Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Odds, AI Picks and Betting Analysis
On the season, the Thunder are 41-29 ATS and have gone 19-16 ATS on the road. They are favored by 2.5 points today and have a 30-23 ATS record as the favorite.
Oklahoma City’s O/U record for the season is 36-33-1, and the under has hit in their last three games. Today’s line of 223 is lower than their season average of 233.4.
In their last game, the Oklahoma City Thunder lost to the Bucks by a score of 118-93. They were 2.5-point underdogs in that game and are now 9-8 as the underdog this season.
Looking at their Western Conference record, the Thunder are 31-15 compared to 18-6 against non-conference opponents. This puts them in 2nd place in the West, just behind the Lakers.
On the road, the Thunder are 21-14 this season and have an average scoring differential of +3.4 points per game. At home, they are 28-7 straight up and 22-13 ATS.
On average, Thunder games have finished with 233.3 points this season, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 223.
Pelicans want to secure the Southwest Division
In their last two games, the New Orleans Pelicans have won straight-up and are also 2-0 against the spread. Their most recent win came against the Pistons, where they won by an NBA score of 114-101. The Pelicans were favored by 14.5 points in that game.
Looking at their ATS record for the season, the Pelicans are 39-31 overall and 19-14 ATS at home. Today, they are 2.5-point underdogs and are 16-10 ATS as underdogs. As the underdog, their ATS record is 14-12.
When looking at the Pelicans’ O/U record for the season, they are 30-41. In their last two games, the under has hit, and today’s line is set at 223. This season, their games have averaged 226.1 points per game.
New Orleans is currently 4th in the Western Conference with a record of 44-27, according to the NBA standings. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 26-18 and 9-6 against teams in their division. In non-conference games, they are 18-9.
Game Information
| OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER vs NEW ORLEANS PELICANS |
| Location of the Game: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Date and Time: Tuesday, March 26th 8:00 ET |
| Reason: 2023-2024 NBA Regular Season |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
These are the NBA Computer Picks for tonight’s NBA Schedule game:
| TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| THUNDER | 49-21 | 115 | 232 | SPREAD NO +2.5 |
MONEYLINE NO +105 |
TOTAL OVER 223 |
| PELICANS | 44-27 | 117 | ||||
- AI Picks: New Orleans Pelicans 117 – Oklahoma City Thunder 115
- Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Pelicans +2.5 | ML Pelicans +105 | OVER 223
Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Head-to-Head
The last five times, the Thunder have faced off against the Pelicans on the road, they are above .500 at 4-1. Against the spread, the Pelicans have gone 2-1 the last three times they have faced off against the Thunder as the underdog.
In the last five head to head games between the Thunder and Pelicans, the average combined point total is 211 points per game. The over/under record in these matchups is 1-4.
Thunder vs Pelicans Prediction Odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this NBA Matchup.
Oklahoma City Thunder Game Analysis
So far this season, the Thunder have been one of the best offensive teams in the league, ranking 4th in scoring at 120.3 points per game, according to the NBA team stats. When playing on the road, they are averaging 118.0 points per game.
Oklahoma City has been an efficient shooting team, ranking 3rd in field goal percentage at 49%. They are also 3rd in three-point shooting at 38%. In terms of pace, the Thunder are 10th in the league.
When it comes to assists, the Thunder are 13th in the NBA with an average of 26.8 per game. In terms of free throws, they are 12th in both makes and attempts.
On the season, the Thunder are 12th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 112.9. In their last five games, they have given up 111.8 points per game, which is 15th in the league during that span.
One area where Oklahoma City has excelled this season is in the blocked shots department. They lead the league in that category at 6.6 per game. In terms of steals, they are 2nd in the NBA at 8.4 per contest.
When it comes to field goal percentage allowed, the Thunder are 3rd in the league at 45.7%. However, they have struggled to defend the three-point line this season, ranking 24th in three-pointers made allowed per game at 13.4.
New Orleans Pelicans Game Analysis
At home, the Pelicans are averaging 116.6 points per game, which is 14th in the league. Overall, they are 13th in scoring at 115.7 points per game.
When it comes to pace, New Orleans is 18th in the NBA at 97.5 possessions per game.
In terms of field goal percentage, the Pelicans are 8th in the league at 49%. They are also 10th in true shooting percentage.
So far this season, the Pelicans have been a top-10 defensive team, allowing just 110.4 points per game, which is 8th in the NBA. They have been even better at home, where they are giving up just 110.8 points per contest, which is 9th in the league.
One area where New Orleans has been solid is in steals, as they are 3rd in the NBA at 8.2 steals per game. However, they have been just average at blocking shots, ranking 17th in the league.
In terms of three-point shooting, the Pelicans have allowed opponents to shoot 34.4% from beyond the arc, which is 25th in the NBA. Teams are getting up 38.9 three-point attempts per game against New Orleans, which is 29th in the league.
According to the NBA Injury Report, these players won’t be able for this game, affecting their NBA player stats:
- Brandon Ingram – Knee – Out
- Dyson Daniels – Knee – Out
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