Predictions, Player Props, and Best Odds for the OKC Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Game on November 29th

• The OKC Thunder visit the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA Cup play on Friday
• The Lakers are 2-1 in Group B while the Thunder are 1-1
• Below, see the Thunder vs Lakers predictions, player props, and best odds for Nov. 29

The return of NBA action on Friday also means the return of NBA Cup Group play for the Western Conference-leading OKC Thunder (14-4, 6-2 away, 10-8 ATS, 1-1 NBA Cup) and Los Angeles Lakers (11-7, 7-2 home, 8-10 ATS, 2-1 NBA Cup). The Thunder and Lakers meet at crypto.com Arena in LA at 7:10 pm PT/10:10 pm ET. The Thunder come in as slight road favorites (either -3 or -3.5 depending on the sportsbook).

Thunder vs Lakers Predictions

• Lakers moneyline (+140) at Caesars
• Anthony Davis over 39.5 points + rebounds (-185) at DraftKings Odds as of Nov. 29. Claim the top sportsbook promotions for Black Friday. Sascha Paruk’s 2024-25 NBA betting record: 22-22 (-0.20 units). All wagers one unit unless stated otherwise.
  

The Lakers have lost two straight home games since opening the year 7-0 at crypto.com Arena, falling 119-118 to the Magic a week ago, and 127-102 to the Nuggets two days later.

The Thunder, meanwhile, are on a heater, winning three in a row over the Blazers (109-99), Kings (130-99), and Warriors (105-101), the last two on the road. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the second-favorite in the NBA MVP odds, looked the part, dropping 37 against the Kings and 35 against the Dubs.

But if this game had taken place a week ago, back when LA was still perfect at home and the Thunder were a mediocre 4-2 on the road, LA wouldn’t have been catching 3.5 points. LeBron James and Anthony Davis have a pretty decent history of dominating on their home court, going 28-14 last year (compared to just 19-21 on the road).

I expect the Thunder, who are still without Chet Holmgren and Alex Caruso, and are three games into a four-game road trip, to start running out of steam tonight.

And don’t forget that the Lakers have shown a real penchant to show up for in-season games. They went 4-0 in group play last year before cruising to the first ever NBA Cup title. The Suns finally handed Los Angeles its first NBA Cup loss on Nov 26 (127-100), but that only drops LAL’s overall NBA Cup record to 9-1.

I also like the potential for AD to dominate tonight. The Thunder have literally the worst rebound percentage in the NBA (46.8%). The addition of Isaiah Hartenstein is helping but it’s not a panacea.

OKC vs LAL Player Props

NBA player props from DraftKings on Nov 29. Check out SBD’s updated list of available sports betting payments. 

SGA (29.5 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 6.4 APG) leads the point totals on Friday with an O/U of 29.5. AD has the highest point total among the Lakers at 25.5 O/U, and the highest rebound total of the night at a whopping 13.5.

LeBron (22.9 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 9.2 APG) has the highest assist total on the board at 9.5.

Best Thunder vs Lakers Odds

The Thunder vs Lakers spread has a one-point range across sportsbooks. The best line on the Thunder is currently -2.5 (-115) at ESPN Bet, while the best spread for LA bettors is +3.5 (-115) at BetMGM.

On the moneyline, the best price on an OKC victory is currently -152 at FanDuel. If you want to bet on a straight-up Lakers win, head to Caesars where Los Angeles is priced at +140.

There is only a half-point range in the spread, unfortunately. ESPN Bet has the best over option at 230.0 (O -105) while bet365 and BetMGM both have under 230.5 at -110 odds.

The NBA public-betting percentages on Friday show the public all over the Lakers as home underdogs. Los Angeles is getting 75% of moneyline handle and 70% ATS handle. The public is also hammering the over, putting 79% of O/U handle on the over as of 1:50 pm ET.

On November 29th, the Oklahoma City Thunder will face off against the Los Angeles Lakers in what promises to be an exciting matchup between two talented teams. As fans eagerly anticipate the game, many are already making predictions and looking at player props to try and determine the best odds for this highly anticipated showdown.

The Thunder have had a solid start to the season, currently sitting at a record of 8-10. Led by star player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is averaging 20.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game, the Thunder have shown flashes of potential and are capable of competing with some of the best teams in the league.

On the other hand, the Lakers have been struggling as of late, with a record of 9-9. Despite having LeBron James and Anthony Davis on their roster, injuries and inconsistent play have hampered their success so far this season. However, with both players healthy and ready to go, the Lakers will be looking to bounce back and secure a much-needed win against the Thunder.

When it comes to player props, there are several key matchups to keep an eye on in this game. One intriguing prop bet to consider is the over/under on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s points total. Given his scoring ability and the Lakers’ struggles on defense, Gilgeous-Alexander could have a big game and potentially exceed his average points per game.

Another player prop to watch is the over/under on LeBron James’ assists total. With Davis back in the lineup, James will have more options to distribute the ball to and could rack up assists against the Thunder’s defense.

As for the best odds for this game, it’s important to consider factors such as injuries, recent form, and head-to-head matchups. While the Lakers may be favored to win based on their star power, the Thunder have shown that they can compete with anyone on any given night.

Ultimately, predicting the outcome of this game will come down to which team can execute their game plan and make key plays down the stretch. With both teams hungry for a win, fans can expect an intense and competitive matchup between the Thunder and Lakers on November 29th.