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

Prediction published on 17/01/2019, 10:27  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 17/01/2019 at 12:28 in NBA Predictions

Oklahoma Thunder are second in the Northwest division of the Western Conference three wins behind the Denver Nuggets. They are 14-6 at home this season and third in the rankings for the Western Conference. This month has seen them 1-2 in home games losing to Washington and Minnesota. but beating San Antonio in their most recent game. They come into this game at home to LA Lakers with a 27-19 record and will be hoping to maintain their strong record against the Los Angeles team. Russell Westbrook is in good form scoring 31 points in their most recent game away at Atlanta Hawks.

The LA Lakers are third in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference and that has them ranked ninth, one place away from a play-off position. They are 24-21 for the season and on their travels are 9-12. The Lakers have lost two of their last three matches and are 1-2 on the road this month. Problem areas for them are a low free-throw percentage (ranked 30th|) and three-point percentage (ranked 28th). Oklahoma can get another home win and can win by 11 points +.