Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Predictions & Player Props [April 9, 2025]

APRIL 9, 2025 — Oklahoma City Thunder (64-14) vs Los Angeles Lakers (48-30)Western Conference Playoff Series, Game 2Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025Time: 8 p.m. ETLocation: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City,Okla. The Thunder, fresh off a shaky 126-99 home outing, will be looking to bounce back at home, while the Lakers try to ride their uptick into a third-straight victory. Here’s our prediction, key stats and best player prop bets for this Thunder vs Lakers showdown.

Game Info

• Date – April 9, 2025

• Time (ET) – 8:00 PM

• Event – Paycom Center, Oklahoma City

• Where to Watch – ESPN

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Odds

Bookmaker	Thunder	Lakers
FanDuel	-125	+105

Game preview: Thunder vs. Lakers

Oklahoma City Thunder Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder, on the other hand, are coming off one of their worst outings of this season — a 27-point, blowout loss at home to these Lakers. Traditionally a bulwark on both ends, the Thunder were unusually poor from beyond the arc and aimed 43 percent from the field. They have lost two straight and with those defeats out may go their ambitions to reach 70 victories. That was ultimately too high a hill to climb, but the Thunder remain a full 12 games clear atop the Western Conference, and they’ll be keen to bounce back in front of fans at home.

Thunder Lineup: Gilgeous-Alexander, Dort; Williams, Holmgren; Hartenstein

Los Angeles Lakers Preview

The Lakers, on the other hand, are hot. After dispatching the Pelicans, JJ Redick’s guys turned their intensity up a notch versus the Thunder, becoming the first team overwhelm OKC for four quarters all season. Luka Doncic who has been on fire scoring 65 points in his last two games and LeBron James who continues to have the offense run through him. The Lakers, who currently sit in third place in the Western Conference, will be seeking their third consecutive win away from home, something they haven’t accomplished since early February.

LAKERS Starting: Doncic, Reaves; James, Hachimura; Hayes

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers: Key Stats

• The Thunder have gone 31-5 on their home court this season.

• The Lakers are 3 of their last 4, having won their past two on the road.

• Luka Doncic who is going for 30+ night after night.

• The Thunder have lost eight of their last 11 meetings with the Lakers.

Player Props for Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakers

Luka Doncic Over 29.5 Points @ -115 (DraftKings) — Doncic is on fire and has been averaging 32.5 points over his last four games.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 6.5 Assists @ -110 (FanDuel) – Expect SGA to bounce back big in Game 2 and part of that will be as the playmaker as OKC looks to get on track offensively.

Final Prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder 115 — Los Angeles Lakers 108

The Oklahoma City took their lumps last time out, but have demonstrated all season their propensity to adapt quickly. We expect a strong response from the home crowd and led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Oklahoma City Thunder Over 231.5 points in the game