New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Thunder to Dominate Pelicans

Our prediction is that the Thunder will get the better of the Pelicans by a significant margin. With this in mind, let’s go for them on the spread at -15.5 which is currently available at odds of 1.89.

Thunder Have 9 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

New Orleans Pelicans have now lost eight straight games. On the road in their previous game, Sacramento Kings won 123-118 at Golden 1 Center. Zion Williamson scored 40 points, with CJ McCollum getting 31 and Trey Murphy 20.

Oklahoma City Thunder won their last game 125-112, making it five on the bounce. This was a road victory at FedExForum against Memphis Grizzlies. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander racked up 32 points, Aaron Wiggins 26 points and 11 rebounds, with Jalen Williams bagging 25 points.

The scoreline was 119-109 in favor of the Thunder when they last played the Pelicans, with the matchup taking place at Smoothie King Center. The Thunder have eight straight wins against the Pelicans. They have won 9 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L

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2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. The Pelicans are averaging 118.3 points, 42.3 rebounds, 26.1 assists, 8.6 steals and 5.8 blocks while shooting 46.7% from the field and 76.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 126.4 points and 48.2 rebounds per matchup.

Trey Murphy is averaging 25.3 points, 4.6 assists and 3.7 (45.7%) 3-pointers made, while Yves Missi averages 6.3 rebounds.

The Thunder have won 8 and lost 2 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 124.7 points, 47.8 rebounds, 27.2 assists, 9.1 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 48.6% from the field and 83.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 109.6 points and 41.3 rebounds.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 36.9 points and 6.1 assists, while Isaiah Hartenstein has an average of 8.1 rebounds and Isaiah Joe 3.0 (52.6%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Zion Williamson, Jose Alvarado, Karlo Matkovic, Yves Missi, Trey Murphy.

Oklahoma City Thunder lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein.

Expert NBA Analysis

Our expert NBA handicappers study the latest form, while injuries can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest stats.

Key Pelicans vs Thunder stats:

• The -15.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 3 of their last 5 games.

Pelicans vs Thunder Prediction

We’re confident that OKC Thunder can enjoy a big win in this NBA contest, leading us to go against the spread at -15.5. The line makes plenty of appeal and there are odds of 1.89 that can be taken for the favorites.

There are lots of ways to back the Thunder and that includes Winning Margin. Choose from a range of fixed intervals and get rewarded if you’re on the money.

Thunder -15.5 Probability

The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.9% prospect of winning. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

Our Pick

Thunder -15.5 @ 1.89 Bet Now

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Player Props

Jose Alvarado Under 9.5 Points 1.92

Jose Alvarado (Pelicans) has averaged 4.75 points in the past 4 games on the road. We can use this stat to our advantage and back him to fall short of the Player Points line at 1.92.

Latest Jose Alvarado Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 10.5

1.92

Under 10.5

1.82

Assists

Over 5.5

1.97

Under 5.5

1.77

Rebounds

Over 2.5

1.76

Under 2.5

2.00

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 32.5 Points 1.95

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder) has averaged 36.9 points in the past 10 games. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the line looks attractive, with 1.95 available that it’s covered.

Latest Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 31.5

1.80

Under 31.5

1.94

Assists

Over 5.5

1.72

Under 5.5

2.05

Rebounds

Over 4.5

1.78

Under 4.5

1.95

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans 111 - 130 Thunder

Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where the Thunder can be backed speculatively to achieve a 130-111 victory.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Have Thunder as Heavy Favorites

You might not get rich backing Oklahoma City Thunder at 1.06. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 94% chance of winning this NBA game. The market suggests that New Orleans Pelicans are least likely to win at 10.80.

17 is the spread and 234.5 is the total points line. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re going for Over 234.5, then the odds are 1.91.

The Thunder are available at odds of 1.32 when it comes to beating the opposition to 20 points. Underdogs Pelicans are chalked up at 3.30 to reach this total first.

You can find hundreds of game lines and team props for every contest, with the betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Pelicans

10.80

Thunder

1.06

Point Spread

Pelicans +17

1.93

Thunder -17

1.89

Total Points

Under 234.5

1.91

Over 234.5

1.91

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

The favorite to score most points is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. You can get 1.80 that he scores Over 31.5 points or 1.94 that he goes Under.

Player Points

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)

Over 31.5

1.80

Under 31.5

1.94

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 23.5

1.88

Under 23.5

1.85

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 21.5

1.78

Under 21.5

1.96

Jalen Williams (Thunder)

Over 21.5

1.93

Under 21.5

1.82

C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 20.5

1.85

Under 20.5

1.88

Chet Holmgren (Thunder)

Over 12.5

1.83

Under 12.5

1.92

Jose Alvarado (Pelicans)

Over 10.5

1.92

Under 10.5

1.82

Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)

Over 10.5

1.93

Under 10.5

1.81

Luguentz Dort (Thunder)

Over 9.5

1.94

Under 9.5

1.79

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Over 8.5

2.02

Under 8.5

1.74

Player Assists

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)

Over 5.5

1.72

Under 5.5

2.05

Jalen Williams (Thunder)

Over 5.5

2.18

Under 5.5

1.63

Jose Alvarado (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

1.97

Under 5.5

1.77

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 4.5

1.64

Under 4.5

2.18

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

1.60

Under 3.5

2.28

C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

1.70

Under 3.5

2.08

Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)

Over 3.5

1.73

Under 3.5

2.04

Player Rebounds

Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)

Over 10.5

1.85

Under 10.5

1.88

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Over 7.5

1.71

Under 7.5

2.07

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 6.5

2.04

Under 6.5

1.73

Chet Holmgren (Thunder)

Over 6.5

1.80

Under 6.5

1.94

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

2.16

Under 5.5

1.65

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)

Over 4.5

1.78

Under 4.5

1.95

Jalen Williams (Thunder)

Over 4.5

1.95

Under 4.5

1.79

C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

1.66

Under 3.5

2.14

Luguentz Dort (Thunder)

Over 3.5

1.68

Under 3.5

2.10

Jose Alvarado (Pelicans)

Over 2.5

1.76

Under 2.5

2.00

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder Confirmed Lineup

2 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

5 Luguentz Dort

7 Chet Holmgren

8 Jalen Williams

55 Isaiah Hartenstein

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

1 Zion Williamson

15 Jose Alvarado

17 Karlo Matkovic

21 Yves Missi

25 Trey Murphy

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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