{"id":726862,"date":"2026-05-12T01:35:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T22:35:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lakers-vs-thunder-game-4-prediction-okc-one-win-away-from-western-conference-finals\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T01:35:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T22:35:16","slug":"lakers-vs-thunder-game-4-prediction-okc-one-win-away-from-western-conference-finals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lakers-vs-thunder-game-4-prediction-okc-one-win-away-from-western-conference-finals\/","title":{"rendered":"Lakers vs. Thunder Game 4 prediction: OKC one win away from Western Conference finals"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3bf01a8c475\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3bf01a8c475\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lakers-vs-thunder-game-4-prediction-okc-one-win-away-from-western-conference-finals\/#%E2%80%9CLakers_vs_Thunder_Game_4_prediction_OKC_one_win_away_from_Western_Conference_finals%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Lakers vs. Thunder Game 4 prediction: OKC one win away from Western Conference finals&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lakers-vs-thunder-game-4-prediction-okc-one-win-away-from-western-conference-finals\/#Thunder_vs_Lakers_prediction_best_bet\" >Thunder vs. Lakers prediction, best bet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lakers-vs-thunder-game-4-prediction-okc-one-win-away-from-western-conference-finals\/#Betting_on_the_NBA\" >Betting on the NBA?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lakers-vs-thunder-game-4-prediction-okc-one-win-away-from-western-conference-finals\/#Why_Trust_New_York_Post_Betting\" >Why Trust New York Post Betting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CLakers_vs_Thunder_Game_4_prediction_OKC_one_win_away_from_Western_Conference_finals%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Lakers vs. Thunder Game 4 prediction: OKC one win away from Western Conference finals&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"commerce-disclosure\">\n\t\t<i>Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information.<\/i><br \/>\n\t<\/aside>\n<p>The NBA\u2019s reigning champion Thunder are just one win shy of reaching their second straight Western Conference finals thanks to their depth and versatility.<\/p>\n<p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder continued to flex their playoff muscle, pushing the Lakers to the brink of elimination after a 131-108 win in <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Game<\/a> 3.<\/p>\n<p>The Lakers are down 3-0 and lack solutions on defense, putting them in a tough spot.<\/p>\n<p>Oddsmakers have installed the Thunder as 12.5-point favorites on the spread for Game 4.<\/p>\n<p>LeBron James and coach JJ Redick have run out of options.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the Lakers holding halftime leads in both Games 2 and 3, the Thunder have responded with dominant second halves.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thunder_vs_Lakers_prediction_best_bet\"><\/span>Thunder vs. Lakers prediction, best bet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In his illustrious 23 years as a pro, James has faced many dynasties, including the Big Three Celtics and the sharpshooting Warriors.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>It was hard to overlook his all-time average of 33.1 points per game in elimination games, but this Thunder team is built differently.<\/p>\n<p>One of the best aspects of their team is the depth at guard and wing, including Ajay Mitchell, who has stepped up in Jalen Williams\u2019 absence.<\/p>\n<p>Over the course of the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">series<\/a>, the second-round draft pick is averaging 20.7 points and 6.7 assists on 53.3 percent shooting from the floor.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><button class=\"button button--modal-trigger\" aria-label=\"Open the image in a modal.\" data-modal-image=\"39336477\"><br \/>\n\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-plus\" fill=\"#fff\" viewbox=\"0 0 1033 1000\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\"><path d=\"M380 364V0h273v355h380v290H653v355H380V645H0V355h380v9z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/button><br \/>\n<img style=\"aspect-ratio:0.66699219;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"39336477\" width=\"394\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/user-expressly-acknowledges-agrees-downloading-127365883.jpg?w=683\" alt=\"Ajay Mitchell of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers.\" class=\"wp-image-39336477\" 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/user-expressly-acknowledges-agrees-downloading-127365883.jpg?resize=104,156&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 104w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/user-expressly-acknowledges-agrees-downloading-127365883.jpg?resize=33,50&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 33w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 394px) 100vw, 394px\"\/><figcaption>Ajay Mitchell #25 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles the ball <br \/>during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers. <span class=\"credit\">NBAE via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Lakers are sending multiple defenders at Gilgeous-Alexander, and Mitchell has capitalized on his single coverage matchup against Austin Reaves.<\/p>\n<p>In Game 3, he led all scorers with a career-high 24 points and 10 assists.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Betting_on_the_NBA\"><\/span>Betting on the NBA? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p>We are riding the hot hand of the Thunder\u2019s unsung hero.<\/p>\n<p>A play on the over of his points and assists line of 20.5 (-120, bet365) is encouraged.<\/p>\n<p>On FanDuel Sportsbook, if you are chasing plus money, Mitchell to record 6 or more assists is also priced at +280.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Plays:<\/strong> Ajay Mitchell Over 20.5 combined points + assists (-120, bet365) | Mitchell to record 6 or more assists (+280, FanDuel)<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Trust_New_York_Post_Betting\"><\/span>Why Trust New York Post Betting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mike Turay is a sports journalist and editor who closely follows the NBA, NFL, college sports and UFC. He has demonstrated expertise in both NBA and NFL player prop bets for nearly three years. Mike is also highly knowledgeable about the sportsbook offer landscape, frequently trying and reviewing the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>s and sites.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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