Lakers vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Tips - 16 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 16, 2024, 3:35AM | Published: Jan 15, 2024, 1:16PM
The Los Angeles Lakers will play the Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, starting at 2:30pm AEDT.
With the likes of Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Austin Reaves, the Lakers are looking to overcome a Thunder team that includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Lakers vs Thunder game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Lakers vs Thunder
Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Tuesday's LA Lakers-Oklahoma City NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Thunder a 59% chance of beating the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.
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Lakers vs Thunder: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Lakers $2.28, Thunder $1.76
- Line: Lakers +3 ($1.95), Thunder -3 ($1.99)
- Total (Over/Under 241.5 Points): Over $1.90, Under $2.00
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Lakers at $2.28 and the Thunder at $1.76.
The Lakers are 3-point underdogs against the Thunder, with odds of $1.95 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the favourite Thunder (-3) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.99.
The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 241.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.90 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Thunder (-3) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 241.5 points has a 57% chance of staying Under.
The best site for placing bets on the Lakers vs Thunder game is Betfair, where you can wager against other NBA fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Lakers vs Thunder: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Oklahoma City at $1.76 with Betfair (59% probability)
- Line: Thunder -3 at $1.99 with Betfair (52% probability)
- Total Points: Under 241.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (57% probability) 🔥
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Lakers vs Thunder: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Thunder at Crypto.com Arena this Tuesday has the Thunder winning 121-118.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Lakers vs Thunder: Player Props
Player props are an enjoyable way to bet on Lakers vs Thunder without necessarily betting on the outcome of Tuesday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Anthony Davis is expected to step up for the Lakers with 26 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to have 32 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the Thunder.
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 26 | 13 | 4 |
| LeBron James | 21 | 7 | 6 |
| Austin Reaves | 17 | 5 | 6 |
| D'Angelo Russell | 17 | 3 | 6 |
| Taurean Prince | 10 | 3 | 2 |
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 32 | 6 | 7 |
| Chet Holmgren | 20 | 6 | 3 |
| Jalen Williams | 18 | 5 | 5 |
| Josh Giddey | 12 | 6 | 5 |
| Luguentz Dort | 11 | 5 | 1 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the LA Lakers vs Oklahoma City match-up at Crypto.com Arena.
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Lakers vs Thunder: Preview
The NBA game between the Lakers and Thunder at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to tip off at 2:30pm AEDT on Tuesday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Tuesday 16 January 2024
- Time: 2:30pm AEDT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our LA Lakers vs Oklahoma City predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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