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Matchup Preview: Thunder vs Lakers
The Thunder enter as home favorites with an 11-1 record, facing the Lakers' 8-3 squad despite LeBron James' injury absence, highlighting a high-stakes Western Conference battle.
- On Wednesday, Nov. 12, the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder host the Los Angeles Lakers at Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, with tipoff at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
- The Thunder entered the matchup as home favorites after a league-best 9-1 start backed by reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, while the Lakers are 8-3 despite injured LeBron James with Austin Reaves stepping up.
- Lines show the Lakers moneyline at +230, the SportsLine Projection Model simulated Lakers vs. Thunder 10,000 times, going Over 230.5 and showing the Thunder cover the spread in 67% of simulations, with top player props including Austin Reaves Over 6.5 assists.
- NHL action includes Rangers at Lightning at 7 p.m., with the SportsLine Projection Model seeing Rangers cover the puck line 66% of the time.
- A key storyline is the scoring duel between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Dončić on national TV, shaping momentum as the Thunder sit 11-1 and the Lakers 8-3.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right0Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Left
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources lean Left
57% Left
L 57%
C 43%
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