Best LeBron James, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Picks for Lakers vs. Thunder Today

Sunday’s NBA slate features 11 games, with the Lakers vs. Thunder as the featured matinee showdown at 3:30 p.m. ET. LeBron James and the 3-seed Los Angeles Lakers will go on the road to face Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the 1-seed Oklahoma City Thunder, with two games separating them in the Western Conference Playoff race.

Below, we’ll give you the top picks and predictions for Lakers vs. Thunder, including the best LeBron James and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander picks, key stats for the matchup, and more predictions.

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Lakers vs. Thunder Game Preview 

Time: 3;30 p.m. ET

How to Watch: NBA TV

The playoffs are less than two weeks away, and every game matters for the Lakers in a tight Western Conference for seeding and home-court advantage. They're neck and neck with the Warriors and Nuggets in a battle for the 3-seed in the West. The Thunder on the other hand have the best record in the NBA, two games ahead ofthe Cavaliers for that title, and so far will have home-court throughout the postseason.

The Lakers currently hold the third-seed with a record of 47-30 and with five games remaining for them on the season, each win will be pivotal.

The Thunder won the first matchup on the road against the Lakers during a Nov. 29 matchup, and won by a final score of 101-93. Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 36 points.

Key Stats for Lakers vs. Thunder 

Here are the key stats to know before the Lakers vs. Thunder today.

• The Thunder are 9-1 in their last 10 games.
• The Lakers are 5-5 in their last 10 games. 
• The Thunder are 35-5 at home this season. 
• The Lakers are 17-20 on the road this season.
• The Thunder are fourth in points per game (120.3) this season.
• The Lakers are second in free throws made (18.2) this season 

Lakers vs. Thunder Player Picks for PrizePicks

Here are the top NBA DFS picks you should focus on for the Lakers vs. Thunder game on PrizePicks tonight, including the best Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and LeBron James picks. Use the analysis below to choose More or Less on PrizePicks and cash out if your picks are correct.

Thunder G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — 31.5 Points 

• Thunder G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.5 points in his last five games.
• He averaged 34.7 points per game in the month of March.
• Gilgeous-Alexander has attempted 22 or more shots in four out his last five games played. 
• He dropped 36 points on the Lakers during a Nov. 29 15 matchup. 
• In the two games he’s played in April, Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 27.5 points.
• He averages 33.4 points when playing at home. 

Lakers F LeBron James  — 37.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts 

• In his last five games, James is an averaging of 36.60 points, rebounds, and assists. 
• In March, the first full month playing alongside Doncic, James averaged 21.6 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 7.4 assists — 37.3 combined.
• He’s played 37 or more minutes in four out of his last five games. 
• In the two games he’s played in April, James is averaging 30.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 8.5 assists.
• On the season, James is averaging 24.6 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 8.4 assists.

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Thunder C Chet Holmgren — 8 Rebounds

• Thunder C Chet Holmgren is averaging 8.0 rebounds in his last five games. 
• He averaged 8.3 rebounds per game in the month of March.
• Has a career average of 7.5 rebounds against the Lakers
• Holmgren is averaging 8.3 rebounds on the season.
• Will be going up against a Lakers team that is ranked 26th (42.4) in total rebounds per game. 

Lakers G Austin Reaves — 19 Points

• Lakers G Austin Reaves is averaging 26.8 points in his last five games. 
• He averaged 23.3 points per game in the month of March.
• Reaves has scored 30 or more points in his first two games played in April.
• He averages 20.0 points when playing on the road.
• Reaves has made 5 or more 3-pointers in three out of his last five games.

Most Popular Lakers vs. Thunder Picks

Here are the most popular player picks on PrizePicks NBA for Lakers vs. Thunder today as of 2 p.m. ET. You can pick More or Less on these player projections on PrizePicks to win real money.

• Lakers G Austin Reaves — 19 Points
• Thunder G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — 31.5 Points
• Lakers F LeBron James — 22.5 Points

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One of the top matchups for Sunday’s NBA slate will feature the Lakers vs. Thunder in a  Western Conference battle. With the standings being close, this game will hold a lot of weight for the Lakers, who currently hold the three seed in the West.. 

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