NBA 2025-2026: Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Winner probability, Total Points & Spread
Los Angeles Lakers
Home Team
24.7%
VS
Oklahoma City Thunder
Away Team
75.3%
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HOME Los Angeles Lakers
Luke Kennard
PTS
10.8
REB
3.7
AST
2.8
3PM
1.7
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LeBron James
PTS
21.2
REB
6.6
AST
7.3
3PM
1.5
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Jake LaRavia
PTS
9.9
REB
4.9
AST
1.8
3PM
1.2
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Rui Hachimura
PTS
11.9
REB
4.1
AST
1.2
3PM
1.7
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Deandre Ayton
PTS
12.2
REB
7.6
AST
1.1
3PM
0.0
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AWAY Oklahoma City Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
PTS
29.0
REB
4.5
AST
6.2
3PM
1.6
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Cason Wallace
PTS
9.7
REB
3.3
AST
2.4
3PM
1.7
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Luguentz Dort
PTS
8.6
REB
3.2
AST
1.4
3PM
2.1
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Chet Holmgren
PTS
15.2
REB
7.1
AST
1.4
3PM
1.1
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Isaiah Hartenstein
PTS
9.0
REB
8.8
AST
2.9
3PM
0.0
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Starting Five Matchup
PG
Luke Kennard
OR
123.7
DR
119.0
PTS
8.6
VS
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
OR
135.9
DR
108.1
PTS
31.4
SG
LeBron James
OR
118.2
DR
116.9
PTS
20.8
VS
Cason Wallace
OR
112.8
DR
106.5
PTS
8.7
SF
Jake LaRavia
OR
114.8
DR
116.3
PTS
8.4
VS
Luguentz Dort
OR
104.8
DR
111.1
PTS
8.5
PF
Rui Hachimura
OR
117.4
DR
120.2
PTS
11.2
VS
Chet Holmgren
OR
124.3
DR
103.6
PTS
17.0
C
Deandre Ayton
OR
125.9
DR
115.2
PTS
12.4
VS
Isaiah Hartenstein
OR
123.8
DR
102.8
PTS
9.4
OR = Offensive Rating ·
DR = Defensive Rating (lower is better) ·
PTS = Avg Points Per Game
Key Prediction Insights
Oklahoma City Thunder are the pick to win (70.9% probability).
Expected starting five — Los Angeles Lakers: Luke Kennard, LeBron James, Jake LaRavia, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton. Oklahoma City Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Luguentz Dort, Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein.
Total Points and Spread Analysis
The projected combined total is 229.11 points, pointing to a fairly high-scoring, up-tempo game with both teams likely to push the pace. The spread (Home - Away) at -5.81 indicates Oklahoma City holds roughly a 5.8-point edge and is favored to cover.
Total Points Predictions
Expected Total Points in Game
229.1
Most likely outcome: 229 points
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Expected Spread (Los Angeles Lakers - Oklahoma City Thunder)
-5.8
Most likely outcome: -6 points
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ELO Rating Trends
Los Angeles' power rating has slipped by 11.5 over five games while Oklahoma City's has risen by 26.6, showing clear momentum for the Thunder.
Los Angeles Lakers
1601.4
-11.5 over 5 games
| Date | Opponent | ELO | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | Dallas Mavericks | 1601.4 | -14.7 |
| 2026-04-02 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 1616.1 | -9.3 |
| 2026-03-31 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 1625.4 | +10.0 |
| 2026-03-30 | Washington Wizards | 1615.4 | +2.5 |
| 2026-03-27 | Brooklyn Nets | 1612.9 | — |
Oklahoma City Thunder
1720.9
+26.6 over 5 games
| Date | Opponent | ELO | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | Utah Jazz | 1720.9 | +1.6 |
| 2026-04-02 | Los Angeles Lakers | 1719.3 | +9.4 |
| 2026-03-30 | Detroit Pistons | 1709.9 | +8.1 |
| 2026-03-29 | New York Knicks | 1701.8 | +7.5 |
| 2026-03-27 | Chicago Bulls | 1694.3 | — |
NBA ELO Power Rankings
Curious how these teams stack up league-wide? Check the full ELO standings, progression charts, and conference breakdowns.
View Full ELO StandingsRecent Form — Last 5 Games
Los Angeles Lakers
3-2 in last 5
L
L
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W
| Opponent | PF | PA | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | 128 | 134 | -6 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 96 | 139 | -43 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 127 | 113 | +14 | |
| Washington Wizards | 120 | 101 | +19 | |
| Brooklyn Nets | 116 | 99 | +17 |
Oklahoma City Thunder
5-0 in last 5
W
W
W
W
W
| Opponent | PF | PA | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Jazz | 146 | 111 | +35 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 139 | 96 | +43 | |
| Detroit Pistons | 114 | 110 | +4 | |
| New York Knicks | 111 | 100 | +11 | |
| Chicago Bulls | 131 | 113 | +18 |
Game Analysis
In their last three games the Lakers are 1-2: a 127-113 win over Cleveland, then losses to Dallas (128-134) and a heavy defeat to Oklahoma City (96-139). The Thunder are 3-0, winning handily vs. Utah (146-111), routing the Lakers (139-96), and edging Detroit (114-110). Oklahoma City’s recent results show explosive offense and consistent production across the lineup.
Looking at the expected starting fives, the Lakers’ five average offensive rating is 120.0, defensive rating 117.52, and average points made about 12.3. The Thunder’s starters average an offensive rating of 120.32, defensive rating 106.42, and average points made 15.0. Both teams can score, but Oklahoma City’s starting unit is significantly stronger on defense, which is the likely deciding factor.
Final Prediction
Oklahoma City’s form, a superior starting-five defensive rating, and rising power rating give them the edge. Watch whether the Lakers can generate enough inside offense from Deandre Ayton and LeBron to counter Shai and the Thunder’s stingy defense.
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