Thunder vs Lakers Prediction and NBA Tips - 1 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 1, 2023, 1:03AM | Published: Nov 30, 2023, 2:26AM
The Oklahoma City Thunder square off with the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action at Paycom Center on Friday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
With the likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams, the Thunder are looking to overcome a Lakers side that includes Anthony Davis, LeBron James and D'Angelo Russell.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for Thunder vs Lakers, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Thunder vs Lakers
Based on detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Friday's Oklahoma City-LA Lakers NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Thunder a 67% chance of beating the Lakers at Paycom Center.
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Thunder vs Lakers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Paycom Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Thunder $1.50, Lakers $2.75
- Line: Thunder -5 ($1.91), Lakers +5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 234 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Thunder at $1.50. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Lakers at $2.75.
The Thunder are 5-point favourites against the Lakers, with odds of $1.91 currently available at PointsBet.
For the underdog Lakers (+5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 234 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 analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Thunder and the Lakers have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 234-point Over/Under has a 52% chance of staying Under.
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Thunder vs Lakers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Oklahoma City at $1.50 with bet365 (67% probability)
- Line: Thunder -5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (50% probability)
- Total Points: Under 234 at $1.91 with PointsBet (52% probability)
Stats Insider's Thunder vs Lakers betting tips are based on complex simulations and wagering experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Thunder vs Lakers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Thunder vs Lakers at Paycom Center this Friday has the Thunder winning 119-114.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Thunder vs Lakers: Player Props
Betting on Thunder vs Lakers player props? Stats Insider uses the best data available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Paycom Center.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to step up for the Thunder with 30 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, while Anthony Davis is projected to have 27 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists for the Lakers.
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 30 | 6 | 6 |
| Chet Holmgren | 20 | 7 | 3 |
| Jalen Williams | 16 | 5 | 4 |
| Josh Giddey | 14 | 7 | 6 |
| Luguentz Dort | 11 | 5 | 2 |
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 27 | 14 | 4 |
| LeBron James | 24 | 8 | 6 |
| D'Angelo Russell | 18 | 3 | 7 |
| Austin Reaves | 16 | 4 | 6 |
| Christian Wood | 16 | 8 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the Oklahoma City vs LA Lakers game at Paycom Center.
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Thunder vs Lakers: Preview
The NBA game between the Thunder and Lakers at Paycom Center is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Friday 1 December 2023
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Paycom Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our predictions for Oklahoma City vs LA Lakers have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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