Lakers vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Tips - 5 March 2024
Last updated: Mar 5, 2024, 3:33AM | Published: Mar 3, 2024, 10:48PM
The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, commencing at 2:30pm AEDT.
With the likes of Anthony Davis, LeBron James and D'Angelo Russell, the Lakers are aiming to beat a Thunder team that includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Lakers vs Thunder game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Lakers vs Thunder
Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's LA Lakers-Oklahoma City NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Thunder a 56% chance of winning against the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.
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Lakers vs Thunder: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Lakers $2.04, Thunder $1.93
- Line: Lakers +1 ($1.92), Thunder -1 ($1.96)
- Total (Over/Under 239.5 Points): Over $1.96, Under $1.95
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 $2.04 and the Thunder at $1.93.
The Lakers are listed as 1-point underdogs against the Thunder, with odds of $1.92 currently available at Betfair.
For the favourite Thunder (-1) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.96.
The Over/Under for Lakers vs Thunder is set at 239.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.96 and odds for the Under at $1.95.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Thunder (-1) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the 239.5-point Over/Under has a 55% chance of staying Under.
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Lakers vs Thunder: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Oklahoma City at $1.93 with Betfair (56% probability) 🔥
- Line: Thunder -1 at $1.96 with Betfair (53% probability)
- Total Points: Under 239.5 at $1.95 with Betfair (55% probability)
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Lakers vs Thunder: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday has the Thunder prevailing 119-117.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Lakers vs Thunder: Player Props
Looking for Oklahoma City vs LA Lakers player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Anthony Davis is expected to lead the Lakers with 28 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to finish with 36 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the Thunder.
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 28 | 14 | 5 |
| LeBron James | 24 | 6 | 8 |
| D'Angelo Russell | 19 | 3 | 7 |
| Austin Reaves | 19 | 4 | 7 |
| Rui Hachimura | 17 | 5 | 2 |
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 36 | 6 | 8 |
| Jalen Williams | 22 | 4 | 5 |
| Chet Holmgren | 21 | 8 | 4 |
| Luguentz Dort | 12 | 4 | 2 |
| Josh Giddey | 11 | 6 | 5 |
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the LA Lakers vs Oklahoma City match-up at Crypto.com Arena.
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Lakers vs Thunder: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Lakers and Thunder at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to begin at 2:30pm AEDT on Tuesday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Tuesday 5 March 2024
- Time: 2:30pm AEDT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
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 skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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