Lakers vs. Thunder prediction, odds, line: Proven model reveals 2026 NBA picks for Monday, February 9

Two Western Conference contenders will square off on Monday's NBA schedule as the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Los Angeles Lakers. OKC (40-13) is the No. 1 seed in the conference but is coming off back-to-back losses. The Lakers (32-19) are the No. 5 seed out West and have won three in a row. Oklahoma City won the lone matchup earlier this season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal) and Luka Doncic (hamstring) are out.

Tipoff is at 10 p.m. ET from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The latest Thunder vs. Lakers odds list Oklahoma City as the 6.5-point favorite, with the over/under at 223.5.

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