NBA Predictions: Will Thunder vs. Lakers Cover Betting Total? 1/3/18
Will tonight’s matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers go over the betting total at 10:30 p.m. ET?
The Odds: Thunder at Lakers, 10:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday
According to oddsmakers, the Lakers are 5.5-point home underdogs. The Thunder opened as a 6.5-point road favorite but the line dropped a full point. As for the total, the number hit the board at 213 but is down to 11.5.
Oklahoma City enters play with a 20-17 record. The Thunder are just 6-10 on the road, however, and are 14-23 against the spread this season.
As for L.A., the Lakers are 11-25 on the year and just 6-12 at home. From a betting standpoint, the Lakers have also struggled, going 17-19 against the spread in 2017-18.
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
Andre Roberson (knee) is out for the Thunder but that’s the only player the team lists on its injury report tonight.
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
Lonzo Ball (shoulder), Kyle Kuzma (quad) and Brook Lopez (ankle) are all questionable for the Lakers.
Our Prediction
The over has cashed in four of the last five meetings between these two teams in Los Angeles.
The over is also 4-0 in the Thunder’s last four games versus an opponent with a winning percentage below .400.
On the other side, the over is 7-0 in the Lakers’ last seven games playing on one day of rest, is 9-2 in their last 11 games overall, and is 4-1 in their last five home games. The over has also cashed in seven of the Lakers’ last eight games when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Wednesday NBA Prediction: Thunder/Lakers over 211.5
