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  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings
  12. Live Stream

NBA Betting Preview: Pelicans vs Thunder

The New Orleans Pelicans go up against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center, with tip-off scheduled for 15:30 on Sunday, November 2. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the official starting lineups.

Thunder Could Enjoy a Big Victory

The Thunder can enjoy a huge win and we’re heading to the spread. Back the big favorites off -12 to cover the line against the Pelicans at -110.

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Thunder on a Hot Streak Against Pelicans

New Orleans Pelicans have been defeated in their previous five games. On the road, they recently suffered a 126-124 loss against LA Clippers at Intuit Dome. Jordan Poole dropped 30 points, as Zion Williamson finished with 29 and Trey Murphy 17.

Oklahoma City Thunder won their last game 127-108, making it six victories on the bounce. This was a home win at Paycom Center against Washington Wizards. Offensively, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way, scoring 31, while Isaiah Joe added 20 and Ajay Mitchell 20.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Thunder who came out on top when they last played the Pelicans. At Smoothie King Center, a 115-100 win was recorded. The Thunder have a 100% win record when it comes to the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics Thunder 6 0 1 119.7 110.3 9.4 3-0 3-0 0-0 3-0 6-0 6W
Celtics Pelicans 0 5 0 108 123.6 -15.6 0-2 0-3 0-2 0-4 0-5 5L
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New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have lost all of their past 10 games. They are averaging 107.6 points, 43.8 rebounds, 24.0 assists, 7.8 steals and 3.2 blocks while shooting 42.3% from the field and 75.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 125.2 points and 49.1 rebounds per contest.

Jordan Poole is averaging 9.7 points and 1.7 (38.6%) 3-pointers made. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl averages 4.8 rebounds and Elfrid Payton 5.1 assists.

Oklahoma City Thunder – Last 10 Games

The Thunder have won 9 and lost 1 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 114.3 points, 46.4 rebounds, 21.2 assists, 10.7 steals and 5.9 blocks per game while shooting 44.5% from the field and 83.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 107.4 points and 45.7 rebounds.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.1 points and 5.8 assists, while Isaiah Hartenstein has an average of 9.4 rebounds and Aaron Wiggins 1.8 (34.0%) 3-pointers made.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Picks

This expert New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

Thunder should enjoy a big win in this NBA contest and that’s why we’re taking the -12 about them on the spread. We expect the big favorites to cover the line at -110.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key NBA stats to help shape our basketball predictions and guide the final call.

Key Pelicans vs Thunder stats:

  • The -12 line has been covered by Thunder in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The -12 line has been covered by Thunder in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -12 line has been covered by Thunder in 2 consecutive games against Pelicans.

Thunder -12 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jordan Poole Over 15.5 Points -116 BetMGM logo

Jordan Poole (Pelicans) has averaged 19.4 points in the past 5 games. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the line looks attractive, with -116 available that it’s covered.

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Aaron Wiggins (Thunder) has totaled Over 2.5 assists in 3 straight games. There’s an opportunity to enjoy a Player Assists bet which is priced at +124 that he is able to cover the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Thunder -13
Totals Under 228.5
Player Points Jordan Poole Over 15.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans Pelicans logo 105 - 120 Thunder logo Thunder

There are lots of different ways to back the Thunder on the correct score betting and something like 120-105 in their favor might be along the right lines at massive odds.

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 above betting predictions.

Books Running Scared of Thunder Win

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Oklahoma City Thunder are red-hot -714 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 88% chance of winning this NBA game. At +500, New Orleans Pelicans are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is calculated to be 13, while total points comes in at 228.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. If you fancy Under 228.5, then the odds are -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Get Most Points

In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is available at -114 to rack up Over 31.5 points. If you want to go Under, then the same odds are available.

Player Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 31.5
-114
Under 31.5
-114
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 20.5
-116
Under 20.5
-111
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 17.5
-102
Under 17.5
-127
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Aaron Wiggins (Thunder)
Over 15.5
-120
Under 15.5
-108
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Player Assists
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 6.5
-135
Under 6.5
+105
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 4.5
+112
Under 4.5
-145
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Jeremiah Fears (Pelicans)
Over 4.5
-118
Under 4.5
-110
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Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)
Over 3.5
+124
Under 3.5
-161
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Player Rebounds
Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)
Over 10.5
-123
Under 10.5
-105
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Yves Missi (Pelicans)
Over 7.5
+112
Under 7.5
-145
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 6.5
+112
Under 6.5
-145
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Jaylin Williams (Thunder)
Over 6.5
+110
Under 6.5
-143
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Thunder Building a Fortress at Home

The Thunder have reeled off six straight victories at Paycom Center. They are 9-1 in their last 10 home games, putting up 117.10 points per contest and giving up 103.60.

