Lakers vs Thunder Picks, Prediction Tonight

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LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers defends Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the game. (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lakers vs. Thunder Picks, Prediction for Tonight

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Saturday, Dec. 23
8 p.m.
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Picks: Thunder -3.5, Over 236.5
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Here's everything you need to know about Lakers vs. Thunder on Saturday, Dec. 23 — our expert prediction and betting picks for tonight.

The Los Angeles Lakers finish off their road trip in Oklahoma City for their second game against the Thunder this season.

Let's get to our Lakers vs. Thunder prediction and pick.


Lakers vs. Thunder Picks

Pick: Thunder -3.5, Over 236.5

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Lakers Betting Outlook

Since winning the In-Season Tournament, the Lakers are 1-6 and riding a four-game losing streak. As a result, Anthony Davis has called this game as a must win.

Davis is playing well, even on a bad ankle. The center is averaging 24 points per game and recently had a 31-point, eight-rebound performance against Minnesota. Regardless, the Lakers are 5-11 away from home.

In the loss to Minnesota, the Lakers had four of five starters in double figures. However, the supporting cast is too inconsistent.

The Lakers, with a healthy lineup, may keep this close, but won't have enough to pull off the win.


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Thunder Betting Outlook

The Thunder are looking to extend their winning streak to five games and will have a great opportunity to do so.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander balled out with 33 points and seven assists when these teams met in November. He's averaging 30 points per game at home and is fresh off a 31-point performance against the red-hot Clippers in a win on Thursday night.

The Thunder will be without Josh Giddey, who listed as out with an ankle injury, but their offensive should keep rolling. Oklahoma City is 9-2 against the spread when favored by 3.5 points or more this season.

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Lakers vs. Thunder Picks, Odds

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Saturday, Dec. 23
8 p.m.
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Lakers Odds
SpreadOver/UnderMoneyline
+3.5
-3.5
239
-110/-110
+126
Thunder Odds
SpreadOver/UnderMoneyline
239
-110/-110
-155
Odds via DraftKings . Get up-to-the-minute NBA odds here.
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Over the past six games, the Lakers have hit the over five times, while the Thunder have done so four times. In the most recent matchup between these teams, the Over/Under closed at 234.5 and went over as 243 points were scored. That up-tempo, high scoring style will be on display again Saturday night.

Picks: Thunder -4, Over 236.5 | Play to 239

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