Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Picks & Predictions
The Oklahoma City Thunder, leading the Northwest division with a 4-0 record, are set to take on the struggling New Orleans Pelicans, who sit at 5-18 and are last in the
Game outlook
The Oklahoma City Thunder, leading the Northwest division with a 4-0 record, are set to take on the struggling New Orleans Pelicans, who sit at 5-18 and are last in the Southwest division. Despite missing key players such as Alex Ducas, Ousmane Dieng, Chet Holmgren, and Nikola Topic, the Thunder are coming off a dominating win against the Toronto Raptors and are the betting favorites at -8. On the other hand, the Pelicans snapped a nine-game losing streak with a win over the Phoenix Suns. With key players like Jordan Hawkins, Zion Williamson, and Jose Alvarado out, New Orleans faces an uphill battle against the Thunder.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Thunder -325 | Pelicans +260
Spread: Thunder -8 (-110) | Pelicans +8 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 223.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oklahoma City will win straight-up is 76%.
Oklahoma City Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder are performing well this season with a power ranking of 2. They excel defensively, allowing an average of 104.10 points per game and limiting opponents to a shooting percentage of 42.61%. Offensively, they are scoring an average of 114.90 points per game and shooting 46.19% from the field. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the team in scoring and assists, while Jalen Williams contributes significantly on both ends of the court. Overall, the Thunder are 17-5 this season, showcasing their strength on both offense and defense.