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The New Orleans Pelicans visit Paycom Center to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EST in Oklahoma City, OK.
The – are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().
The Pelicans vs Thunder Over/Under is total points for the game.
So far this NBA season, the Pelicans are 2-3 against the spread, while the Thunder are 2-4 against the spread.
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Pelicans vs. Thunder Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| New Orleans Pelicans | O | ||
| Oklahoma City Thunder | U |
Thunder vs Pelicans Prediction for Tonight’s Game:
The winning team model predicts the Thunder will win Sunday‘s game with 80.0% 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 Sunday‘s game with 70.0% confidence.
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Pelicans Best Bets for Tonight:
- The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 47 of their last 76 games (+15.10 Units / 17% ROI)
- The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 18 of their last 21 away games (+14.60 Units / 60% ROI)
- The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 49 of their last 79 games (+14.25 Units / 16% ROI)
- The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 23 of their last 33 away games (+13.85 Units / 36% ROI)
- The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 36 games (+12.50 Units / 30% ROI)
Thunder Best Bets for Tonight:
- The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Moneyline in 79 of their last 97 games (+23.65 Units / 5% ROI)
- The Oklahoma City Thunder have covered the Spread in 34 of their last 49 games at home (+19.70 Units / 37% ROI)
- The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Team Total Over in 34 of their last 49 games at home (+16.60 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 54 games (+13.20 Units / 21% ROI)
- The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 22 of their last 30 games (+12.80 Units / 37% ROI)
New Orleans Pelicans Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone 2-3 (-1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI).
- 0-5 against the Moneyline (-5 Units / -100% ROI)
- 3-2 against the Over for game total points (+0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI)
- 2-3 against the Under for game total points (-1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI)
Oklahoma City Thunder Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Thunder have gone 2-4 (-2.4 Units / -36.36% ROI).
- 6-0 against the Moneyline (+6 Units / 22.26% ROI)
- 3-3 against the Over for game total points (-0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI)
- 3-3 against the Under for game total points (-0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI)
Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Thunder:
- The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 43 of their last 93 games (-26.75 Units / -18% ROI)
- The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the Team Total Under in 38 of their last 93 games (-24.35 Units / -23% ROI)
- The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 42 of their last 98 games (-21.60 Units / -19% ROI)
- The Oklahoma City Thunder have only covered the 4Q Spread in 40 of their last 93 games (-17.90 Units / -17% ROI)
- The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the Game Total Under in 35 of their last 84 games (-17.80 Units / -19% ROI)
Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Pelicans:
- The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 81 games (-35.30 Units / -36% ROI)
- The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 78 games (-26.70 Units / -29% ROI)
- The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 31 of their last 81 games (-26.52 Units / -29% ROI)
- The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 81 games (-21.53 Units / -24% ROI)
- The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 11 of their last 37 away games (-18.80 Units / -44% ROI)
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- Oklahoma City Thunder Defensive stats
New Orleans Pelicans: Keys to the Game vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder
The Pelicans have a TS% of 46% this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%
The Pelicans have a TS% of 42% in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50%
The Pelicans have an eFG% of 43% in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%
The Pelicans have an eFG% of 48% this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%
Oklahoma City Thunder: Keys to the Game vs. the New Orleans Pelicans
The Thunder shot 41% from three (558/1,378) in the second half in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%
The Thunder had a TS% of 55% in the second half in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%
The Thunder averaged 5.6 turnovers per game (463 turnovers/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1
The Thunder have an assist to turnover ratio of 4.1 (29 assists/ 7 TOs) in close and late situations this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.6
New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends
The Pelicans have a TS% of 46% this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%
The Pelicans have a TS% of 42% in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50%
The Pelicans have an eFG% of 43% in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%
The Pelicans have an eFG% of 48% this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%
Oklahoma City Thunder Offensive Stats & Trends
The Thunder shot 41% from three (558/1,378) in the second half in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%
The Thunder had a TS% of 55% in the second half in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%
The Thunder averaged 5.6 turnovers per game (463 turnovers/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1
The Thunder have an assist to turnover ratio of 4.1 (29 assists/ 7 TOs) in close and late situations this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.6
New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends
The Pelicans have a TS% of 46% this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%
The Pelicans have a TS% of 42% in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50%
The Pelicans have an eFG% of 43% in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%
The Pelicans have an eFG% of 48% this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%
Oklahoma City Thunder Defensive Stats & Trends
The Thunder shot 41% from three (558/1,378) in the second half in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%
The Thunder had a TS% of 55% in the second half in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%
The Thunder averaged 5.6 turnovers per game (463 turnovers/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1
The Thunder have an assist to turnover ratio of 4.1 (29 assists/ 7 TOs) in close and late situations this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.6
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