New Orleans Pelicans (3-8) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (9-2)
November 13, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Oklahoma City Thunder -14.5; Over/Under: +218
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The New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Paycom Center. Here’s an Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction. This article will include an Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Pick.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Nets and Magic, and they play the Nuggets and Lakers next. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 107 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 116.6 points on 49.4 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 22.9 points and 5.9 rebounds, while Zion Williamson is averaging 22.7 points and 8 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Jordan Hawkins is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 38.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.9 rebounds per game.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Clippers, lost to the Warriors, and they play the Suns and Mavericks next. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 117.4 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 105.2 points on 42.8 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 27.8 points and 6.5 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 19.9 points and 6.4 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is the third double-digit scorer and Luguentz Dort is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 81.4 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Thunder have won each of their last 19 home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last seven games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Thunder have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 home games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Thunder’s last four games has gone OVER the total points line.
- Ten of the Pelicans’ last 12 games as road underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
Oklahoma City Thunder Player Facts
- Jalen Williams ranks T1st in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.9) this season.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ranks 4th amongst qualified players for points per 36 minutes (30.2) this season.
New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts
- Brandon Ingram ranks 3rd amongst qualified Forwards for FT% (89.3%) this season.
- Yves Missi ranks 11th amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (1.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for point differential per game this season (+12.2).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (12.4).
- The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (49.4%).
- The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (31.6).
Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
The Oklahoma City Thunder as a double-digit favorite given their injuries is a bit steep, but this is more of a fade of the Pelicans than anything else. The New Orleans Pelicans have a lengthy injury report, they’ve lost 8 of their last 10 games and have failed to cover 9 of those games. The Thunder are still talented, and they’ve won 8 of the last 10 games against the Pelicans, covering 7 of those games as well. Thick line but backing the Pelicans is a no-go at the moment. Give me OKC at home.
