New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Get Ready for a High-Scoring Contest

NBA Playoffs – First Round West: Oklahoma City Thunder (57-25, first in the Western Conference) host New Orleans Pelicans (49-33, seventh in the Western Conference). The Thunder lead the series 1-0.

We’re confident that Over 211 is the value play at -110. We’re expecting the Thunder and the Pelicans to rack up the points, so we’ll have a bet on the totals.

Thunder 94-92 Winners in Last H2H Battle

New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder locked horns on Sunday night, with the Thunder winning 94-92 at Paycom Center.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander starred with 28 points on the board for the Thunder, with Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren getting 19 and 15. For the Pelicans, Trey Murphy racked up 21, CJ McCollum 20 and Jonas Valanciunas 13.

The Thunder have triumphed in their previous three meetings against the Pelicans. On the head-to-head front, it has been 6 wins out of 10.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: CJ McCollum, Herbert Jones, Brandon Ingram, Jonas Valanciunas, Trey Murphy.

Oklahoma City Thunder lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, Luguentz Dort, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams.

Expert NBA Analysis

In order to come up with the best basketball predictions, we like to know the team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available NBA stats.

Key Pelicans vs Thunder stats:

• The 211 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Pelicans games.
• The 211 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Pelicans games.
• The 211 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Thunder games.
• The 211 line has been covered in 18 of the last 20 Thunder games.

The total line looks to be on the low side at 211. There’s a strong chance that the NBA rivals will conspire to go above the line and we’re backing Over at -110.

If you are wanting bigger odds for your Total wager, then it’s possible to move the line and get more juice. You can choose to bet Over when it comes to different levels.

Over 211 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. However, our cappers think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

Pelicans vs Thunder Prediction

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Player Props

Top Pick: CJ McCollum Over 19.5 Points -130

CJ McCollum (Pelicans) has an average of 27.8 points in the past 5 games on the road. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the line looks attractive, with -130 available that it’s covered.

Current CJ McCollum Lines and Odds

20.5 Points

Over -127

Under -104

5.5 Assists

Over +123

Under -164

4.5 Rebounds

Over +115

Under -154

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans 101 - 113 Thunder

There are stacks of correct score lines available and we’re looking at the Thunder to achieve a winning scoreline of 113-101 where a huge potential return is on the cards.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Have Thunder as Favorites

Oklahoma City Thunder are regarded as having a 75% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -300. New Orleans Pelicans are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +240.

The spread is 7.5 and the total points line is currently 210.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. The Over 210.5 selection is available to back at -110.

There’s a chance to back the Thunder at -180 to reach the 20-point total before their opponents. Should you want to go against the favorites, the Pelicans are available at +145.

If you’re planning to place a basketball bet, visit the betting sites and check out the wide range of game lines and team props. Find the lines which are the most attractive.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Pelicans

+240

Thunder

-300

Point Spread

Pelicans +7.5

-115

Thunder -7.5

-105

Total Points

Under 210.5

-110

Over 210.5

-110

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Get Most Points

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -125 that he goes Over 28.5 points and -105 when it comes to Under.

Player Points

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)

Over 28.5

-125

Under 28.5

-105

CJ McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 20.5

-127

Under 20.5

-104

Brandon Ingram (Pelicans)

Over 19.5

-128

Under 19.5

-103

Jalen Williams (Thunder)

Over 19.5

-106

Under 19.5

-123

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 17.5

-106

Under 17.5

-123

Chet Holmgren (Thunder)

Over 15.5

-122

Under 15.5

-109

Jonas Valanciunas (Pelicans)

Over 12.5

-110

Under 12.5

-120

Luguentz Dort (Thunder)

Over 10.5

-111

Under 10.5

-119

Josh Giddey (Thunder)

Over 9.5

-125

Under 9.5

-105

Herbert Jones (Pelicans)

Over 9.5

-119

Under 9.5

-111

Larry Nance Jr. (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

-132

Under 5.5

-100

Player Assists

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)

