Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 29/11/2024, 03:25  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 29/11/2024 at 03:28 in NBA Predictions

The OKC Thunder, the top seed in the Western Conference, will travel to play the LA Lakers in their next NBA assignment. They come into this match three games clear of their hosts who are in fifth place. Below is our prediction for this match.

The Lakers have snapped a three-match losing run, their longest this season, last time out. J.J. Redick's men saw off the Spurs away from home 119-101 to take a 2-0 lead in that regular season series.

They have now won 11 of their 18 fixtures with eight of those wins coming against fellow West teams. LA, who have won their last three meetings with OKC, have won seven of nine home games. They are averaging 115.6 points and allowing 116.6 points.

The Thunder have regained their swagger after a run of back-to-back losses. They are on a three-match winning run and are coming off a statement victory in Golden State.

Mike Daigenult’s men earned a 105-101 victory in a battle involving two of the top three teams in the West. They have now won 14 of their 18 matches and have dominated against fellow West rivals with 11 victories.

OKC could have seven players unavailable for this trip through injury. Chet Holmgren is officially out while Alex Caruso is questionable. The visitors are averaging 114.6 and have the second-best defensive rating.