Lakers vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Tips - 30 November 2024
Last updated: Nov 30, 2024, 3:09AM | Published: Nov 28, 2024, 6:22AM
The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, beginning at 2:00pm AEDT.
With the likes of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Dalton Knecht, the Lakers are looking to overcome a Thunder line-up that includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Lakers vs Thunder game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's LA Lakers vs Oklahoma City NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Thunder a 58% chance of winning against the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.
Lakers vs Thunder: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are shown here:
- Head to Head: Lakers $2.30, Thunder $1.64
- Line: Lakers +3 ($1.87), Thunder -3 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 229.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Lakers at $2.30 and the Thunder at $1.64.
The Lakers are 3-point underdogs against the Thunder, with odds of $1.87 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Thunder (-3) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.95.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 229.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Lakers (+3) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 229.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Lakers vs Thunder: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: LA Lakers at $2.30 with Bet365
- Line: Lakers +3 at $1.87 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 229.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Lakers vs Thunder best bets are based on market-leading modelling and betting intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Thunder have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Lakers to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Lakers vs Thunder: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday is the Thunder winning 115-113.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the LA Lakers vs Oklahoma City game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
Lakers vs Thunder: Player Props
Betting on Oklahoma City vs LA Lakers player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
LeBron James is expected to lead the Lakers with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to have 30 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the Thunder.
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 25 | 7 | 9 |
| Anthony Davis | 24 | 14 | 3 |
| Dalton Knecht | 14 | 4 | 1 |
| Austin Reaves | 14 | 4 | 5 |
| D'Angelo Russell | 12 | 3 | 5 |
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 30 | 6 | 6 |
| Jalen Williams | 20 | 5 | 5 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | 11 | 10 | 6 |
| Luguentz Dort | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| Isaiah Joe | 10 | 3 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the LA Lakers vs Oklahoma City match-up.
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Lakers vs Thunder: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Lakers and Thunder at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 2:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Saturday 30 November 2024
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our LA Lakers vs Oklahoma City predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled 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 confidence to make informed decisions.
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