Over 5.5

-132

Under 5.5

-100

CJ McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

+123

Under 5.5

-164

Brandon Ingram (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

+104

Under 5.5

-137

Jalen Williams (Thunder)

Over 4.5

-116

Under 4.5

-114

Josh Giddey (Thunder)

Over 4.5

+107

Under 4.5

-143

Herbert Jones (Pelicans)

Over 2.5

-123

Under 2.5

-106

Player Rebounds

Jonas Valanciunas (Pelicans)

Over 10.5

-143

Under 10.5

+110

Chet Holmgren (Thunder)

Over 9.5

+106

Under 9.5

-141

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)

Over 5.5

-149

Under 5.5

+112

Brandon Ingram (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

-125

Under 5.5

-105

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

-159

Under 5.5

+120

Josh Giddey (Thunder)

Over 5.5

-154

Under 5.5

+116

Larry Nance Jr. (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

-118

Under 5.5

-112

CJ McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 4.5

+115

Under 4.5

-154

Jalen Williams (Thunder)

Over 4.5

-111

Under 4.5

-119

Luguentz Dort (Thunder)

Over 3.5

-112

Under 3.5

-118

Herbert Jones (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

-103

Under 3.5

-128

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Starting Lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder Confirmed Lineup

2 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

3 Josh Giddey

5 Luguentz Dort

7 Chet Holmgren

8 Jalen Williams

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

3 CJ McCollum

5 Herbert Jones

14 Brandon Ingram

17 Jonas Valanciunas

25 Trey Murphy

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	64	18	0.78	120.6	109.2	11.4	37-4	27-14	15-2	41-11	7-3	2W
Knicks	50	32	0.61	112.8	108.2	4.6	27-14	23-18	12-5	35-17	6-4	5W
76ers	47	35	0.573	114.6	111.5	3.1	25-16	22-19	8-8	31-21	8-2	8W
Nets	32	50	0.39	110.4	113.3	-2.9	20-21	12-29	5-11	24-28	5-5	2L
Raptors	25	57	0.305	112.4	118.8	-6.4	14-27	11-30	1-15	18-34	2-8	4L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bucks	49	33	0.598	119	116.4	2.6	31-11	18-22	10-7	34-18	3-7	2L
Cavaliers	48	34	0.585	112.6	110.2	2.4	26-15	22-19	11-5	31-21	4-6	1L
Pacers	47	35	0.573	123.3	120.2	3.1	26-15	21-20	11-6	32-20	7-3	1W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	112.3	113.7	-1.4	20-21	19-22	7-9	22-29	5-5	1L
Pistons	14	68	0.171	109.9	119	-9.1	7-33	7-35	2-14	10-41	2-8	1L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	47	35	0.573	110.5	108.4	2.1	29-12	18-23	9-7	32-20	5-5	1W
Heat	46	36	0.561	110.1	108.4	1.7	22-19	24-17	13-3	32-20	7-3	2W
Hawks	36	46	0.439	118.3	120.5	-2.2	21-20	15-26	8-8	22-30	3-7	6L
Hornets	21	61	0.256	106.6	116.8	-10.2	11-30	10-31	6-10	14-38	3-7	1W
