Oklahoma City and New Orleans meet for the first time this season since the Thunder swept the Pelicans 4-0 in the first round of last year’s playoffs.
The Thunder are 9-2 on the season but 2-2 in the last four games. Oklahoma City lost Chet Holgrem to injury and will rely on MVP runner-up Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams a little more. The Thunder are 5-1 at home this season and went 6-1 against New Orleans in the seven overall meetings last year.
New Orleans is 3-8 and without CJ McCollum and Zion Williamson before this game. The Pelicans have lost five straight and eight of their last nine, so this team is falling apart before we hit 20 games. The Pelicans are 1-4 on the road this year with their line win at Portland in the second game of the season.
That being said, let’s dive into the matchup and offer up some information and maybe a sweat or two.
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Details and how to watch Pelicans @ Thunder
● Date: Wednesday November 13, 2024
● Time: 7:30pm ET
● Website: Paycom Center
● City: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
● Television/Streaming: ESPN
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Game odds for Pelicans @ Thunder
The latest odds from Wednesday afternoon:
● Moneyline: Oklahoma City Thunder (-1100), New Orleans Pelicans (+700)
● Spread: Oklahoma City -14.5
● Total: 225.0
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Likely starting lineups for New Orleans and Oklahoma City
· New Orleans Pelicans (3-8)
PG Brandon Boston Jr. — CJ McCollum
SG Brandon Ingram
SF Trey Murphy
PF Jeremiah Robinson-Earl — Zion Williamson is gone
C Yves Missi
· Oklahoma City Thunder (9-2)
PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
SG Isaiah Joe
SF Lou Dortz
PF Aaron Wiggins
C Jalen Williams — Chet Holgrem is gone
Top betting trends and insights to know ahead of Pelicans @ Thunder
New Orleans is an NBA-worst 2-9 ATS this season.
Oklahoma City is 7-4 ATS this year, ranking tied for 5th.
Oklahoma City is 6-5 in the Super this season.
New Orleans is 7-3-1 in the Super this season, ranking tied-5th best.
Oklahoma City is 4-2 to the Super as a home favorite this season.
New Orleans is an NBA-best 2-0 to the Sub as a road underdog.
Notable Player Props for Pelicans @ Thunder
Top Score Props
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander O/U 29.5 Points
Brandon Ingram O/U 23.5 Points
Jalen Williams O/U 20.5 Points
Trey Murphy O/U 14.5 Points
Highest Bounce Props
Jalen Williams O/U 6.5 Rebounds
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander O/U 6.5 Rebounds
Brandon Ingram O/U 5.5 Rebounds
Trey Murphy O/U 4.5 Rebounds
Lu Dort O/U 4.5 Rebounds
Highest Helping Props
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander O/U 6.5 Assists
Brandon Ingram O/U 5.5 Assists
Jalen Williams O/U 4.5 Assists
Expert picks and predictions for Pelicans @ Thunder
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NBC Sports Betting Best Bet
Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) likes the Thunder to take care of business, but the Sub is his best bet:
“If I were to bet this game, It would have to be Oklahoma City or pass the spread and bet on the Sub.
These two teams met seven times last year and the Thunder won six of them. However, both squads know each other well and are currently dealing with injuries. The state of the Pelicans is worrying while the Thunder have a strong and confident foundation.
I’d back the Under 225. New Orleans is 2-0 to the Under as a road underdog and their depth screams explosive potential and back for 90% of the game.”
Here are the best bets our model projects for the Pelicans and Thunder:
· Moneyline: NBC Sports finds value in taking New Orleans on the ML (+700)
· to spread: NBC Sports has low confidence in New Orleans +14.5 on the spread
· All in all: NBC Sports has low confidence in a play on the Total UNDER 225.0 points
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BetMGM NBA Insights: Championship
Line Movement (Last Week to Now)
Mavericks +900 to +800
Nuggets +1400 to +1100
Warriors +3500 to +2500
Highest Ticket %
Celts 17.5%
Nuggets 9.9%
Thunder 7.7%
Highest Holder %
Celts 19.8%
Thunder 12.9%
Nonconformance 12.5%
Greatest Responsibility
Eastern Conference
Favorite: Celtics +125
Highest Ticket %: Celtics 29.3%
Highest Holder%: Celtics 63.3%
Biggest Liability: Celtics
Western Conference
Favorite: Thunder +275
Highest Ticket %: Thunder 15.0%
Highest Holder%: Lakers 15.8%
Biggest responsibility: Lakers
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