Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers, NBA 2025-26 Season, Today Match Prediction
Oklahoma City Thunder
Los Angeles Lakers
Can the Lakers end the Thunder's unbeaten run at home?
- Shai Gilgeous Alexander over 30 points in two of the last three matches against the Lakers.
- OKC are undefeated in their last seven home matches scoring 119.7 points per game.
- The Lakers won three of their last four matches on road scoring 115.8 points per game.
Oklahoma City Thunder to win and cover the spread (-6.5).
| Tournament: | NBA 2025-26 Season |
| Live Streaming: | NBA League Pass |
| Venue: | Paycom Center, Oklahoma |
| Tip Off: | 08:00:00 |
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | 1.34 | 3.20 |
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Match Prediction & Analysis
Oklahoma City Thunder play host to the Los Angeles Lakers at the Paycom Center on Wednesday night. The Thunder holding a 5-0 record at home against an inform Lakers side who hold a 5-1 record in away games this season, should be an exciting matchup.
The Lakers hold a slight upperhand in the last five head to head matches against the Thunder with three wins scoring 113.4 points per game and allowing 109 points per game. Expect a well paced game, where both teams might excel in the second half.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | 37.1 | 9.4 | 9.1 | 1.7/0.4 |
| Shai Gilgeous Alexander | 32.8 | 5.2 | 6.4 | 1.3/1.1 |
Teams Preview
Oklahoma City Thunder Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder are coming off a 126-102 win over the Golden State Warriors in their last match. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge, scoring a 28-point, 11-assist double-double, while Chet Holmgren also contributed a 23-point, 11-rebound double-double. Ajay Mitchell, getting a place in the starting lineup, scored 17 points. Off the bench, Isaiah Joe and Jaylin Williams combined for 30 points.
The Thunder currently hold an 11-1 record in the Western Conference and are at the top of the table. At home, they hold a 5-0 record, scoring an average of 124.4 points per game and conceding 108.2 points per game. In four of those five games, OKC scored over 123 points, demonstrating their strong offensive force at home.
Overall, across the 12-game stretch this season, the Thunder have scored an average of 122.7 points per game. They are shooting 47.4% from the field and averaging 13.75 three-pointers per game with an efficiency of 34%. On the defensive end, they have allowed 108.2 points per game, the least by a team this season, while averaging 47.4 rebounds per game and blocking 5.2 shots.
Los Angeles Lakers Preview
The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a 121-111 win over the Charlotte Hornets in their last match, led by Luka Dončić's 38 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists. Austin Reaves dropped 24 points on the night, while Rui Hachimura stepped up with 21 points.
With this win, the Lakers now hold an 8-3 record in the Western Conference, standing in 4th place. Their away record this season is 5-1, a truly dominating run where, on average, they have scored 117.7 points per game and conceded 115.8 points per game. With LeBron James and Gabe Vincent ruled out for an extended period, Marcus Smart continues to play a pivotal role on the offensive end.
Overall this season, the Lakers have scored an average of 118.1 points per game, shooting at an efficiency of 51.2%, the best by any team this season. However, three-point shooting has been an issue, as they average only 10.8 three-pointers per game. On the defensive end, the Lakers have allowed 116.5 points per game, grabbed 40.2 rebounds, and blocked 3.6 shots.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Shai Gilgeous Alexander |
| SG | Cason Wallace |
| SF | Luguentz Dort |
| PF | Chet Holmgren |
| C | Isaiah Hartenstein |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Luka Doncic |
| SG | Austin Reaves |
| SF | Marcus Smart |
| PF | Rui Hachimura |
| C | Deandre Ayton |
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER vs LOS ANGELES LAKERS
Winning PredictionOklahoma City Thunder enter this contest as the favourites to win having gone unbeaten at home so far. While the Lakers have a solid offense, but they cannot match the pace of the Thunder and also are not a solid three point shooting side which could make a huge difference. We are backing the Oklahoma City Thunder to win and cover the spread of (-6.5).
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