One of the best NBA Sunday predictions is this Thunder at Lakers betting pick. The Lakers were tipped as one of the favorites to win the title this year, but the way things are going for them right now, it would be an achievement if they even make the playoffs. Howard has been a major disappointment as he is frequently finishing games with single digit points and rebounds while his free throw struggles have been well documented over the years. Gasol is going through the worst season of his career, as a result of physical issues combined with his incompatibility with D'Anthoni's system, and Steve Nash isn't exactly in his prime either plus he has always been exploitable defensively. Laker's biggest downfall this season has been their inability to defend in transition. When young and energetic teams such as the Thunder catch them on the break, LA are slow to get back mainly because of having two centers on their starting five. Understandably, Howard and Gasol are not among the fast