The Los Angeles Lakers (31-7) and the Oklahoma City Thunder (22-16) square off at Chesapeake Energy Arena. The Lakers will try to prolong their seven-game winning streak. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder ATS Odds
Both teams covered in their last matchup. The Thunder (3-point underdogs) defeated the Houston Rockets 113-92, while the Lakers (13.5-point underdog) beat the Dallas Mavericks 129-114. The Oklahoma City game went 23 points under the projected point total of 228, while the Los Angeles game finished 19.5 points over the projected point total of 223.5.
Los Angeles played a nearly flawless game. They had a superb effective field goal percentage of 0.584 (above their season average of 0.544) and a turnover percentage of 6.4 (better than their season average of 13.0). Dallas had marks of 0.464 and 7.4, respectively, for those same stats. The Thunder, meanwhile, held the Rockets to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.7 (below their season average of 24.3). The Rockets had a free throw rate of 0.146 (below their season average of 0.232). Oklahoma City received a boost from Danilo Gallinari, who had 23 points and 11 rebounds. LeBron James had a solid performance for Los Angeles, recording 35 points, 16 rebounds and seven assists.
In their two matchups this season, the Lakers have won both. In their most recent game, the two teams combined to put up 257 points, well over the projected point total of 209. Los Angeles won 130-127 but was unable to cover as a 4.5-point favorite. Los Angeles won the rebounding battle. The Lakers had 11 offensive rebounds and 45 total rebounds, while the Thunder had six and 37, respectively. Anthony Davis recorded a double-double with 33 points and 11 rebounds.
Oddsmakers have a tendency to set the total high when the Lakers are involved, as 22 of their 37 contests have gone under the total. Los Angeles heads into the game with records of 31-7 straight up (SU) and 19-17-1 against the spread (ATS).
Coinciding with Los Angeles, Thunder games also have a tendency to go under the total (60.5 percent). Additionally, Oklahoma City is 22-16 SU and 25-12-1 ATS.
The offense of Oklahoma City will battle against the elite defense of Los Angeles. The Thunder currently rank 15th in offensive efficiency, while the Lakers are third in defensive efficiency. The Lakers figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Lakers, ATS Winner – Lakers, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Lakers rank third in rebounds allowed per game (42.2) while the Thunder rank 11th (44.9).
- Los Angeles ranks second in fast break points per game (18.3) while Oklahoma City ranks last (9.3).
- The Thunder rank third in steals allowed per game (6.9) while the Lakers rank 23rd (8.1).
- Los Angeles ranks second in points in the paint per game (53.3) while Oklahoma City ranks 22nd (46.1).
- Los Angeles ranks fifth in points off turnovers per game (18.3) while Oklahoma City ranks 19th (16.6).
- The Lakers rank sixth in second chance points per game (14.2) while the Thunder rank 29th (11.0).
- The Lakers rank first in blocks per game (7.4) while the Thunder rank 16th (4.8).
- Oklahoma City ranks fourth in three pointers allowed per game (31.6) while Los Angeles ranks 11th (32.7).
- Los Angeles ranks seventh in assists per game (25.9) while Oklahoma City ranks 28th (21.3).
- Los Angeles is 13-0 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Oklahoma City is 7-3.
- The Lakers are 27-7 when they reach the century mark, while the Thunder are 21-9.
- Los Angeles is 9-9 ATS on the road, while Oklahoma City is 11-7-1 ATS at home.
- Of the Lakers’ 18 road games, they have 10 unders and 8 overs.
- In 19 home games, the Thunder have 11 unders and 8 overs.
Bettings Trends:
- The Thunder are 5-0 ATS over their last five games, while the Lakers are 2-2-1.
- In their last five games, Oklahoma City has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Los Angeles has 4 unders and 1 over.
- The Thunder’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.6, up from 2.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Lakers have scored an average of 118.4 points per game (5.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 104.0 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
