Thunder vs. Lakers odds, tips and betting trends | April 7

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April 6, 2026Updated April 7, 2026, 12:25 a.m. CT

Apr 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Utah Jazz forward Cody Williams (5) drives between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) and center Chet Holmgren (7) during the second half at Paycom Center.

The Oklahoma City Thunder (62-16) are heavily favored (-15.5) to build on a five-game winning streak when they visit the Los Angeles Lakers (50-28) at 10:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena. The contest airs on SportsNet LA and FDSOK. The matchup has an over/under set at 222.5 points.

On Sunday, in its most recent game, Oklahoma City defeated the Jazz 146-111. With 21 points, Chet Holmgren was its high scorer.

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NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 1:25 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!Spread: Oklahoma City -15.5Moneyline: Oklahoma City -1587, Los Angeles +850Total: 222.5 pointsThunder betting insightsSo far this season, the Thunder have put together a 37-41-0 record against the spread.In games they have played as at least 15.5-point favorites this season, the Thunder are 12-10 against the spread.Thunder games have gone over the point total in 42 out of 78 opportunities (53.8%).Thunder key playersShai Gilgeous-Alexander: 31.4 PTS, 6.5 AST, 1.4 STL, 55.2 FG%, 38.3 3PT% (111-for-290)Chet Holmgren: 17 PTS, 8.8 REB, 1.9 BLK, 55.3 FG%, 35.6 3PT% (84-for-236)Cason Wallace: 8.7 PTS, 2 STL, 43.6 FG%, 35.2 3PT% (99-for-281)Ajay Mitchell: 13.8 PTS, 1.3 STL, 48.7 FG%, 34.9 3PT% (60-for-172)Isaiah Hartenstein: 9.4 PTS, 9.6 REB, 62.1 FG%Thunder vs. Lakers game infoGame day: Tuesday, April 7, 2026Game time: 10:30 p.m. ETLocation: Los Angeles, CaliforniaArena: Crypto.com ArenaTV channel: SportsNet LA, FDSOKWatch the NBA on Fubo!

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