Lakers Fans Face Long Shot as Team Enters Semifinals as 945-to-1 Underdogs In a stunning turn of events, the Los Angeles Lakers are set to face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2026 Western Conference Semifinals, but the odds are overwhelmingly stacked against them. The Lakers are listed as +945 underdogs, the largest margin in franchise history, leaving many to wonder what led to this lopsided assessment. According to sources close to the team, the Lakers' struggles on both offense and defense, combined with a tough schedule and injuries to key players, have contributed to the unfavorable odds. As the team prepares to take on the Thunder, Lakers fans can't help but feel a sense of trepidation, but will the team be able to defy the odds and make a deep playoff run?
The Lakers enter the 2026 Western Conference Semifinals vs the Thunder as +945 underdogs—the biggest in franchise history. Here’s why the odds are so lopsided.
