Lakers vs. Thunder Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for April 7

Lakers vs. Thunder Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
• Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena -- Los Angeles, California
• Coverage: SportsNet LA and FDSOK

The Oklahoma City Thunder (62-16) are big, 14-point favorites as they look to build on a five-game win streak when they visit the Los Angeles Lakers (50-28) on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena. The contest airs at 10:30 p.m. ET on SportsNet LA and FDSOK. The matchup has a point total of 224.5.

Lakers vs. Thunder Odds & Spread

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Lakers vs. Thunder Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Thunder win (58.2%)

Lakers vs. Thunder Betting Trends

• The Thunder have covered the spread 37 times in 78 games with a set spread.
• In the Lakers' 78 games this year, they have 42 wins against the spread.
• Thunder games have gone over the total 42 times this season.
• Lakers games this year have eclipsed the over/under 52.6% of the time (41 out of 78 games with a set point total).
• Oklahoma City has done a better job covering the spread in road games (18-18-1) than it has in home games (19-22-0).
• Looking at over/unders, the Thunder hit the over less often in home games, as they've eclipsed the total 21 times in 41 opportunities this season (51.2%). In road games, they have hit the over 21 times in 37 opportunities (56.8%).
• This season, Los Angeles is 22-15-1 at home against the spread (.579 winning percentage). Away, it is 20-20-0 ATS (.500).
• Lakers games have gone above the over/under more often at home (22 times out of 38) than away (19 of 40) this year.

Thunder Leaders

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's numbers on the season are 31.4 points, 4.4 boards and 6.5 assists per contest, shooting 55.2% from the field and 38.3% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.7 made 3-pointers.
• Chet Holmgren averages 17 points, 8.8 boards and 1.6 assists, shooting 55.3% from the field and 35.6% from beyond the arc, with 1.3 made treys per game.
• Cason Wallace is averaging 8.7 points, 2.6 assists and 3.1 boards.
• Ajay Mitchell is averaging 13.8 points, 3.6 assists and 3.4 rebounds.
• Isaiah Hartenstein is averaging 9.4 points, 9.6 rebounds and 3.6 assists.

Lakers Leaders

• LeBron James averages 20.8 points for the Lakers, plus 6.1 boards and 7.1 assists.
• Deandre Ayton averages 12.4 points, 8.1 boards and 0.8 assists. He is also sinking 67.2% of his shots from the floor (second in league).
• The Lakers are getting 8.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game from Jake LaRavia.
• Per game, Marcus Smart gives the Lakers 9.5 points, 2.8 boards and 2.8 assists, plus 1.4 steals and 0.4 blocks.
• Per game, Rui Hachimura gives the Lakers 11.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 0.8 assists, plus 0.5 steals and 0.3 blocks.

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