The Lakers will play the Thunder on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:13 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As we wrap up the 2024-25 NBA regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder will take to the court on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Los Angeles Lakers arrive at this game with a 93.00 power ranking. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder, have a 98.00 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers sport a 18-20 away team record. That result ranks them 8th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Oklahoma City Thunder - The Oklahoma City Thunder hit the floor with a 34-6 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2024-25 season ranked 1st in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The Los Angeles Lakers sit 16th (113.4) for average points scored per game. The Oklahoma City Thunder stand 4th, averaging 120.0 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 112.1 points against the Los Angeles Lakers per game this season. That result puts them 20th in the league for the 2024-25 season. The Oklahoma City Thunder stand 29th in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 107.5 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The Los Angeles Lakers wind down the season with a 12-4 Western Pacific Division division record. Their opponent, the Oklahoma City Thunder, have a 11-4 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have a 48-30 overall record, while the Oklahoma City Thunder have a 64-14 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Lakers be sailin' into Thunder territory for a showdown... Lakers be 48-30 this season while Thunder be a mighty 64-14! Lakers leadin' their division at 12-4, but Thunder be close at 11-4... Lakers be scorin' 113.4 points per game, but Thunder be plunderin' 120.0 points... Review each team's season standings below, and check out the best bets... Look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players... Get ready for a battle on the court that'll shiver yer timbers! Arrr!
Best Lakers at Thunder Odds
| Underdog Los Angeles Lakers | Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Los Angeles Lakers | Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Oklahoma City Thunder are -9.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Los Angeles Lakers are +9.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 230.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 230.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the -400 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Los Angeles Lakers are the +310 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Lakers
Thunder
4/08/25 8:13pm EDT | +9.5 -115-9.5 -105 |
Underdog Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +9.5 Los Angeles Lakers underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder - Oklahoma City Thunder bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -9.5 Oklahoma City Thunder favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder Prop Bets
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Lakers
Thunder
Game to Overtime
4/08/25 8:13pm EDT | Yes +1350No -5000Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
LAL at OKC 4/08/25 8:13pm EDT | 110.5 o -115110.5 u -110Bet |
Thunder
Team Total Points
LAL at OKC 4/08/25 8:13pm EDT | 120.5 o -110120.5 u -115Bet |
Aaron Wiggins
Points Scored
LAL at OKC 4/08/25 8:13pm EDT | 9.5 o +1009.5 u -135Bet |
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Alex Caruso
Points Scored
LAL at OKC 4/08/25 8:13pm EDT | 6.5 o -1056.5 u -130Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points Scored
LAL at OKC 4/08/25 8:13pm EDT | 19.5 o +10519.5 u -140Bet |
Cason Wallace
Points Scored
LAL at OKC 4/08/25 8:13pm EDT | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -125Bet |
Chet Holmgren
Points Scored
LAL at OKC 4/08/25 8:13pm EDT | 13.5 o -13513.5 u +100Bet |
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Dalton Knecht
Points Scored
LAL at OKC 4/08/25 8:13pm EDT | 6.5 o -1056.5 u -125Bet |
Dorian Finney-Smith
Points Scored
LAL at OKC 4/08/25 8:13pm EDT | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -118Bet |
Isaiah Hartenstein
Points Scored
LAL at OKC 4/08/25 8:13pm EDT | 8.5 o -1258.5 u -105Bet |
Isaiah Joe
Points Scored
LAL at OKC 4/08/25 8:13pm EDT | 6.5 o -1186.5 u -115Bet |
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Jalen Williams
Points Scored
LAL at OKC 4/08/25 8:13pm EDT | 19.5 o -13519.5 u +100Bet |
Jarred Vanderbilt
Points Scored
LAL at OKC 4/08/25 8:13pm EDT | 3.5 o -1183.5 u -115Bet |
Jaxson Hayes
Points Scored
LAL at OKC 4/08/25 8:13pm EDT | 6.5 o -1456.5 u +105Bet |
Jordan Goodwin
Points Scored
LAL at OKC 4/08/25 8:13pm EDT | 3.5 o -1353.5 u +100Bet |
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LeBron James
Points Scored
LAL at OKC 4/08/25 8:13pm EDT | 21.5 o -13521.5 u +100Bet |
Luguentz Dort
Points Scored
LAL at OKC 4/08/25 8:13pm EDT | 8.5 o -1508.5 u +110Bet |
Luka Doncic
Points Scored
LAL at OKC 4/08/25 8:13pm EDT | 26.5 o +10026.5 u -130Bet |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points Scored
LAL at OKC 4/08/25 8:13pm EDT | 31.5 o -10531.5 u -130Bet |
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Aaron Wiggins
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at OKC 4/08/25 8:13pm EDT | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -118Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at OKC 4/08/25 8:13pm EDT | 28.5 o -11028.5 u -118Bet |
Cason Wallace
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at OKC 4/08/25 8:13pm EDT | 13.5 o +11013.5 u -145Bet |
Chet Holmgren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at OKC 4/08/25 8:13pm EDT | 22.5 o -12022.5 u -110Bet |
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Isaiah Joe
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at OKC 4/08/25 8:13pm EDT | 9.5 o -1509.5 u +110Bet |
Jalen Williams
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at OKC 4/08/25 8:13pm EDT | 29.5 o -11829.5 u -115Bet |
Jaxson Hayes
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at OKC 4/08/25 8:13pm EDT | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at OKC 4/08/25 8:13pm EDT | 36.5 o -10536.5 u -125Bet |
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Luguentz Dort
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at OKC 4/08/25 8:13pm EDT | 13.5 o -11813.5 u -115Bet |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at OKC 4/08/25 8:13pm EDT | 42.5 o -11842.5 u -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| z - Oklahoma City Thunder | 64 | 14 | 0.821 | 0.0 | 34-6 | 29-8 | 11-4 | 35-13 | 120.0 | 107.5 | +12.5 | L2 | 8-2 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 48 | 30 | 0.615 | +16.0 | 30-10 | 18-20 | 12-4 | 34-14 | 113.4 | 112.1 | +1.3 | W2 | 5-5 |
Los Angeles Lakers & Oklahoma City Thunder Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Los Angeles Lakers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Lakers | +1200 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Thunder | +175 Bet |
Los Angeles Lakers & Oklahoma City Thunder Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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