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A pair of the NBA's best scorers match up when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (second, 31.6 PPG) and the Oklahoma City Thunder (60-16) host Luka Doncic (first, 33.8 PPG) and the Los Angeles Lakers (50-26) on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video and SportsNet LA. The Thunder are 9-point favorites.
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Thunder vs. Lakers Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final result of Thunder 120, Lakers 109.
- Moneyline Pick: Thunder (-365)
- Total Pick: Under 232.5 (computer predicts 228.9 points)
- Pick ATS: Thunder (-9)
Recent Thunder vs. Lakers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9/2026 | Thunder | -6.5 | 222.5 | -242 | +197 | 119-110 OKC |
| 11/12/2025 | Thunder | -8 | 229.5 | -326 | +261 | 121-92 OKC |
| 4/8/2025 | Thunder | -9.5 | 230 | -405 | +316 | 136-120 OKC |
| 4/6/2025 | Thunder | -9.5 | 231 | -410 | +318 | 126-99 LAL |
| 11/29/2024 | Thunder | -3 | 229.5 | -153 | +129 | 101-93 OKC |
Thunder 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Oklahoma City has put together a 35-41-0 record against the spread.
- In games they have played as at least 9-point favorites this season, the Thunder are 20-26 against the spread.
- Oklahoma City has gone over in 40 of its 76 games with a set total (52.6%).
- The Thunder have won 58, or 80.6%, of the 72 games they've played as favorites this season.
- This season, Oklahoma City has won 39 of its 47 games, or 83%, when favored by at least -365 on the moneyline.
Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Los Angeles has gone 42-34-0 ATS this year.
- In games they have played as at least 9-point underdogs this year, the Lakers are 1-1 against the spread.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 39 of Los Angeles' 76 games with a set total.
- The Lakers have won 44.8% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (13-16).
- Los Angeles has a record of 1-1 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +287 or longer (50%).
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Thunder vs. Lakers Injury Report
Thunder
Thunder:
Thomas Sorber: Out For Season (Knee),
Alex Caruso: Questionable (Illness)
Lakers
Lakers:
Marcus Smart: Out (Ankle)
Thunder vs. Lakers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, April 2, 2026
- Game time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Amazon Prime Video and SportsNet LA
- Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Arena: Paycom Center
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