Oklahoma City at Los Angeles

A lot of star power is going to be missing from this game with both Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal) and Luka Doncic (hamstring) out. The Thunder is the team that can adjust better to their superstar being out. Oklahoma City gives up the fewest points in the NBA at 107.9 and also ranks first in defensive field goal percentage. The Lakers are 17th defensively, permitting 115.8 points per game, and rank 27th in defensive field goal percentage. Not only are the Thunder the superior defensive team, but they also have the best record in not turning the ball over. The combination of defense and turnover discipline will be too much for the Lakers to overcome without Doncic. Oklahoma City also gets back Jalen Williams after a 10-game absence. He is the Thunder's third leading scorer. Oklahoma City won the first meeting between the two teams, 121-92, on Nov. 12. Take the Thunder on the moneyline.