The Pelicans have been on the losing end in nine straight road games. They have one win and nine losses in the last 10 road games, putting up 110.70 points per matchup and giving up 125.40.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O230.5 U230.5
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Home Stats 9-1 220.70 117.10 103.60 2 8
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Away Stats 1-9 236.10 110.70 125.40 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O230.5 = Games Over 230.5 Points
  • U230.5 = Games Under 230.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Stats
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Stats
Moneyline
  • 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game

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New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Trey Murphy 5 35.28 68 19 13.6 3.8 2.0 6.8 - 1.2
Jordan Poole 5 32.28 97 15 19.4 3.0 3.4 1.8 0.4 0.2
Zion Williamson 4 32.33 92 17 23.0 4.3 - 6.3 0.3 2.3

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 6 36.93 205 34 34.2 5.7 1.7 5.7 1.3 1.2
Luguentz Dort 6 34.68 44 11 7.3 1.8 1.0 5.3 - 1.2
Chet Holmgren 4 34.2 92 7 23.0 1.8 2.5 10.3 1.3 1.3

Injuries & Suspensions

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Dejounte Murray
Injured
Kevon Looney
Injured

Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Thomas Sorber
Injured
Jalen Williams
Injured
Nikola Topic
Injured
Chet Holmgren
Injured
Kenrich Williams
Injured

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

31 Oct NBA
Pelicans 124-126 Clippers
29 Oct NBA
Pelicans 88-122 Nuggets
27 Oct NBA
Celtics 122-90 Pelicans
24 Oct NBA
Spurs 120-116 Pelicans
22 Oct NBA
Pelicans 122-128 Grizzlies
13 Apr NBA
Thunder 115-100 Pelicans
11 Apr NBA
Heat 153-104 Pelicans
10 Apr NBA
Pelicans 111-136 Bucks
08 Apr NBA
Pelicans 114-119 Nets
06 Apr NBA
Bucks 111-107 Pelicans

