Thunder vs Lakers

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Lakers vs. Thunder odds, line, start time: 2023 NBA picks, March 24 ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers.

Thunder 10,000 times and the results are in. One thing holding Oklahoma City back was the mediocre play of small forward [Luguentz Dort](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/players/playerpage/3041476), who did not have his best game: he finished with only three points on 1-for-11 shooting in his 29 minutes on the court. The Thunder are also 7-1 against the spread in their last eight meetings against the Lakers. [Anthony Davis](/nba/players/1992786/anthony-davis/) also had a strong showing against the Suns, finishing with 27 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Thunder](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/game-forecast/NBA_20230324_OKC@LAL/). Los Angeles' shooting guard [Austin Reaves](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/players/playerpage/2268681) was one of the most active players for the squad, posting a double-double with 25 points and 11 assists. [Phoenix Suns](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/PHO/phoenix-suns/) on Wednesday was still a pretty decisive one as Los Angeles wrapped it up with a 122-111 win at home. Here are several [NBA betting lines](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/odds) for Lakers vs. Before entering any Thunder vs. [NBA](/nba/) game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated [NBA picks](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/picks/) over the past four-plus seasons. Thunder odds from Caesars Sportsbook, and the over/under is set at 232.5. The Lakers have won three of their last five games, while Oklahoma City is 4-3 in its last seven contests.

Thunder vs. Lakers: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet (OKC Thunder Wire)

Our prediction and best bet for Friday's Thunder vs. Lakers game, with odds from @BetMGM.

Mo Bamba is out due to an ankle sprain. Kenrich Williams is out due to wrist surgery. Chet Holmgren is out due to foot surgery. If he plays, I expect the Thunder to win. D’Angelo Russell is questionable due to hip soreness. On the first night of this back-to-back, the Thunder were

NBA picks: Thunder vs. Lakers prediction, odds, over/under, spread ... (DraftKings Nation)

We go over some of the best betting options for Friday's matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers.

Los Angeles is -225 on the moneyline while Oklahoma City is +190. The Thunder sit in 11th in the West, while the Lakers occupy the No. The total is 232.5. The line is now Lakers -3.5 and we’re going to flip our pick to the home team with this development. [Oklahoma City Thunder](https://www.welcometoloudcity.com) (36-37) meet the [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.silverscreenandroll.com) (36-37) Friday evening with a spot in the play-in tournament potentially on the line. The total comes in at 231 and we’ll maintain our pick on the over there.

Thunder vs. Lakers takeaways: Anthony Davis leads Los Angeles ... (Oklahoman.com)

And the Thunder did catch up. “We just kept fighting,” Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said, “and clawed back into it.” Josh Giddey found Lindy Waters III for a ...

“We were on a string in the second half,” Daigneault said of the Thunder’s defense. We put different guys in the game for different reasons on different nights. He was a two-time WAC Player of the Year. - Aleksej Pokusevski suited up for the Thunder but didn’t play. In the two games he played, Walker had zero and four points. He scored 14 points on 5-of-6 shooting off the bench. “And then they’re pretty stubborn on the ball. Lakers forward Wenyen Gabriel was also on that Kentucky team, which lost to Kansas State in the Sweet 16. A woman held onto the ball, not sure what to do, and Giddey, in a rush, went over and snatched it from her. Giddey was a big reason why the Thunder kept things close. He was 7-of-11 from the free throw line. Waters pushed Giddey in celebration, but the momentum didn’t carry over.

Thunder vs. Lakers - NBA Game Recap - March 24, 2023 | ESPN (ESPN)

The Los Angeles Lakers move up the Western Conference standings after a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. ByAP.

Walker got his most significant playing time since early March in Russell’s absence, and the former starter responded with four 3-pointers. The Thunder (36-38) dropped into a tie with Dallas for 10th in the West despite holding the Lakers to only 42 points in the second half after LA put up 41 in the first quarter alone. The Serbian big man didn't play, but he has been playing in the G League. “That's a testament to our ability to scrap and hang in there,” Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault said. Thunder: Aleksej Pokuševski dressed for the first time since breaking his left leg in December. With Davis leading the way on both ends of the court, Los Angeles (37-37) reached .500 for the first time this year. Oklahoma City erased all of Los Angeles’ early 17-point lead when Gilgeous-Alexander’s jumper tied it at 102-102 with 5:25 to play. He started 32 games this season. They know the history of the franchise they're representing.” “We had to come out and get this game, and we came out offensive and defensively just playing extremely well. ... We've got to .500, and now it's time to get on the other side.” ... Guys are competing because they know what they're representing.

Thunder vs Lakers Picks and Predictions: Shai Helps Sway Moneyline (Covers.com)

NBA odds, picks, and predictions for the Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakers on March 24. NBA betting best bet and free pick analysis.

Sure, the Lakers are at home, and Oklahoma City is on a back-to-back, but that only makes me think these teams are back to parity. The Thunder have also played below tonight’s total in five of their last seven. The Lakers are playing a more patient game without LeBron in the lineup, and have only gone Over 232.5 three times in their last 12, with two of those games hitting 233 and 234. If you’re not willing to back Oklahoma City on the moneyline, then at least take the Thunder and the points. You could look at that number and think there’s a slight edge on the Over tonight, but even if you were beholden to those averages, that’s not enough of an advantage to overcome the vig. That number is pretty much on the mark for these two teams this season. [Thunder](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/teams/main/oklahoma-city-thunder) aren’t waiting on their superstar to get back on the court. I’m taking the Thunder on the moneyline. The Lakers have been about average for bettors, coming into this game with a 35-37-1 ATS mark. My guess is that this is due to the fact that the Thunder are playing a back-to-back in LA, but the team has been in the city all week, and shouldn’t be too impacted by the consecutive games — especially with Gilgeous-Alexander only playing 27 minutes last night. The Lakers opened tonight’s game as a 5.5-point favorite. While Lakers fans will still hope that James can make it back for the end of the regular season and a potential play-in tournament, the team is keeping its head above water for now.