Make no mistake about it: the Thunder will do pretty much anything at this point to avoid a win, and that could mean another embarrassing blow out. The difference in tonight’s game compared to Wednesday’s meeting with the Utah Jazz is that the Lakers do not care at all at this point, and their key players may not even be on the bench, let alone in the game.
View More Thunder Against the Spread | Even the Lakers Should Be Able to Cover the Spread Against OKC
The final few days of the regular season is upon, and based on Wednesday night’s 137-101 loss to the Utah Jazz, the Oklahoma City Thunder has figured out how to tank again. That’s a good thing considering that tonight they are taking on the Los Angeles Lakers, who aren’t tanking, but certainly don’t know how to win games right now.
View More Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #81: Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers are stacked with seasoned veterans who can have a big impact on any given night. Lebron James and Russell Westbrook are two difference makers for Los Angeles, but they’re not the X-factor when it comes to playing the Thunder. Anthony Davis has found consistent success against OKC over the years, and he should undoubtedly be the key focus for tonight’s matchup.
View More Thunder Against the Spread | Expect Another Close One with the Lakers
The Oklahoma City Thunder is on a two-game winning streak, if you want to call it that, which is a miracle in itself when you consider the 73-point loss that capped an 8-game losing streak. Two consecutive road wins shows a lot of heart, and now the Thunder is back at the Paycom Center to take on the Los Angeles Lakers for the third time already this season.
View More Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #25 Preview: Los Angeles Lakers
There’s only one team that the Thunder has a winning record against with the point spread and that’s the Lakers. As bad as Oklahoma City has been against the spread this season the Lakers have been worse. LA has only covered the spread once at home and just twice on the season. While the Thunder continue to be one of the worst offensive teams in the NBA, the Lakers are 27th is scoring defense. The Thunder beat LA in OKC when LeBron didn’t play and with him absent again tonight you at least have to like OKC to cover tonight.
View More Thunder Against The Spread | Keep Riding The Under Against The Lakers
In the last week, the Thunder has played just two games, both losses, while the Lakers have won three straight. OKC still isn’t exactly concerned with winning, despite the fact that they played especially well against the Clippers on Monday night, but the Lakers are working through their issues, particularly due to injury, while trying to establish somme chemistry.
View More Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #8 Preview: Los Angeles Lakers
There’s the possibility that I’m simplifying this too much but the Lakers have hit the over in three of their four games this season. It’s partly because of the offensive firepower that this team has but also due to the lack of defense they play which allows teams to stay close throughout the contest. The Thunder are next to last in the NBA when it comes to scoring but they’ll get just enough done tonight to make this game hit the over.
View More Thunder Against The Spread | The Over Looks Inviting
Tonight, the Thunder hosts the Los Angeles Lakers. This will be the first time since January of 2020 that Russell Westbrook will be in the building, so it will be exciting to see him live and in person playing basketball yet again.
View More Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #5 Preview: Los Angeles Lakers
Now, as the Thunder begins their 14th season, I am finally a season-ticket holder. The Thunder hasn’t had fans in the building since March of 2019, and I for one could not be more excited. Yes, it’s almost guaranteed to be another tank season, and I’m more likely to be in the building for a loss than a win, but I’m still pumped. The NBA announced the full schedule for the 2021-22 season Friday afternoon, so without further ado, here are the 10 games that I’m looking forward to attending the most (in chronological order):
View More OKC Thunder | The 10 Home Games I Can’t Wait to Attend
Oklahoma City is 12-10-1 (54.5%) against the total. In other words they hit the over 54.5% of the time. Meanwhile the Lakers are only hitting the over 36% percent of the time (9-16) but they are much better at hitting the over at home (63%) than they are on the road (16%).
View More Thunder Against The Spread | Take The Lakers -12