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Thunder Take 2-0 Lead Into Game 3 vs. Lakers Tonight on ABC/ESPN

Betting markets favor Oklahoma City as availability questions linger for Los Angeles.

Will the Thunder take a commanding 3-0 series lead on the Lakers in their NBA playoff series? Check out Oklahoma City vs Los Angeles Game 3 picks, predictions, odds for Saturday, May 9, 2026.
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Overview

  • The series shifts to Los Angeles with Game 3 tipping at 8:30 p.m. ET Saturday on ABC/ESPN from Crypto.com Arena.
  • Oklahoma City leads 2-0 after wins of 108-90 and 125-107, staying unbeaten this postseason at 6-0.
  • The Lakers say Luka Doncic will miss the early portion of the series, and Thunder wing Jalen Williams is questionable with a left hamstring strain.
  • BetMGM lists the Thunder as 8.5-point favorites for Game 3, with models from ESPN, FanDuel and Dimers giving them roughly 56% to 73% win odds.
  • Oklahoma City spread the scoring in Game 2 with three starters topping 20 points and strong bench help, while Austin Reaves returned to L.A.’s starting five and scored 31.