LeBron James, a player accustomed to setting records, faces a different kind of milestone as his career progresses. The Los Angeles Lakers, playing without Luka Doncic, are struggling in their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
James is set to experience something unprecedented in his extensive career. He’ll be the biggest home underdog in his career in an upcoming game. James has played over 1,900 combined games in the regular season and postseason.
Lakers’ Underdog Status
The Lakers are 12.5-point underdogs in Game 4 against the Thunder. It marks the first time a LeBron-led team has been a double-digit home underdog in any game, be that regular season or postseason.
Previously, Los Angeles closed as 16.5-point underdogs in Game 1. That was the biggest underdog James had been in any game in his career.
Thunder Dominate the Series
Oklahoma City has won the first three games by at least 18 points in the series. They hold a 3-0 lead. The Thunder have won (and covered) in all seven games against Los Angeles this season.
Betting Trends Favour Oklahoma City
At BetMGM, a significant majority of wagers are on the Thunder to cover the spread. 83% of wagers and 95% of the total dollars wagered so far on Game 4 are on the Thunder.
The Lakers face a daunting task as they attempt to overcome both the Thunder’s dominance and the unfavourable odds stacked against them.