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Oklahoma City Thunder
4/24/24 21:30
New Orleans Pelicans

Prediction:

 

Oklahoma City -7.5

-110
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 by Will Chace in NBA Picks

The Oklahoma City Thunder drew first blood in their first round series with the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night thanks to a 94-92 win. Superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander proved instrumental in the Thunder’s first playoff victory since before the pandemic. The youngest team to secure a number one seed since seeding began in 1984, Oklahoma City have high hopes of postseason success. Yet they still have 3 more wins to go before they can dispatch New Orleans, who are weakened by an injury to a star of their own. Zion Williamson picked up a knock in their first Play-In Tournament game against the Lakers and diagnosed the big man with a left hamstring strain. His return date remains unknown, but Pelicans fans are hopeful he will be back in time to make an impact in this opening round. Game 2 will be the last chance for New Orleans to earn a road victory before the series shifts to Crescent City.
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Oklahoma City Thunder and New Orleans Pelicans Latest Matches

Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder Latest matches
W W W W W W
Victories

6/6 (100%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

Apr 21, 2024 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
94 :  92
New Orleans Pelicans

Apr 14, 2024 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
135 :  86
Dallas Mavericks

Apr 12, 2024 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
125 :  107
Milwaukee Bucks

Apr 10, 2024 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
127 :  89
San Antonio Spurs

Apr 9, 2024 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
112 :  105
Sacramento Kings

Apr 7, 2024 - NBA

Charlotte Hornets
118 :  121
Oklahoma City Thunder
W W W W W W
Victories

6/6 (100%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

Apr 21, 2024 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
94 :  92
New Orleans Pelicans

Apr 14, 2024 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
135 :  86
Dallas Mavericks

Apr 12, 2024 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
125 :  107
Milwaukee Bucks

Apr 10, 2024 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
127 :  89
San Antonio Spurs

Apr 9, 2024 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
112 :  105
Sacramento Kings

Mar 29, 2024 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
128 :  103
Phoenix Suns
W W L L L W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Apr 7, 2024 - NBA

Charlotte Hornets
118 :  121
Oklahoma City Thunder

Apr 5, 2024 - NBA

Indiana Pacers
126 :  112
Oklahoma City Thunder

Apr 3, 2024 - NBA

Boston Celtics
135 :  100
Oklahoma City Thunder

Apr 2, 2024 - NBA

Philadelphia 76ers
109 :  105
Oklahoma City Thunder

Mar 31, 2024 - NBA

New York Knicks
112 :  113
Oklahoma City Thunder

Mar 26, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
112 :  119
Oklahoma City Thunder
New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans Latest matches
W W L L W L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Apr 21, 2024 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
94 :  92
New Orleans Pelicans

Apr 19, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
105 :  98
Sacramento Kings

Apr 16, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
106 :  110
Los Angeles Lakers

Apr 14, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
108 :  124
Los Angeles Lakers

Apr 12, 2024 - NBA

Golden State Warriors
109 :  114
New Orleans Pelicans

Apr 11, 2024 - NBA

Sacramento Kings
123 :  135
New Orleans Pelicans
L L L L L W
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Apr 19, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
105 :  98
Sacramento Kings

Apr 16, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
106 :  110
Los Angeles Lakers

Apr 14, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
108 :  124
Los Angeles Lakers

Apr 5, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
109 :  111
San Antonio Spurs

Apr 3, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
108 :  117
Orlando Magic

Apr 1, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
111 :  124
Phoenix Suns
W W W W W L
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Apr 21, 2024 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
94 :  92
New Orleans Pelicans

Apr 12, 2024 - NBA

Golden State Warriors
109 :  114
New Orleans Pelicans

Apr 11, 2024 - NBA

Sacramento Kings
123 :  135
New Orleans Pelicans

Apr 9, 2024 - NBA

Portland Trail Blazers
100 :  110
New Orleans Pelicans

Apr 7, 2024 - NBA

Phoenix Suns
105 :  113
New Orleans Pelicans

Mar 24, 2024 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
101 :  114
New Orleans Pelicans

Oklahoma City Thunder against New Orleans Pelicans : Head to Head (H2H)

Oklahoma City Thunder

83 %

New Orleans Pelicans

17 %

Apr 21, 2024 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
94 :  92
New Orleans Pelicans

Mar 26, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
112 :  119
Oklahoma City Thunder

Jan 26, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
83 :  107
Oklahoma City Thunder

Nov 1, 2023 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
106 :  110
New Orleans Pelicans

Apr 12, 2023 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
118 :  123
Oklahoma City Thunder

Mar 11, 2023 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
96 :  110
Oklahoma City Thunder

Players list

Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder
J. Williams C. Holmgren S. Gilgeous-Alexander

J. Giddey

L. Dort

New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans
J. Valanciunas

C. McCollum

T. Murphy III

B. Ingram

H. Jones

Substitutes

Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder
B. Biyombo K. Williams M. Muscala

I. Joe

A. Wiggins

L. Waters III

C. Wallace

J. Williams

O. Dieng

G. Hayward

New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans
J. Robinson-Earl C. Zeller L. Nance Jr.

J. Hawkins

D. Daniels

J. Alvarado

E. Liddell

N. Marshall

M. Ryan

Oklahoma City Thunder - New Orleans Pelicans Key Points

  1. Oklahoma City are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games
  2. New Orleans are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games vs Oklahoma City
  3. Oklahoma City have won their last 5 home games
  4. New Orleans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games played on a Wednesday
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Our Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

While Oklahoma City were firmly in the driver’s seat for the majority of Sunday’s game, they were never able to fully separate themselves. Now in a rematch in Oklahoma City and having witnessed the Pelicans’ game plan without Zion Williamson first-hand, best believe the Thunder will be prepared to take control of the reins. We expect Oklahoma City to not only win again but cover comfortably this time around. Our New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder prediction: Oklahoma City -7.5 (-110) at Caesars Sportsbook.

Prediction:

 

Oklahoma City -7.5

-110
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