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.<\/p>\n
Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link<\/a> to sign up.<\/p>\n Thunder vs. Lakers Predictions for Thursday<\/p>\n Our computer projection model for this game predicts a final tally of Thunder 120, Lakers 109.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Thunder (-312) Thunder 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n So far this season, Oklahoma City has compiled a 35-41-0 record against the spread. So far this year, Los Angeles has compiled a 42-34-0 record against the spread.
\nTotal Pick: Over 227.5 (computer predicts 228.9 points)
\nPick ATS: Thunder (-8.5)
\nRecent Thunder vs. Lakers Matchups<\/p>\n
\nIn games this season they were favored by 8.5 points or more, the Thunder have a 25-28 record against the spread.
\nThe teams have hit the over in 40 of Oklahoma City’s 76 games with a set total.
\nThis season, the Thunder have won 58 out of the 72 games, or 80.6%, in which they’ve been favored.
\nThis season, Oklahoma City has won 46 of its 54 games, or 85.2%, when favored by at least -312 on the moneyline.
\nLakers 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n
\nIn games they have played as at least 8.5-point underdogs this year, the Lakers are 1-3 against the spread.
\nLos Angeles’ games have hit the over 39 out of 76 times (51.3%).
\nThe Lakers have won 13 of the 29 games they were listed as the moneyline underdog this season (44.8%).
\nIn games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +251 or longer, Los Angeles has a record of 1-4 (20%).<\/p>\n