Previous Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

30 Oct NBA
Wizards 108-127 Thunder
28 Oct NBA
Kings 101-107 Thunder
27 Oct NBA
Thunder 101-94 Mavericks
25 Oct NBA
Thunder 117-100 Hawks
23 Oct NBA
Thunder 141-135 Pacers
21 Oct NBA
Rockets 124-125 Thunder
22 Jun NBA Playoffs
Pacers 91-103 Thunder
19 Jun NBA Playoffs
Thunder 91-108 Pacers
16 Jun NBA Playoffs
Pacers 109-120 Thunder
13 Jun NBA Playoffs
Thunder 111-104 Pacers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
76ers 4 1 0.8 125 120.8 4.2 2-1 2-0 1-1 4-1 4-1 1L
Celtics 3 4 0.429 111.6 110.3 1.3 1-2 2-2 1-2 2-3 3-4 1L
Knicks 2 3 0.4 113.4 115.4 -2 2-0 0-3 1-0 2-3 2-3 3L
Raptors 2 4 0.333 119.8 123.3 -3.5 0-2 2-2 0-0 2-1 2-4 1W
Nets 0 5 0 113.8 127.8 -14 0-2 0-3 0-0 0-3 0-5 5L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls 5 0 1 122.8 114 8.8 4-0 1-0 1-0 4-0 5-0 5W
Bucks 4 2 0.667 123.7 118.3 5.4 3-1 1-1 0-1 3-1 4-2 1L
Pistons 4 2 0.667 116.2 113.5 2.7 3-1 1-1 0-2 2-2 4-2 2W
Cavaliers 3 3 0.5 113.7 114.7 -1 1-1 2-2 2-0 3-3 3-3 2L
Pacers 1 5 0.167 112.5 121.2 -8.7 1-2 0-3 0-0 0-1 1-5 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 3 2 0.6 125.4 114 11.4 2-0 1-2 1-1 2-1 3-2 1L
Hawks 3 3 0.5 116.2 118.3 -2.1 0-2 3-1 1-0 3-2 3-3 2W
Magic 3 4 0.429 116.9 116.3 0.6 1-2 2-2 3-1 3-4 3-4 2W
Hornets 2 4 0.333 120.8 124 -3.2 1-2 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-4 3L
Wizards 1 5 0.167 114.3 128.3 -14 0-3 1-2 0-2 0-4 1-5 4L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 6 0 1 119.7 110.3 9.4 3-0 3-0 0-0 3-0 6-0 6W
Trail Blazers 4 2 0.667 121.2 116.7 4.5 2-1 2-1 2-1 4-2 4-2 3W
Nuggets 3 2 0.6 124 111.8 12.2 2-0 1-2 1-1 3-2 3-2 1L
Timberwolves 3 3 0.5 115.5 116.7 -1.2 1-2 2-1 1-1 1-3 3-3 1W
Jazz 2 3 0.4 120.2 120.2 0 2-1 0-2 0-1 2-3 2-3 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 4 2 0.667 117.5 116.3 1.2 1-2 3-0 1-1 4-2 4-2 2W
Clippers 3 2 0.6 111.2 112 -0.8 3-0 0-2 1-1 3-2 3-2 1W
Warriors 4 3 0.571 117.6 115.7 1.9 3-0 1-3 2-0 4-1 4-3 2L
Kings 2 4 0.333 115 119.5 -4.5 1-1 1-3 0-2 1-3 2-4 1W
Suns 2 4 0.333 116.3 121 -4.7 2-1 0-3 1-1 2-4 2-4 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 5 0 1 118.2 103.8 14.4 3-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 5-0 5W
Grizzlies 3 3 0.5 119 122 -3 2-2 1-1 1-0 2-2 3-3 1L
Rockets 3 2 0.6 127.8 114.2 13.6 1-1 2-1 0-0 0-1 3-2 3W
Mavericks 2 4 0.333 108.2 116.5 -8.3 2-3 0-1 0-1 0-2 2-4 1L
Pelicans 0 5 0 108 123.6 -15.6 0-2 0-3 0-2 0-4 0-5 5L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls 5 0 1 122.8 114 8.8 4-0 1-0 1-0 4-0 5-0 5W
76ers 4 1 0.8 125 120.8 4.2 2-1 2-0 1-1 4-1 4-1 1L
Bucks 4 2 0.667 123.7 118.3 5.4 3-1 1-1 0-1 3-1 4-2 1L
Pistons 4 2 0.667 116.2 113.5 2.7 3-1 1-1 0-2 2-2 4-2 2W
Heat 3 2 0.6 125.4 114 11.4 2-0 1-2 1-1 2-1 3-2 1L
Celtics 3 4 0.429 111.6 110.3 1.3 1-2 2-2 1-2 2-3 3-4 1L
Cavaliers 3 3 0.5 113.7 114.7 -1 1-1 2-2 2-0 3-3 3-3 2L
Hawks 3 3 0.5 116.2 118.3 -2.1 0-2 3-1 1-0 3-2 3-3 2W
Magic 3 4 0.429 116.9 116.3 0.6 1-2 2-2 3-1 3-4 3-4 2W
Knicks 2 3 0.4 113.4 115.4 -2 2-0 0-3 1-0 2-3 2-3 3L
