Game 1 saw them produce a comprehensive victory in front of their home crowd, and with Game 2 being played at the same venue, the number 1 seed will be aiming to go 2-0 up in the series on Friday, May 8 (13:30 AEDT).

Quick Picks

• Our pick: OKC to win
• Value bet: OKC in the handicap
• Long shot: SGA to have 30+ points 

Betting Preview

The OKC took a 1-0 lead in the Western Conference semi-finals with an 108-90 victory on Wednesday.

The Lakers managed to keep Shai Gilgeous-Alexander relatively quiet in the game, as he managed just 18 points.

However, it was Chet Holmgren's starring role that made the difference, as the forward scored 24 points and added 12 rebounds.

The Purple & Gold continue to play without Luka Doncic, and his absence was felt.

LeBron James kept making everyone question whether he was actually 41, as he kept playing like someone much younger and in their prime.

One of the GOATs, he had a game-high 27 points, with Rui Hachimura scoring 18. Deandre Ayton had a triple-double explained, as he managed 10 points and 12 rebounds.

Could it be more of the same in Game 2?

Betting Markets to Watch

The Thunder have extremely short moneyline odds to win Game 2; this may be because they have won each of their last 14 games following a home win.

At the same time, they've won the last three in a row to have been played at home against the Lakers. The margin of victory has also been relatively large in those games, hence their short odds.

For better value, the odds are worth exploring in the Thunder's handicap line. With it set at 15.5 points, OKC have covered the line in each of their last six games against the Lakers.

The odds are slightly better than the moneyline for arguably the same outcome.

Given that Doncic is unlikely to be available for the Lakers once again, the total points market appears to offer some value worth exploring in the under.

The line has been set at 209.5, and each of the Lakers' last three games have gone under the total match points line. We think this could happen again.

LeBron to have 25+ points offers value, as he remains the main threat. Additionally, he has scored 26+ points in each of his six previous NBA playoff odds appearances against the Thunder.

Our Prediction

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We think the OKC will be likely winners of Game 2.

The value lies in the handicap market for the Thunder over the moneyline in our opinion, while the long shot is for SGA to have 30+ points.

He has scored 31+ points in seven of the Thunder's last eight Game 2s of a NBA betting series.