Los Angeles Lakers (11-8) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (11-6)
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder 11/30/2023 – On Thursday, November 30, 2023 the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder are set to face-off in what promises to be one of the most anticipated matches of this NBA season – both teams boast 11-8 records as of November 18th with Paycom Center hosting this clash and promises an exhilarating encounter for both fans and bettors alike – our exclusive premium analysis hopes to shed further insight into what can be expected!
The Lakers currently stand with 11 wins and 8 losses and have had an inconsistant season thus far. Their offensive strength can be seen through their 111.8 average points per game driven by a 49.1% field goal percentage; additionally they average 9.8 three-pointers per game but still make 33.8% from beyond the arc (requiring improvement), average 43.8 boards per game while still managing to control their glass, though turnovers average 14.4 each game giving opponents plenty of opportunities for disruptions and exploiting misplayed passes from teammates ( allowing an opponent).
Oklahoma City Thunder have also been impressive, particularly with their scoring. Averaging an impressive average of 118.6 points per game, their field goal percentage slightly outshines that of Lakers at 49.3% with 40.3% success from three-point line shooting; their free throw line percentage sits at 85.4% as well. On defense, Oklahoma City only trails behind Lakers by slightly with 40.9 rebound average and their 12.8 average turnover rate as an indication that their approach to possession may be more disciplined than Lakers’ possession approach.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder 11/30/2023 Game Info
| When: | Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 8:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Paycom Center |
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| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
D’Angelo Russell (PG) vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (PG)
D’Angelo Russell of the Lakers has been an invaluable player so far this season, starting all 18 games he’s participated in and averaging 30.9 minutes, 16.7 points, 6.2 assists per game while boasting an outstanding 3.4 assist-to-turnover ratio and 0.6 steals per game; these qualities make him essential in helping lead their playmaking and scoring abilities for Lakers success.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been one of the Thunder’s standout performers this season. Playing 34.3 minutes each game and averaging an outstanding 30.5 points, 6 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 2.4 steals per game and 0.9 blocks makes him an invaluable ally on both ends of the floor. Gilgeous-Alexander makes for formidable competition.
When these two key players meet on the court, the dynamics of the game could shift significantly. Russell will test Gilgeous-Alexander’s all-round skills while Russell tests their playmaking and scoring capabilities against one another; their battle could dictate both pace and outcome of game play.
NBA Odds/Point Spread: Los Angeles Lakers +190, Total Odds: 227.5
Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder are set for an intriguing matchup in NBA odds this week, as reflected by Moneyline odds of +190 for Los Angeles Lakers as an underdogs; betting them could carry higher risks but potentially greater returns, reflecting their inconsistent season performance relative to Thunder. Total odds set at 227.5 indicate expectations of high scoring game which matches up well with both teams engaging in games where total points frequently surpass this threshold, so betting players need to carefully consider both team’s offensive strengths and defensive capabilities before making informed wagers decisions before placing bets on either team!
Los Angeles Lakers Betting Trends
The Lakers have enjoyed a somewhat successful recent run, going 3-2 over their last 5 games overall and going 2-for-2 against the spread in that span; their road game performance against the spread, however, remains less than ideal at just 5-for-7 against it compared to their performance overall against it (5-5 overall and 4-5 on road games respectively). Furthermore, in two out of their last five matches where total scores went over an indicator suggests higher-scoring games could emerge more frequently in 2019.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Trends
The Thunder, like their Lakers counterparts, have gone 3-2 over their past five games; however, they’ve proven more consistent against the spread, going 3-1 against it over that span and 6-1 when on the road against spread opponents; three out of their past five total has also gone over which suggests frequent high scoring encounters for them.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder 11/30/2023 Betting Picks
Based on analyses and trends, the forthcoming game between the Lakers and Thunder promises to be tightly-contested contest. Although Thunder have an edge when it comes to scoring and three-point shooting as well as against-the-spread performance, their rebounding skills cannot be ignored or their offensive firepower taken for granted by Lakers coach Luke Walton and company.
Picks wise, the Thunder appear to be the safer picks due to their impressive record against the spread in road games. As both teams tend towards high-scoring affairs, an over/under wager may prove challenging but is reasonable given both teams’ propensity for high scoring affairs. When looking for free NBA picks today, keep a keen eye on key player performances; their performances could prove game changing!
Free Pick & Prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder 115, Los Angeles Lakers 108