Thunder vs Lakers Prediction and NBA Tips - 24 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 24, 2023, 1:10AM | Published: Dec 23, 2023, 2:47AM
The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action at Paycom Center on Sunday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams, the Thunder are looking to overcome a Lakers team that includes Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Austin Reaves.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Thunder vs Lakers game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Thunder vs Lakers
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Oklahoma City-LA Lakers NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Thunder a 63% chance of winning against the Lakers at Paycom Center.
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Thunder vs Lakers: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Paycom Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Thunder $1.65, Lakers $2.48
- Line: Thunder -3.5 ($1.94), Lakers +3.5 ($1.99)
- Total (Over/Under 239.5 Points): Over $2.00, Under $1.95
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Thunder at $1.65 and the Lakers at $2.48.
The Thunder are listed as 3.5-point favourites against the Lakers, with odds of $1.94 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Lakers (+3.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.99.
The Over/Under for Thunder vs Lakers sits at 239.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.00 and odds for the Under at $1.95.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Thunder and the Lakers have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 239.5-point Over/Under has a 54% chance of staying Under.
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Thunder vs Lakers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Oklahoma City at $1.65 with Betfair (63% probability)
- Line: Lakers +3.5 at $1.99 with Betfair (50% probability)
- Total Points: Under 239.5 at $1.95 with Betfair (54% probability)
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Thunder vs Lakers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Thunder vs Lakers at Paycom Center on Sunday has the Thunder winning 120-116.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Thunder vs Lakers: Player Props
Player props are a popular way to bet on Thunder vs Lakers without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best information available to predict how each team's leading players will perform at Paycom Center.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to lead the Thunder with 31 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, while Anthony Davis is projected to have 25 points, 14 rebounds and 3 assists for the Lakers.
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 31 | 6 | 6 |
| Chet Holmgren | 20 | 7 | 3 |
| Jalen Williams | 17 | 5 | 4 |
| Isaiah Joe | 12 | 3 | 2 |
| Luguentz Dort | 11 | 5 | 2 |
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 25 | 14 | 3 |
| LeBron James | 22 | 8 | 6 |
| Austin Reaves | 15 | 4 | 5 |
| D'Angelo Russell | 14 | 3 | 6 |
| Taurean Prince | 11 | 3 | 2 |
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Thunder vs Lakers: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Thunder and Lakers at Paycom Center is scheduled to commence at 12:00pm AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Sunday 24 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 stated.
Our Oklahoma City vs LA Lakers predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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