Wizards	15	67	0.183	113.7	123	-9.3	7-34	8-33	4-12	11-41	1-9	6L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	57	25	0.695	120.1	112.7	7.4	33-8	24-17	12-4	36-16	7-3	5W
Nuggets	57	25	0.695	114.9	109.6	5.3	33-8	24-17	10-6	33-19	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	56	26	0.683	113	106.5	6.5	30-11	26-15	12-4	37-15	6-4	1L
Jazz	31	51	0.378	115.7	120.5	-4.8	21-20	10-31	5-11	16-36	2-8	1L
Trail Blazers	21	61	0.256	106.4	115.4	-9	11-30	10-31	1-15	8-44	2-8	5L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	51	31	0.622	115.6	112.3	3.3	25-16	26-15	9-7	30-22	6-4	3L
Suns	49	33	0.598	116.2	113.2	3	25-16	24-17	9-9	29-23	7-3	3W
Lakers	47	35	0.573	118	117.4	0.6	28-14	19-21	7-10	27-25	7-3	2W
Kings	46	36	0.561	116.6	114.8	1.8	24-17	22-19	10-7	30-22	4-6	1W
Warriors	46	36	0.561	117.8	115.2	2.6	21-20	25-16	7-9	26-26	8-2	1W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Mavericks	50	32	0.61	117.9	115.6	2.3	25-16	25-16	11-5	31-21	7-3	2L
Pelicans	49	33	0.598	115.1	110.7	4.4	21-19	28-14	9-7	30-22	5-5	1L
Rockets	41	41	0.5	114.3	113.2	1.1	27-14	14-27	9-7	28-24	4-6	2W
Grizzlies	27	55	0.329	105.8	112.8	-7	9-32	18-23	8-8	14-37	3-7	5L
Spurs	22	60	0.268	112.1	118.6	-6.5	12-29	10-31	3-13	14-37	6-4	2W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	64	18	0.78	120.6	109.2	11.4	37-4	27-14	15-2	41-11	7-3	2W
Knicks	50	32	0.61	112.8	108.2	4.6	27-14	23-18	12-5	35-17	6-4	5W
Bucks	49	33	0.598	119	116.4	2.6	31-11	18-22	10-7	34-18	3-7	2L
Cavaliers	48	34	0.585	112.6	110.2	2.4	26-15	22-19	11-5	31-21	4-6	1L
Magic	47	35	0.573	110.5	108.4	2.1	29-12	18-23	9-7	32-20	5-5	1W
Pacers	47	35	0.573	123.3	120.2	3.1	26-15	21-20	11-6	32-20	7-3	1W
76ers	47	35	0.573	114.6	111.5	3.1	25-16	22-19	8-8	31-21	8-2	8W
Heat	46	36	0.561	110.1	108.4	1.7	22-19	24-17	13-3	32-20	7-3	2W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	112.3	113.7	-1.4	20-21	19-22	7-9	22-29	5-5	1L
Hawks	36	46	0.439	118.3	120.5	-2.2	21-20	15-26	8-8	22-30	3-7	6L
Nets	32	50	0.39	110.4	113.3	-2.9	20-21	12-29	5-11	24-28	5-5	2L
Raptors	25	57	0.305	112.4	118.8	-6.4	14-27	11-30	1-15	18-34	2-8	4L
Hornets	21	61	0.256	106.6	116.8	-10.2	11-30	10-31	6-10	14-38	3-7	1W
Wizards	15	67	0.183	113.7	123	-9.3	7-34	8-33	4-12	11-41	1-9	6L
Pistons	14	68	0.171	109.9	119	-9.1	7-33	7-35	2-14	10-41	2-8	1L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	57	25	0.695	120.1	112.7	7.4	33-8	24-17	12-4	36-16	7-3	5W
Nuggets	57	25	0.695	114.9	109.6	5.3	33-8	24-17	10-6	33-19	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	56	26	0.683	113	106.5	6.5	30-11	26-15	12-4	37-15	6-4	1L
Clippers	51	31	0.622	115.6	112.3	3.3	25-16	26-15	9-7	30-22	6-4	3L
Mavericks	50	32	0.61	117.9	115.6	2.3	25-16	25-16	11-5	31-21	7-3	2L
Pelicans	49	33	0.598	115.1	110.7	4.4	21-19	28-14	9-7	30-22	5-5	1L
