Who is out for the Thunder vs. Lakers game?

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the Thunder and Luka Doncic for the Lakers are out due to injuries.

What are the betting odds for the Thunder vs. Lakers game?

Oklahoma City is favored by 7.5 points, with the over/under set at 222.5 total points.

What is the SportsLine Projection Model's prediction for the Thunder vs. Lakers game?

The SportsLine Projection Model predicts the game will go over the total points of 222.5, with an expected combined score of 231 points.

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Thunder vs. Lakers: Key Players Out, Who Will Shine?

10 Feb

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Summary

Oklahoma City Thunder visit Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.
Both star guards, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic, are out.
SportsLine Projection Model predicts Over on the total points.

Thunder vs. Lakers: Key Players Out, Who Will Shine?

Western Conference contenders, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers, are set to clash on Monday. The Thunder, holding the No. 1 seed with a 40-13 record, are looking to rebound from two consecutive losses. The Lakers, currently the No. 5 seed at 32-19, enter the matchup on a three-game winning streak.

Both teams will be without their star guards. Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal) and Los Angeles' Luka Doncic (hamstring) are out. However, Jalen Williams is expected to play for OKC after a 10-game absence. The game is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

The SportsLine Projection Model forecasts the game's total points to go over 222.5. This projection is supported by both teams' historical tendency to play high-scoring games, with the over hitting a combined 56-48 this season. The model predicts a combined score of 231 points, with the over hitting 57% of the time.