The Lakers will play the Thunder on Saturday, December 23rd, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. 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
Now that the 2023-24 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder set for Saturday, December 23rd, 2023. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 88.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Oklahoma City Thunder is 98.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 5-11 record as an away team. That standing puts them 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Oklahoma City Thunder - The Oklahoma City Thunder start this matchup with a 10-4 record as a home team. They now rank 5th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 17th (113.5) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Oklahoma City Thunder stand at 5th averaging 120.7 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 114.0 points against the Los Angeles Lakers, ranking them 15th in the league. The Oklahoma City Thunder currently rank 18th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 113.0 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have notched a 4-2 Western Pacific Division division record, while the Oklahoma City Thunder possess a 3-2 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have a 15-14 overall record, while the Oklahoma City Thunder have a 18-8 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, mateys! The Los Angeles Lakers be sailin' into hostile territory...
The Oklahoma City Thunder fans, a rowdy bunch, be ready to unleash their fury upon the Lakers! They be wild, loud, and intimidatin' in their home arena... (watch yer back!)
The Lakers, with a 15-14 standin', be fightin' to make a statement in this match. Meanwhile, the Thunder boast an impressive 18-8 overall record. (Yarrr!)
In the Western Pacific Division, the Lakers hold a 4-2 record, while the Thunder be claimin' a 3-2 record in the Western Northwest Division. (Arrr, fierce competition!)
The Lakers be averagin' 113.5 points per game, while the Thunder be scorin' a hefty 120.7 points per game. (Firepower be fierce!)
So, me hearties, see you courtside at today's game... and be prepared for an intense battle on the hardwood! And before ye set yer bets, be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks. (Aye, ye need to make the right call!)
Now, let's take a gander at this game's prop bets below, because the stakes be high and the possibilities endless! (May the odds be in yer favor, me mateys!)
Avast, ye landlubbers! Get ready for a clash of giants on the court!
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 -3.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Los Angeles Lakers are +3.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 239 -112 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $112 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 239.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the -155 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Los Angeles Lakers are the +138 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Lakers
Thunder
12/23/23 8:10pm EST | +3.5 -110-3.5 -110 |
Underdog Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +3.5 Los Angeles Lakers underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder - Oklahoma City Thunder bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -3.5 Oklahoma City Thunder favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Lakers
Thunder
Game to Overtime
12/23/23 8:10pm EST | Yes +1250No -5000Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
LAL at OKC 12/23/23 8:10pm EST | 118.5 o -115118.5 u -110Bet |
Thunder
Team Total Points
LAL at OKC 12/23/23 8:10pm EST | 121.5 o -110121.5 u -120Bet |
Anthony Davis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at OKC 12/23/23 8:10pm EST | 44.5 o -11544.5 u -120Bet |
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Anthony Davis
Points Scored
LAL at OKC 12/23/23 8:10pm EST | 27.5 o -12027.5 u -110Bet |
Chet Holmgren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at OKC 12/23/23 8:10pm EST | 28.5 o -12528.5 u -105Bet |
Chet Holmgren
Points Scored
LAL at OKC 12/23/23 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -110Bet |
Jalen Williams
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at OKC 12/23/23 8:10pm EST | 25.5 o -11025.5 u -125Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Jalen Williams
Points Scored
LAL at OKC 12/23/23 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -12016.5 u -110Bet |
LeBron James
Points Scored
LAL at OKC 12/23/23 8:10pm EST | 26.5 o -12026.5 u -110Bet |
LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at OKC 12/23/23 8:10pm EST | 43.5 o -12543.5 u -105Bet |
Luguentz Dort
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at OKC 12/23/23 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11518.5 u -115Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Luguentz Dort
Points Scored
LAL at OKC 12/23/23 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o +10012.5 u -135Bet |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points Scored
LAL at OKC 12/23/23 8:10pm EST | 33.5 o -12033.5 u -110Bet |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at OKC 12/23/23 8:10pm EST | 46.5 o -12046.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| z - Oklahoma City Thunder | 57 | 25 | 0.695 | +7.0 | 33-8 | 24-17 | 12-4 | 36-16 | 120.1 | 112.7 | +7.4 | W5 | 7-3 |
| xp - Los Angeles Lakers | 47 | 35 | 0.573 | +17.0 | 28-14 | 19-21 | 7-10 | 27-25 | 118.0 | 117.4 | +0.6 | W2 | 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 |
 BetRivers |
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| Lakers | +2500 Bet | +2500 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Thunder | +1600 Bet | +1400 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 Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 at 8:10 pm EST, 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.