New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder Matchup

Keep reading to see our Thunder vs Pelicans NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Thunder sit at 17-5.
  • The Thunder are averaging 115.5 points per game so far.
  • The Thunder are coming off a 129-92 win vs. the Pelicans.
  • The Pelicans have a 5-18 so far this season.
  • New Orleans has an effective field goal percentage of 49% (30th).
  • The Pelicans are coming off a 126-124 win vs. the Thunder.

Thunder vs Pelicans Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the Western Conference matchup between the Thunder and Pelicans will tip off in New Orleans. Oklahoma City (-305) is favored by 7.5 points over a Pelicans team that is 5-18 and 15th in the West.

With a win streak of two games, the Thunder (17-5) are 1st in the Western Conference and 1st in the Northwest Division. The over/under line is set at 225 points.

Thunder vs. Pelicans Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Oklahoma City Thunder at New Orleans Pelicans
  • Where: New Orleans at Smoothie King Center
  • Date: Saturday, December 7th
  • Betting Odds OKC -7.5, OKC -305 | NO +249 O/U 225

Thunder Preview: Can the Thunder Pull Off a Win at New Orleans?

The Thunder improved to 17-5 on the season with a dominant 129-92 win over the Raptors on Thursday. Oklahoma City, favored by 10 points, easily covered the spread, while the game’s total of 221 points fell short of the 227-point line.

After a 13-0 run early in the game, the Thunder took control, leading 34-17 after the 1st quarter. They continued to outscore Toronto in each quarter, entering the 4th with a 99-65 lead.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to a 129-point performance against the Raptors, scoring 30 points, including 13 in the 1st quarter and 15 in the 3rd. Jalen Williams added 20 points, while Isaiah Joe contributed 16, hitting 4 threes at a 66.7% rate.

Oklahoma City connected on 17 threes, shooting 36.2% from deep and 48% overall. Ajay Mitchell scored 11 of his 13 points in the 4th quarter, and Kenrich Williams also added 8 of his 13 points in the final period.

The Thunder's defense was dominant on Thursday, holding the Raptors to just 92 points. Oklahoma City set the tone early, giving up only 17 points in the 1st quarter and continued their strong play throughout, allowing 25 in the 2nd, 23 in the 3rd, and 27 in the 4th.

Overall, the Thunder limited the Raptors to 35% shooting from the field, including just 24% from beyond the arc, where Toronto made 11 threes. Oklahoma City also recorded 15 steals and 11 blocks in the game.

Pelicans Preview: Will the Pelicans Come Through as Home Underdogs?

The Thunder improved to 17-5 on the season with a commanding 129-92 win over the Raptors on Thursday. Oklahoma City, favored by 10 points, covered the spread with ease. The total score of 221 points fell short of the 227-point over/under line.

Oklahoma City took control early, going on a 13-0 run after the game was tied 3-3. They led 34-17 after the 1st quarter and continued to dominate, outscoring Toronto 33-25 in the 2nd and 32-23 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th quarter with a 99-65 lead, the Thunder finished strong, winning the final period 30-27.

Brandon Ingram's 21-point explosion in the 3rd quarter helped the Pelicans secure a 126-124 win over the Suns, finishing with a team-high 29 points. CJ McCollum added 13 of his 25 points in the 4th, while Trey Murphy contributed 10 of his 19 points in the opening period.

The Pelicans shot 49.5% from the field and made 14 threes at a 38.9% clip. Ingram, McCollum, and Murphy each hit 3 triples, with Ingram and Murphy connecting at 50% from deep.

Defensively, the Pelicans struggled but still managed to secure a win, giving up 124 points to the Suns. They allowed 33 points in the 1st quarter and 32 in the 2nd, before tightening up slightly in the 3rd with 28 points allowed. In the 4th, they gave up 31 points. Overall, the Suns shot 50% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Pelicans allowed 17 threes on 37% shooting. They also sent the Suns to the line 26 times, where Phoenix converted 21 free throws. New Orleans gave up 10 offensive rebounds but recorded 13 steals and 4 blocks.

Thunder vs Pelicans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last three road games, Oklahoma City has averaged 115 points per game while allowing 101. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
  • In their last five games at home, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 103 points per game in these contests.
  • The last three games that New Orleans was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Thunder have a straight up record of 7-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-5.

Thunder vs Pelicans Prediction

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