Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks, and predictions

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers meet Saturday for Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinals as this NBA playoff series moves to Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, for the next 2 games. Saturday’s tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Let’s analyze NBA odds around the Thunder vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Thunder notched a 125-107 home win in Game 2 Thursday, covering as 15.5-point favorites. G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and F Chet Holmgren each scored a team-high 22 points as the Over (211.5) cashed. Oklahoma City is a perfect 6-0 in these playoffs so far.

The Lakers lost to the Thunder by 18 points in both games — it was a 108-90 setback in Tuesday’s opener as 16.5-point dogs with the Under (213.5) hitting. G Austin Reaves led Los Angeles with a game-high 31 points in Game 2, while F LeBron James contributed 23 points. The Lakers have lost 4 of their last 5 games after opening the playoffs 3-0.

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The series shifting to Los Angeles doesn’t move the needle much. The Thunder (-375) have been dominant throughout the playoffs, and the Lakers (+300) are running on fumes. You have to go all the way back to March 25 to find the last time Oklahoma City lost a game that mattered.

The Thunder have beaten the Lakers by double digits in 6 of their last 7 matchups dating back to last season. Plus, they covered the spread in all 7 games. Oklahoma City is 4-2 ATS this postseason, while Los Angeles covered just once in its last 5 games.

These teams combined for at least 212 points in 4 of their 6 matchups this season. The Thunder are 7-3 in favor of the Over in their last 10 games, and the Lakers are 3-3 in their last 6.

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