Lakers vs. Thunder Prediction: Oklahoma City Predicted to Win Tuesday's NBA Matchup [4/8/2025]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled to meet in NBA action at Paycom Center on Tuesday, with tipoff at 8:00PM ET.

Based on updated simulations and today’s injury updates, Dimers' proven NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Thunder as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has analyzed the latest data and conducted 10,000 simulations for Tuesday's LA Lakers-Oklahoma City game," said Damien Souness from Dimers.

"By incorporating recent updates and various factors, our prediction shows the Thunder with a win probability of 77%, compared to 23% for the Lakers."

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Thunder lineup will feature stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, while the Lakers will be led by Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James.

Doncic, the Lakers' latest star recruit, is expected to deliver a standout performance with a projected 29 points and 4 threes.

For a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Lakers vs. Thunder predictions page.

Lakers vs. Lakers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?

Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NBA matchup between the Lakers and Thunder 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Thunder a 77% chance of beating the Lakers. Our predicted final score has the Thunder winning 118-110.

According to our model, the Lakers (+9) have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the 230-point over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.

Lakers vs. Thunder Odds

We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Lakers	Thunder
Spread	+9 (-105)	-9 (-115)
Moneyline	+320	-375
Total	o230 (-115)	u230 (-105)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Lakers vs. Thunder Picks and Best Bets

Our model's biggest edge in today's Lakers vs. Thunder matchup is on the over/under.

Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best NBA picks and NBA best bets for every game throughout the season.

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Lakers vs. Thunder Player Props

Looking for LA Lakers vs. Oklahoma City NBA player props? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Paycom Center.

Luka Doncic is expected to lead the Lakers in scoring, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to be the top scorer for the Thunder.

Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.

Lakers vs. Thunder Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

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

• Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
• Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
• Time: 8:00PM ET/5:00PM PT
• Venue: Paycom Center

Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Tuesday's Lakers vs. Thunder matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any LA Lakers vs. Oklahoma City picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Conclusion

We predict the Thunder, with a 77% win probability, will likely beat the Lakers on Tuesday.

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