Lakers vs. Thunder Prediction and Odds - Mar 1, 2023

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Lakers vs. Thunder Prediction and Odds - Mar 1, 2023

NBA action continues on Wednesday at 8:00PM ET as the Los Angeles Lakers lock horns with the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center.

Dimers' top betting picks for Lakers vs. Thunder, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed below.

 

Who will win Lakers vs. Thunder?

Using advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Lakers-Thunder NBA game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Thunder a 61% chance of winning against the Lakers.

More: Lakers vs. Thunder Simulated 10K Times

Lakers vs. Thunder Game Odds

  • Spread: Thunder -3.5 (-105), Lakers +3.5 (-110)
  • Moneyline: Thunder -154, Lakers +135
  • Total: Over/Under 228.5 (-110/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Thunder are listed as -3.5 favorites against the Lakers, with -105 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Lakers (+3.5) to cover the spread, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at -110.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Thunder at -154. That means you can risk $154 to win $100, for a total payout of $254, if they get the W.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at +135, where you can bet $100 to profit $135, earning a total payout of $235, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 228.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Lakers and Thunder are a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 228.5 points is a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Lakers vs. Thunder

  • Spread: Thunder -3.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (50% probability)
  • Moneyline: Thunder @ -154 via FanDuel Sportsbook (61% probability)
  • Total: Under 228.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (53% probability)

 

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed modeling and gambling intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Lakers vs. Thunder Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for LA Lakers vs. Oklahoma City at Paycom Center on Wednesday has the Thunder winning 115-112.

Click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

 

Dimers has full coverage of Wednesday's Lakers-Thunder matchup, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Lakers vs. Thunder Player Props

Betting on Lakers vs. Thunder prop bets and player prop picks? DimersBOT uses the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Paycom Center.

Malik Beasley is expected to step up for the Lakers with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists, while Josh Giddey is projected to finish with 17 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the Thunder.

Lakers Projected Box Score

  • Malik Beasley: 18 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST
  • Dennis Schroder: 15 PTS, 3 REB, 5 AST
  • Rui Hachimura: 13 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST
  • Jarred Vanderbilt: 12 PTS, 11 REB, 3 AST
  • Lonnie Walker: 12 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST

Thunder Projected Box Score

  • Josh Giddey: 17 PTS, 9 REB, 6 AST
  • Isaiah Joe: 17 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
  • Luguentz Dort: 16 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST
  • Dario Saric: 10 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST
  • Aaron Wiggins: 8 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Lakers vs. Thunder on Wednesday March 1, 2023.

 

Lakers vs. Thunder 2023 Game Info

Wednesday's action between the Thunder and Lakers at Paycom Center is scheduled to start at 8:00PM ET.

  • Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Date: Wednesday March 1, 2023
  • Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
  • Venue: Paycom Center

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Kevin Hansen specializes in NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL content, using data-driven insights for sports betting. He provides simple, actionable betting tips to help bettors find an edge and pick winners.

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