The Oklahoma City Thunder (60-16) will look to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (second in the league scoring 31.6 points per game) when they try to hold off Luka Doncic (first in the NBA with 33.8 PPG) and the Los Angeles Lakers (50-26) on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Paycom Center. The Thunder are 8.5-point home favorites in the matchup, which begins at 9:30 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video and SportsNet LA.

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Thunder vs. Lakers Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this game predicts a final tally of Thunder 120, Lakers 109.

Moneyline Pick: Thunder (-312)
Total Pick: Over 227.5 (computer predicts 228.9 points)
Pick ATS: Thunder (-8.5)
Recent Thunder vs. Lakers Matchups

Thunder 2025-26 Betting Trends

So far this season, Oklahoma City has compiled a 35-41-0 record against the spread.
In games this season they were favored by 8.5 points or more, the Thunder have a 25-28 record against the spread.
The teams have hit the over in 40 of Oklahoma City’s 76 games with a set total.
This season, the Thunder have won 58 out of the 72 games, or 80.6%, in which they’ve been favored.
This season, Oklahoma City has won 46 of its 54 games, or 85.2%, when favored by at least -312 on the moneyline.
Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends

So far this year, Los Angeles has compiled a 42-34-0 record against the spread.
In games they have played as at least 8.5-point underdogs this year, the Lakers are 1-3 against the spread.
Los Angeles’ games have hit the over 39 out of 76 times (51.3%).
The Lakers have won 13 of the 29 games they were listed as the moneyline underdog this season (44.8%).
In games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +251 or longer, Los Angeles has a record of 1-4 (20%).

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Thunder vs. Lakers Injury Report

Thunder

Thunder:

Thomas Sorber: Out For Season (Knee),

Jalen Williams: Day-To-Day (Injury Management),

Isaiah Hartenstein: Day-To-Day (Injury Management)

Lakers

Lakers:

Marcus Smart: Day-To-Day (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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