2:00pm AEDT on Wednesday.
- Game: Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Wednesday 8 February 2023
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
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