New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
by Devesh Jaganath | in NBA Prediction
The Oklahoma City Thunder will travel to the Smoothie King Center to face the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA on Tuesday night. The hosts are 44-27 and fourth in the Western Conference, while the visitors are 49-21 and second in the Conference standings.
The Oklahoma City Thunder endured one of their most lopsided losses of the season with a 25-point deficit against Milwaukee on Sunday. That defeat marked their largest losing margin since their 35-point loss to the Mavericks on February 10 and consequently pushed them out of the Western Conference lead. Meanwhile, the defending champions, the Denver Nuggets, capitalized on the opportunity, moving half a game ahead of the Thunder. Despite the loss, Josh Giddey showcased an impressive performance, leading the team with 19 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists, while Jalen Williams contributed 18 points. The Thunder currently rank as the league's fourth-highest scoring team, averaging 120.3 points per game, which is 9.9 points more than the 110.4 points allowed by the Pelicans. Defensively, they concede an average of 112.9 points per game, placing them 12th in the league. Lu Dort suffered a head injury during Sunday's game and is a doubt for this match.
The New Orleans Pelicans ended their road trip with a solid 114-101 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. Zion Williamson led the charge with an outstanding performance, notching 36 points, seven rebounds, and six assists on an impressive 13 of 14 shooting, while CJ McCollum contributed 23 points. This marks the third and final matchup between these teams for this season, with each team securing a win on the opponent's home court in previous encounters. The Pelicans are positioned well to secure a playoff berth, currently holding a four-win advantage over the sixth-placed Sacramento Kings. In terms of scoring, the Pelicans rank 13th in the NBA, averaging 115.7 points per game, while the Oklahoma City Thunder are 13th in points allowed per game, conceding 112.9 points on average. Defensively, they perform well, allowing 110.4 points per outing, ranking eighth in the NBA. Unfortunately, Brandon Ingram and Dyson Daniels are ruled out for the upcoming matchup.
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The Best Betting Odds for New Orleans Pelicans v Oklahoma City Thunder Match
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1.95 | 1.87 |
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1.95 | 1.8 |
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1.92 | 1.78 |
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Who will win the New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder Basketball game?
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder game on 3/26/24 of the current NBA season:
- New Orleans Pelicans has a 47.77% chance to pick up the win against Oklahoma City Thunder according to Bet365 ⭐ with the odds of 1.95.
- There is a probability of 52.23% ⭐ for Oklahoma City Thunder to win vs New Orleans Pelicans with odds of 1.87 at Bet365.
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New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder's standings in the NBA
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New Orleans Pelicans against Oklahoma City Thunder : Head to Head (H2H)
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New Orleans Pelicans - Oklahoma City Thunder Key Points
- The away team has won each of the last six games between these two sides
- The Thunder beat this opponent by 24 points in January
- The Thunder are 21-14 on the road this season
- The Thunder are 31-15 against Conference opponents
- The Pelicans will be without Brandon Ingram
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Our New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
The Pelicans are short Brandon Ingram for this match owing to a bone contusion in his knee, while the Thunder have a full roster at their disposal. OKC were playing some of their best basketball of the season before falling to the Bucks last time out and will be determined to bounce back here as they look to keep the pressure on the Conference-leading Nuggets. This should be a close contest, but we’re backing the visitors to return to winning ways in this match. Our New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma Thunder prediction: Oklahoma Thunder to win the match.
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