Hornets 2 4 0.333 120.8 124 -3.2 1-2 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-4 3L
Raptors 2 4 0.333 119.8 123.3 -3.5 0-2 2-2 0-0 2-1 2-4 1W
Pacers 1 5 0.167 112.5 121.2 -8.7 1-2 0-3 0-0 0-1 1-5 1W
Wizards 1 5 0.167 114.3 128.3 -14 0-3 1-2 0-2 0-4 1-5 4L
Nets 0 5 0 113.8 127.8 -14 0-2 0-3 0-0 0-3 0-5 5L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 6 0 1 119.7 110.3 9.4 3-0 3-0 0-0 3-0 6-0 6W
Spurs 5 0 1 118.2 103.8 14.4 3-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 5-0 5W
Trail Blazers 4 2 0.667 121.2 116.7 4.5 2-1 2-1 2-1 4-2 4-2 3W
Nuggets 3 2 0.6 124 111.8 12.2 2-0 1-2 1-1 3-2 3-2 1L
Lakers 4 2 0.667 117.5 116.3 1.2 1-2 3-0 1-1 4-2 4-2 2W
Clippers 3 2 0.6 111.2 112 -0.8 3-0 0-2 1-1 3-2 3-2 1W
Rockets 3 2 0.6 127.8 114.2 13.6 1-1 2-1 0-0 0-1 3-2 3W
Warriors 4 3 0.571 117.6 115.7 1.9 3-0 1-3 2-0 4-1 4-3 2L
Grizzlies 3 3 0.5 119 122 -3 2-2 1-1 1-0 2-2 3-3 1L
Timberwolves 3 3 0.5 115.5 116.7 -1.2 1-2 2-1 1-1 1-3 3-3 1W
Jazz 2 3 0.4 120.2 120.2 0 2-1 0-2 0-1 2-3 2-3 2L
Suns 2 4 0.333 116.3 121 -4.7 2-1 0-3 1-1 2-4 2-4 1W
Kings 2 4 0.333 115 119.5 -4.5 1-1 1-3 0-2 1-3 2-4 1W
Mavericks 2 4 0.333 108.2 116.5 -8.3 2-3 0-1 0-1 0-2 2-4 1L
Pelicans 0 5 0 108 123.6 -15.6 0-2 0-3 0-2 0-4 0-5 5L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls 5 0 1 122.8 114 8.8 4-0 1-0 1-0 4-0 5-0 5W
Thunder 6 0 1 119.7 110.3 9.4 3-0 3-0 0-0 3-0 6-0 6W
Spurs 5 0 1 118.2 103.8 14.4 3-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 5-0 5W
76ers 4 1 0.8 125 120.8 4.2 2-1 2-0 1-1 4-1 4-1 1L
Pistons 4 2 0.667 116.2 113.5 2.7 3-1 1-1 0-2 2-2 4-2 2W
Lakers 4 2 0.667 117.5 116.3 1.2 1-2 3-0 1-1 4-2 4-2 2W
Bucks 4 2 0.667 123.7 118.3 5.4 3-1 1-1 0-1 3-1 4-2 1L
Trail Blazers 4 2 0.667 121.2 116.7 4.5 2-1 2-1 2-1 4-2 4-2 3W
Nuggets 3 2 0.6 124 111.8 12.2 2-0 1-2 1-1 3-2 3-2 1L
Rockets 3 2 0.6 127.8 114.2 13.6 1-1 2-1 0-0 0-1 3-2 3W
Clippers 3 2 0.6 111.2 112 -0.8 3-0 0-2 1-1 3-2 3-2 1W
Heat 3 2 0.6 125.4 114 11.4 2-0 1-2 1-1 2-1 3-2 1L
Warriors 4 3 0.571 117.6 115.7 1.9 3-0 1-3 2-0 4-1 4-3 2L
Hawks 3 3 0.5 116.2 118.3 -2.1 0-2 3-1 1-0 3-2 3-3 2W
Cavaliers 3 3 0.5 113.7 114.7 -1 1-1 2-2 2-0 3-3 3-3 2L
Grizzlies 3 3 0.5 119 122 -3 2-2 1-1 1-0 2-2 3-3 1L
Timberwolves 3 3 0.5 115.5 116.7 -1.2 1-2 2-1 1-1 1-3 3-3 1W
Celtics 3 4 0.429 111.6 110.3 1.3 1-2 2-2 1-2 2-3 3-4 1L
Magic 3 4 0.429 116.9 116.3 0.6 1-2 2-2 3-1 3-4 3-4 2W
Knicks 2 3 0.4 113.4 115.4 -2 2-0 0-3 1-0 2-3 2-3 3L
Jazz 2 3 0.4 120.2 120.2 0 2-1 0-2 0-1 2-3 2-3 2L
Hornets 2 4 0.333 120.8 124 -3.2 1-2 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-4 3L
Mavericks 2 4 0.333 108.2 116.5 -8.3 2-3 0-1 0-1 0-2 2-4 1L
Suns 2 4 0.333 116.3 121 -4.7 2-1 0-3 1-1 2-4 2-4 1W
Kings 2 4 0.333 115 119.5 -4.5 1-1 1-3 0-2 1-3 2-4 1W
Raptors 2 4 0.333 119.8 123.3 -3.5 0-2 2-2 0-0 2-1 2-4 1W
Pacers 1 5 0.167 112.5 121.2 -8.7 1-2 0-3 0-0 0-1 1-5 1W
Wizards 1 5 0.167 114.3 128.3 -14 0-3 1-2 0-2 0-4 1-5 4L
Nets 0 5 0 113.8 127.8 -14 0-2 0-3 0-0 0-3 0-5 5L
Pelicans 0 5 0 108 123.6 -15.6 0-2 0-3 0-2 0-4 0-5 5L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak