Thunder vs. Lakers Predictions, Odds & Stats – April 7

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The Oklahoma City Thunder (62-16) are big, 18-point favorites as they attempt to extend a five-game winning streak when they visit the Los Angeles Lakers (50-28) on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena. The matchup airs at 10:30 p.m. ET on SportsNet LA and FDSOK.

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Thunder vs. Lakers Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this contest expects a final score of Thunder 118, Lakers 112.

  • Moneyline Pick: Thunder (-2439)
  • Total Pick: Over 220.5 (computer predicts 229.3 points)
  • Pick ATS: Lakers (+18)

Recent Thunder vs. Lakers Matchups

Thunder vs Lakers (Recent Matchups)
Date Favorite Spread Total Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Result
4/2/2026 Thunder -9.5 232.5 -385 +304 139-96 OKC
2/9/2026 Thunder -6.5 222.5 -242 +197 119-110 OKC
11/12/2025 Thunder -8 229.5 -326 +261 121-92 OKC
4/8/2025 Thunder -9.5 230 -405 +316 136-120 OKC
4/6/2025 Thunder -9.5 231 -410 +318 126-99 LAL
11/29/2024 Thunder -3 229.5 -153 +129 101-93 OKC

Thunder 2025-26 Betting Trends

  • Oklahoma City is 37-41-0 against the spread this season.
  • In games they have played as at least 18-point favorites this season, the Thunder are 2-5 against the spread.
  • The teams have hit the over in 42 of Oklahoma City's 78 games with a set total.
  • The Thunder have been favorites in 74 games this season and won 60 (81.1%) of those contests.
  • Oklahoma City has been at least a -2439 moneyline favorite four times this season and won all of those games.

Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends

  • Los Angeles is 42-36-0 against the spread this year.
  • Of Los Angeles' 78 games with a set total, 41 have hit the over (52.6%).
  • The Lakers are 13-17 in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 43.3% of those games).
  • Los Angeles has not yet played as a moneyline underdog of +1160 or longer.

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Thunder vs. Lakers Injury Report

Thunder

Thunder:

Thomas Sorber: Out For Season (Knee),

Jalen Williams: Out (Hamstring)

Lakers

Lakers:

Marcus Smart: Out (Ankle),

LeBron James: Out (Foot),

Luka Doncic: Out (Hamstring),

Austin Reaves: Out (Rib)

Thunder vs. Lakers Game Time and TV Channel

  • Game day: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
  • Game time: 10:30 p.m. ET
  • TV channel: SportsNet LA and FDSOK
  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Arena: Crypto.com Arena

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