The Lakers will play the Thunder on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:40 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 Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder will take to the court on Thursday, April 2nd, 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 Los Angeles Lakers arrive at this game with a 94.67 power ranking. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder, have a 99.00 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers sport a 24-14 away team record. That result ranks them 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Oklahoma City Thunder - The Oklahoma City Thunder hit the floor with a 32-6 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2025-26 season ranked 1st in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The Los Angeles Lakers sit 10th (116.8) for average points scored per game. The Oklahoma City Thunder stand 5th, averaging 118.6 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 114.7 points against the Los Angeles Lakers per game this season. That result puts them 17th in the league for the 2025-26 season. The Oklahoma City Thunder stand 27th in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 107.6 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The Los Angeles Lakers wind down the season with a 8-7 Western Pacific Division division record. Their opponent, the Oklahoma City Thunder, have a 11-3 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have a 50-26 overall record, while the Oklahoma City Thunder have a 60-16 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.
Avast, ye scurvy dogs! The Los Angeles Lakers face the Oklahoma City Thunder...in a crucial late season battle for playoff positioning on April 2nd, 2026.
The Lakers stand at 50-26, while the Thunder boast a 60-16 record. (Aye, impressive!)
In the Western Pacific Division, the Lakers have an 8-7 record...while the Thunder dominate the Western Northwest Division with an 11-3 record.
The Lakers average 116.8 points per game, but the Thunder surpass them...with an average of 118.6 points per game. (Arrr, the competition be fierce!)
Review each team's season standings below...and look at the best bets for this matchup from our sports betting partners.
Prepare to wager on the point spread, total, and moneyline bets...as well as the prop bets for each team and individual players. (Hoist the Jolly Roger!)
Best Lakers at Thunder 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 -9.5 -102 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Los Angeles Lakers are +9.5 -118 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 232.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 232.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the -350 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Los Angeles Lakers are the +275 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Lakers
Thunder
4/02/26 9:40pm EDT | +9.5 -118-9.5 -102 |
Underdog Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A +9.5 Los Angeles Lakers underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder - Oklahoma City Thunder bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A -9.5 Oklahoma City Thunder favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder Prop Bets
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Lakers
Thunder
Game to Overtime
4/02/26 9:40pm EDT | Yes +1400No -5000Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
LAL at OKC 4/02/26 9:40pm EDT | 111.5 o -118111.5 u -110Bet |
Thunder
Team Total Points
LAL at OKC 4/02/26 9:40pm EDT | 121.5 o -110121.5 u -118Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at OKC 4/02/26 9:40pm EDT | 28.5 o -12528.5 u -105Bet |
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Cason Wallace
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at OKC 4/02/26 9:40pm EDT | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -130Bet |
Chet Holmgren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at OKC 4/02/26 9:40pm EDT | 25.5 o -11025.5 u -118Bet |
Jalen Williams
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at OKC 4/02/26 9:40pm EDT | 26.5 o -12526.5 u -110Bet |
Jaxson Hayes
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at OKC 4/02/26 9:40pm EDT | 10.5 o -11810.5 u -110Bet |
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LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at OKC 4/02/26 9:40pm EDT | 29.5 o -14029.5 u +105Bet |
Luguentz Dort
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at OKC 4/02/26 9:40pm EDT | 9.5 o -1559.5 u +115Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at OKC 4/02/26 9:40pm EDT | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -120Bet |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at OKC 4/02/26 9:40pm EDT | 41.5 o -14541.5 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 |
Los Angeles Lakers & Oklahoma City Thunder 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.
Los Angeles Lakers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Lakers | +2800 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Thunder | -115 Bet |
Los Angeles Lakers & Oklahoma City Thunder 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 Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 at 9:40 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder 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.