The Thunder will play the Lakers on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:40 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As we wrap up the 2025-26 NBA regular season, the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers will take to the court on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Oklahoma City Thunder arrive at this game with a 99.33 power ranking. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers, have a 91.67 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away Oklahoma City Thunder - The Oklahoma City Thunder sport a 28-9 away team record. That result ranks them 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers hit the floor with a 26-12 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2025-26 season ranked 6th in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The Oklahoma City Thunder sit 5th (119.2) for average points scored per game. The Los Angeles Lakers stand 10th, averaging 116.7 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 107.5 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder per game this season. That result puts them 24th in the league for the 2025-26 season. The Los Angeles Lakers stand 14th in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 115.2 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The Oklahoma City Thunder wind down the season with a 12-3 Western Northwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Los Angeles Lakers, have a 8-7 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Oklahoma City Thunder have a 62-16 overall record, while the Los Angeles Lakers have a 50-28 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Ahoy, mateys! The Oklahoma City Thunder be facing off against the Los Angeles Lakers...
In this crucial late season matchup, the Thunder be boasting a mighty 62-16 record...
While the Lakers be holding their own with a respectable 50-28 overall standing...
With the Thunder leading their division at 12-3 and the Lakers at 8-7...
Review each team's season standings below... Review the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets for this matchup below from our sports betting partners... Look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players... Avast ye, it be time for a showdown on the court!
Best Thunder at Lakers Odds
| Underdog Los Angeles Lakers | Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Los Angeles Lakers | Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Oklahoma City Thunder are -17.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Los Angeles Lakers are +17.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 220.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 220.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the -2500 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Los Angeles Lakers are the +1100 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Thunder
Lakers
4/07/26 10:40pm EDT | -17.5 -115+17.5 -105 |
Underdog Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +17.5 Los Angeles Lakers underdog bet wins if they lose by 17 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 18 or more.
Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder - Oklahoma City Thunder bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -17.5 Oklahoma City Thunder favorite bet wins if they win by 18 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 17 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakers Prop Bets
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Thunder
Lakers
Game to Overtime
4/07/26 10:40pm EDT | Yes +2500No -10000Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
OKC at LAL 4/07/26 10:40pm EDT | 100.5 o -110100.5 u -115Bet |
Thunder
Team Total Points
OKC at LAL 4/07/26 10:40pm EDT | 119.5 o -115119.5 u -110Bet |
Cason Wallace
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at LAL 4/07/26 10:40pm EDT | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -110Bet |
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Chet Holmgren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at LAL 4/07/26 10:40pm EDT | 24.5 o -12024.5 u -110Bet |
Jaxson Hayes
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at LAL 4/07/26 10:40pm EDT | 14.5 o -11514.5 u -115Bet |
LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at LAL 4/07/26 10:40pm EDT | 40.5 o +11040.5 u -145Bet |
Luguentz Dort
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at LAL 4/07/26 10:40pm EDT | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -105Bet |
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Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at LAL 4/07/26 10:40pm EDT | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -125Bet |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at LAL 4/07/26 10:40pm EDT | 38.5 o -12038.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| * - Oklahoma City Thunder | 64 | 18 | 0.780 | 0.0 | 34-7 | 30-10 | 12-4 | 41-11 | 119.0 | 107.9 | +11.1 | L2 | 7-3 |
| y - Los Angeles Lakers | 53 | 29 | 0.646 | +11.0 | 28-13 | 25-16 | 10-7 | 33-19 | 116.3 | 114.6 | +1.7 | W3 | 7-3 |
Oklahoma City Thunder & Los Angeles Lakers Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Oklahoma City Thunder Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Thunder | +120 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lakers | +20000 Bet |
Oklahoma City Thunder & Los Angeles Lakers Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA Game
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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