The Thunder will play the Lakers on Monday, February 9th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:10 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
The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers will tip-off on Monday, February 9th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Oklahoma City Thunder come to this game with a 98.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Los Angeles Lakers, is currently 93.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Oklahoma City Thunder - The Oklahoma City Thunder currently have a 18-7 away team record. They now rank 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers come to the floor sporting a 14-8 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 7th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Oklahoma City Thunder currently rank 2nd (119.9) for average points scored per game. The Los Angeles Lakers stand 12th, averaging 116.1 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 107.9 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder, ranking them 29th in the league. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 14th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 115.8 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Oklahoma City Thunder currently have a 8-3 Western Northwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Los Angeles Lakers, come to the game with a 5-6 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Oklahoma City Thunder have a 40-13 overall record, while the Los Angeles Lakers have a 32-19 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye landlubbers! The Thunder be takin' on the Lakers in LA... Brace yerselves for a clash of titans in the NBA arena...
The Thunder be standin' tall with a 40-13 record this season... While the Lakers be holdin' their own with a 32-19 standing... It be a battle of the divisions with Thunder at 8-3... And the Lakers at 5-6 in their respective divisions...
The Thunder be plunderin' their foes with an average of 119.9 points... The Lakers be puttin' up a fight with an average of 116.1... Be sure to review each team's performance stats before ye wager... Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best odds for this match...
We have a great sampling of prop bets for this high-stakes game... Will the Thunder strike first or will the Lakers defend their turf?... The excitement be brewin' in the Lakers' venue, so don't miss out... Place yer bets and let the games begin, may the best team win!
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 -6.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Los Angeles Lakers are +6.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 222.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 222.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the -225 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Los Angeles Lakers are the +185 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Thunder
Lakers
10:10pm EST | -6.5 -110+6.5 -110 |
Underdog Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +6.5 Los Angeles Lakers underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder - Oklahoma City Thunder bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -6.5 Oklahoma City Thunder favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakers Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Thunder
Lakers
Game to Overtime
10:10pm EST | Yes +1300No -5000Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
OKC at LAL 10:10pm EST | 108.5 o -110108.5 u -118Bet |
Thunder
Team Total Points
OKC at LAL 10:10pm EST | 114.5 o -110114.5 u -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Oklahoma City Thunder | 40 | 13 | 0.755 | 0.0 | 22-5 | 18-7 | 8-3 | 30-9 | 119.9 | 107.9 | +12.0 | L2 | 5-5 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 32 | 19 | 0.627 | +7.0 | 14-8 | 18-11 | 5-6 | 21-12 | 116.1 | 115.8 | +0.3 | 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 | +125 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lakers | +4000 Bet |
Oklahoma City Thunder & Los Angeles Lakers Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers 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 Monday, February 9th, 2026 at 10:10 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 Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select 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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