Lakers vs Thunder Picks and Prediction – 4/9/2025

By: David Anicetti |

Last Updated: 04/07/2025 at 7:51 PM ET

Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder 04/08/25 - NBA Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 4/9/2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Latest Odds: OKC -8.5 ; O/U 229.5

Lakers vs Thunder Prediction

The Los Angeles Lakers look for a third consecutive win on Tuesday when visiting the Oklahoma City Thunder. Los Angeles is 48-30 and 3rd in the Western Conference but just 1 ½ games ahead of fourth-place Denver. Los Angeles defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 126-99 on Sunday in the first of two consecutive games between the two in three days. Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 30 points. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our NBA previews.

Luka Doncic leads Los Angeles in scoring and rebounding, averaging 27.2 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. LeBron James is second in scoring and the leader in assists, averaging 24.6 points and 8.4 assists per game. Los Angeles has four players who average double figures in scoring. The Lakers score an average of 113.2 points per game, shooting 47.8% overall and 36.1% from 3-point territory.

The Oklahoma City Thunder look to snap a two-game losing streak with a victory at home on Tuesday when hosting the Los Angeles Lakers. Oklahoma City is 64-14 and has clinched the Western Conference regular season title. Oklahoma City was led in scoring by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 26 points in Sunday's loss to the Lakers. The Thunder shot just 43.3% overall.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is leading Oklahoma City in scoring and assists, averaging 32.6 points and 6.4 assists per game. Isaiah Hartenstein is the leading rebounder, averaging 10.7 rebounds per game. Jalen Williams is second in scoring, averaging 21.4 points per game. Oklahoma City scores an average of 120.3 points per game, shooting 48.1% overall and 37.5% from 3-point territory.

Lakers vs Thunder Pick Analysis

Oklahoma City will snap its two-game losing skid with a victory at home on Tuesday when hosting the Los Angeles Lakers. The Thunder have covered the number in 11 of the last 13 and six of the last seven played at home. The Thunder have clinched the Western Conference regular season title and will show their dominance with a big victory at home on Tuesday. Final Score Prediction, Oklahoma City Thunder wins and cover ATS 119-107.

Our Free NBA Pick for Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers

Oklahoma City Thunder -8.5