Suns	49	33	0.598	116.2	113.2	3	25-16	24-17	9-9	29-23	7-3	3W
Lakers	47	35	0.573	118	117.4	0.6	28-14	19-21	7-10	27-25	7-3	2W
Kings	46	36	0.561	116.6	114.8	1.8	24-17	22-19	10-7	30-22	4-6	1W
Warriors	46	36	0.561	117.8	115.2	2.6	21-20	25-16	7-9	26-26	8-2	1W
Rockets	41	41	0.5	114.3	113.2	1.1	27-14	14-27	9-7	28-24	4-6	2W
Jazz	31	51	0.378	115.7	120.5	-4.8	21-20	10-31	5-11	16-36	2-8	1L
Grizzlies	27	55	0.329	105.8	112.8	-7	9-32	18-23	8-8	14-37	3-7	5L
Spurs	22	60	0.268	112.1	118.6	-6.5	12-29	10-31	3-13	14-37	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	21	61	0.256	106.4	115.4	-9	11-30	10-31	1-15	8-44	2-8	5L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	64	18	0.78	120.6	109.2	11.4	37-4	27-14	15-2	41-11	7-3	2W
Thunder	57	25	0.695	120.1	112.7	7.4	33-8	24-17	12-4	36-16	7-3	5W
Nuggets	57	25	0.695	114.9	109.6	5.3	33-8	24-17	10-6	33-19	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	56	26	0.683	113	106.5	6.5	30-11	26-15	12-4	37-15	6-4	1L
Clippers	51	31	0.622	115.6	112.3	3.3	25-16	26-15	9-7	30-22	6-4	3L
Mavericks	50	32	0.61	117.9	115.6	2.3	25-16	25-16	11-5	31-21	7-3	2L
Knicks	50	32	0.61	112.8	108.2	4.6	27-14	23-18	12-5	35-17	6-4	5W
Bucks	49	33	0.598	119	116.4	2.6	31-11	18-22	10-7	34-18	3-7	2L
Suns	49	33	0.598	116.2	113.2	3	25-16	24-17	9-9	29-23	7-3	3W
Pelicans	49	33	0.598	115.1	110.7	4.4	21-19	28-14	9-7	30-22	5-5	1L
Cavaliers	48	34	0.585	112.6	110.2	2.4	26-15	22-19	11-5	31-21	4-6	1L
Pacers	47	35	0.573	123.3	120.2	3.1	26-15	21-20	11-6	32-20	7-3	1W
Lakers	47	35	0.573	118	117.4	0.6	28-14	19-21	7-10	27-25	7-3	2W
76ers	47	35	0.573	114.6	111.5	3.1	25-16	22-19	8-8	31-21	8-2	8W
Magic	47	35	0.573	110.5	108.4	2.1	29-12	18-23	9-7	32-20	5-5	1W
Warriors	46	36	0.561	117.8	115.2	2.6	21-20	25-16	7-9	26-26	8-2	1W
Kings	46	36	0.561	116.6	114.8	1.8	24-17	22-19	10-7	30-22	4-6	1W
Heat	46	36	0.561	110.1	108.4	1.7	22-19	24-17	13-3	32-20	7-3	2W
Rockets	41	41	0.5	114.3	113.2	1.1	27-14	14-27	9-7	28-24	4-6	2W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	112.3	113.7	-1.4	20-21	19-22	7-9	22-29	5-5	1L
Hawks	36	46	0.439	118.3	120.5	-2.2	21-20	15-26	8-8	22-30	3-7	6L
Nets	32	50	0.39	110.4	113.3	-2.9	20-21	12-29	5-11	24-28	5-5	2L
Jazz	31	51	0.378	115.7	120.5	-4.8	21-20	10-31	5-11	16-36	2-8	1L
Grizzlies	27	55	0.329	105.8	112.8	-7	9-32	18-23	8-8	14-37	3-7	5L
Raptors	25	57	0.305	112.4	118.8	-6.4	14-27	11-30	1-15	18-34	2-8	4L
Spurs	22	60	0.268	112.1	118.6	-6.5	12-29	10-31	3-13	14-37	6-4	2W
Hornets	21	61	0.256	106.6	116.8	-10.2	11-30	10-31	6-10	14-38	3-7	1W
Trail Blazers	21	61	0.256	106.4	115.4	-9	11-30	10-31	1-15	8-44	2-8	5L
Wizards	15	67	0.183	113.7	123	-9.3	7-34	8-33	4-12	11-41	1-9	6L
Pistons	14	68	0.171	109.9	119	-9.1	7-33	7-35	2-14	10-41	2-8	1L

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