Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Preview
The Pelicans and Thunder are set to face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN. The Thunder will host the game at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK.
The over/under for this Western conference contest is set at 225.5 points, with the Thunder being the favored team playing at home against the Pelicans. Check out BetCoco for Oklahoma City Thunder – New Orleans Pelicans odds
Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Pelicans and Thunder did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Thunder have the leg up at 2-1. The Thunder also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 216 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, New Orleans has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 108 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- Across their last three home contests, Oklahoma City has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 109 points per game.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Oklahoma City has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 8-2 straight up.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
In their previous game, New Orleans played the Warriors and lost at home with a final score of 130-102. The Pelicans currently hold a 2-1 overall record.
Leading the Pelicans against the Warriors, CJ McCollum scored 19 points on 7/21 shooting and 2/8 from three-point range, while Zion Williamson scored 19 points on 7/15 shooting and 0/1 from three-point range in the game.
Defensively, the Pelicans forced 11 turnovers, blocked 3 shots, and allowed 130 points in their most recent game. However, despite their efforts, they ultimately lost to the Golden State Warriors with a score of 130-102.
The Thunder’s previous game came against the Pistons, where they achieved a 124-112 win, resulting in an overall record of 3-1.
Against Detroit, the Thunder were led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 32 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, and made 4 assists. Josh Giddey also contributed with 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists.
Defensively, the Thunder recorded 15 turnovers and 10 blocked shots in their previous game, while allowing 112 points. With a final score of 124-112, the Thunder won the game, bringing their overall record to 3-1.
The Thunder enter this game as 3.5-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 109-108.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Tips
- Take the Thunder on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Pelicans (+3.5)
- Our NBA model projects 217 points, and we suggest taking the under
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
- Kenrich Williams – Back – Out
- Jaylin Williams – Hamstring – Out
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
- Brandon Ingram – Knee – Questionable
- Naji Marshall – Knee – Out
- Trey Murphy III – Knee – Out
- Jose Alvarado – Ankle – Out
