Feb. 9, 2026, 7:01 a.m. CT
The Oklahoma City Thunder play the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet.
This will be the second matchup of the season between the two squads. Last time, OKC made a statement in a lopsided victory on Nov. 12.
The Thunder (40-13) have lost two in a row without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. A duct-tape offense wasn’t enough in a 112-106 loss to the Houston Rockets on Saturday. Chet Holmgren had 17 points and 14 rebounds. Cason Wallace scored 23 points.
Meanwhile, the Lakers (32-19) have won three in a row. They had a 105-99 win over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. LeBron James stepped up in Luka Doncic’s absence with 20 points and 10 rebounds.
The lines, courtesy of BetMGMPoint spread: Thunder -5.5Money line: Thunder -220 / Lakers +180Over-under: 218.5Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!Thunder vs. Lakers injury updates
Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal strain) is out. Ajay Mitchell (abdominal strain) is out. Nikola Topic (testicular surgery) is out. Thomas Sorber (torn ACL) is out.
Lakers: Luka Doncic (hamstring strain) is out. Deandre Ayton (knee soreness) is probable. Adou Thiero (MCL sprain) is out.
Probable starting lineups
Oklahoma City Thunder
Cason WallaceLu DortJalen WilliamsChet HolmgrenIsaiah Hartenstein
Los Angeles Lakers
Austin ReavesMarcus SmartRui HachimuraLeBron JamesDeandre AytonAdvice and prediction
Help has arrived for the Thunder. With Williams’ return, they’re closer to full health. Even if he’s rusty, he tremendously helps out their offense after they had zero ball-handlers these last two games. It also helps that Doncic is out, so Gilgeous-Alexander’s absence won’t be fully taken advantage of as both MVP candidates will miss this matchup. If OKC plays with the same defensive level and offensive effort, it should pick up a much-needed win. Los Angeles has been an inconsistent squad this year.
Prediction: Thunder 107, Lakers 101
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