Pelicans vs Thunder Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Apr. 24

  • The Thunder are -7.5 favorites vs. the Pelicans
  • Total (Over/Under): 212.5 points
  • Watch the game on TNT | BSOK | BSNO

The New Orleans Pelicans visit Paycom Center to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:30pm EDT in Oklahoma City, OK.

The Thunder are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Pelicans vs Thunder Over/Under is 211.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pelicans are 45-38 against the spread, while the Thunder are 46-36 against the spread.


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Pelicans vs. Thunder Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New Orleans Pelicans+7.5 -110O 211.5 -110+260
Oklahoma City Thunder -7.5 -110U 211.5 -110-350

Thunder vs Pelicans Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Thunder will win Wednesday‘s game with 72.3% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Pelicans and Thunder.

Thunder vs Pelicans Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pelicans will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.


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  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1H Moneyline in 55 of their last 81 games (+26.30 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 53 of their last 81 games (+21.65 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 34 away games (+19.35 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 1H Spread in 47 of their last 75 games (+16.70 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 1Q Spread in 34 of their last 53 games (+14.45 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Moneyline in 33 of their last 38 games at home (+25.65 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have covered the 3Q Spread in 26 of their last 33 games at home (+17.95 Units / 49% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have covered the Spread in 26 of their last 39 games at home (+11.70 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have covered the 4Q Spread in 44 of their last 74 games (+11.30 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Team Total Over in 26 of their last 39 games at home (+10.65 Units / 23% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone 45-38 (+3.2 Units / 3.42% ROI).

  • 50-35 against the Moneyline (+2.6 Units / 1.33% ROI)
  • 36-49 against the Over for game total points (-17.9 Units / -19.14% ROI)
  • 49-36 against the Under for game total points (+9.4 Units / 10.05% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Thunder have gone 46-36 (+6.4 Units / 7.01% ROI).

  • 58-25 against the Moneyline (+17.35 Units / 6.01% ROI)
  • 43-36 against the Over for game total points (+3.4 Units / 3.72% ROI)
  • 36-43 against the Under for game total points (-11.2 Units / -12.28% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the Team Total Under in 33 of their last 80 games (-20.20 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 83 games (-18.10 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 23 of their last 59 games (-16.20 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 38 of their last 83 games (-12.95 Units / -14% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the Game Total Under in 30 of their last 72 games (-12.80 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 75 games (-22.85 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 72 games (-20.60 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 74 games (-18.40 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 61 games (-16.40 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 37 of their last 83 games (-15.70 Units / -16% ROI)

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New Orleans Pelicans: Keys to the Game vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder

Keys to the game – away

Oklahoma City Thunder: Keys to the Game vs. the New Orleans Pelicans

Keys to the game – home

Injury Report: Thunder vs. PelicansWednesday‘s Game, Apr. 24

  • Olivier Sarr (Oklahoma City Thunder): Ankle, Out For Season
  • Zion Williamson (New Orleans Pelicans): Hamstring, Game Time Decision

New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends

Away Team Offense Stories

Oklahoma City Thunder Offensive Stats & Trends

Home Team Offense Stories

New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans have allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (1,045/3,130) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 37%

The Pelicans averaged 8.3 steals per game (681 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Pelicans have averaged 4.6 blocks per game (379 blocks/82 games) this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Pelicans stole the ball 681 times last season — 2nd most among NBA teams

Oklahoma City Thunder Defensive Stats & Trends

The Thunder have averaged 6.6 blocks per game (538 blocks/82 games) this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Thunder have allowed 8.9 offensive rebounds per game (1,466 rebounds/164 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 7.9

The Thunder have averaged 8.5 steals per game (694 steals/82 games) this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Thunder averaged 4.2 blocks per game (341 blocks/82 games) last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7


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