Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Find Out Why We’re Siding With Thunder

NBA Playoffs – First Round West: New Orleans Pelicans (49-33, seventh in the Western Conference) host Oklahoma City Thunder (57-25, first in the Western Conference). Game 4. The Thunder lead the series 3-0.

The Thunder should enjoy a comfortable victory and a wager against the spread could be the best way forward. Back this selection off -4 to cover the line when playing the Pelicans at odds of -115.

7 Triumphs for Thunder in Previous 10 Clashes

The previous meeting between Oklahoma City Thunder and New Orleans Pelicans was on Saturday, with the Thunder landing a 106-85 win at Smoothie King Center.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 24 points for the Thunder, with Josh Giddey and Jalen Williams both getting 21. For the Pelicans, Brandon Ingram recorded 19, CJ McCollum 16 and Herbert Jones 15.

The Thunder have won five on the spin against the Pelicans. They’ve also claimed 7 victories in the past 10 head-to-head encounters.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, Luguentz Dort, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams.

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: CJ McCollum, Herbert Jones, Brandon Ingram, Jonas Valanciunas, Trey Murphy.

Expert NBA Analysis

Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the form guide are important duties ahead of making NBA picks. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can be effective.

Key Thunder vs Pelicans stats:

• The -4 line has been covered by Thunder in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -4 line has been covered by Thunder in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -4 line has been covered by Thunder in 2 consecutive games.
• The +4 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +4 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 2 consecutive games.
• The -4 line has been covered by Thunder in 2 consecutive games against Pelicans.

Get with OKC Thunder with a -4 spread. We really like this wager and are backing the favorites at odds of -115 to enjoy a solid victory in this NBA matchup.

Want bigger odds when it comes to your wager? Never fear, you are able to head to the sportsbooks and move the line until you’re happy with the price.

Thunder -4 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 53.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

Thunder vs Pelicans Prediction

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Player Props

Top Pick: CJ McCollum Under 19.5 Points -123

CJ McCollum (Pelicans) has totaled an average of 13.4 points in the past 5 games. We’re expecting this trend to continue on this latest appearance and you can get Player Points odds of -123.

Current CJ McCollum Lines and Odds

20.5 Points

Over -108

Under -123

5.5 Assists

Over -104

Under -127

4.5 Rebounds

Over -137

Under +104

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Correct Score Prediction

Thunder 109 - 101 Pelicans

The Thunder are capable of landing a victory and we’re going for a correct score line of 109-101 at huge odds. There’s a big return that can be achieved with this wager.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans 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 betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Thunder Made Favorites by the Books

Sportsbooks’ favorites Oklahoma City Thunder are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the -190 about them triumphing means a 66% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. New Orleans Pelicans are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +160.

4.5 is the spread and 208.5 is the total points line. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. The Over 208.5 selection is available to back at -110.

Wagering on the Race to 20 Points allows bettors to back favorites Thunder at -130. On the flip side, the Pelicans are -100 should you think they’ll get to this total first.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Thunder

-190

Pelicans

+160

Point Spread

Thunder -4.5

-110

Pelicans +4.5

-110

Total Points

Under 208.5

-110

Over 208.5

-110

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Score the Most Points

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at -108 to score Over 28.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -123.

Player Points

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)

Over 28.5

-108

Under 28.5

-123

Brandon Ingram (Pelicans)

Over 20.5

-110

Under 20.5

-120

CJ McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 20.5

-108

Under 20.5

-123

Jalen Williams (Thunder)

Over 20.5

-105

Under 20.5

-127

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 15.5

-130

Under 15.5

-102

Chet Holmgren (Thunder)

Over 15.5

-120

Under 15.5

-110

Herbert Jones (Pelicans)

Over 11.5

-127

Under 11.5

-104

Josh Giddey (Thunder)

Over 11.5

-123

Under 11.5

-108

Luguentz Dort (Thunder)

Over 9.5

-100

Under 9.5

-132

Jonas Valanciunas (Pelicans)

Over 8.5

-106

Under 8.5

-123

Larry Nance Jr. (Pelicans)

Over 7.5

-102

Under 7.5

-130

Naji Marshall (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

-154

Under 5.5

+114

Player Assists

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)

Over 5.5

-130

Under 5.5

-102

CJ McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

-104

Under 5.5

-127

Brandon Ingram (Pelicans)

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

+110

Jalen Williams (Thunder)

Over 4.5

-156

Under 4.5

+118

Josh Giddey (Thunder)

Over 3.5

-119

Under 3.5

-111

Chet Holmgren (Thunder)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-106

Player Rebounds

Chet Holmgren (Thunder)

Over 8.5

-137

Under 8.5

+102

Jonas Valanciunas (Pelicans)

Over 7.5

-105

Under 7.5

-125

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-132

Brandon Ingram (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

-128

Under 5.5

-103

Jalen Williams (Thunder)

Over 5.5

+105

Under 5.5

-139

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

-152

Under 5.5

+115

Josh Giddey (Thunder)

Over 5.5

-147

Under 5.5

+110

CJ McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 4.5

-137

Under 4.5

+104

Herbert Jones (Pelicans)

Over 4.5

-106

Under 4.5

-125

Luguentz Dort (Thunder)

Over 3.5

-149

Under 3.5

+114

Naji Marshall (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

+112

Under 3.5

-149

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

3 CJ McCollum

5 Herbert Jones

14 Brandon Ingram

17 Jonas Valanciunas

25 Trey Murphy

Oklahoma City Thunder Confirmed Lineup

2 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

3 Josh Giddey

5 Luguentz Dort

7 Chet Holmgren

8 Jalen Williams

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	64	18	0.78	120.6	109.2	11.4	37-4	27-14	15-2	41-11	7-3	2W
Knicks	50	32	0.61	112.8	108.2	4.6	27-14	23-18	12-5	35-17	6-4	5W
76ers	47	35	0.573	114.6	111.5	3.1	25-16	22-19	8-8	31-21	8-2	8W
Nets	32	50	0.39	110.4	113.3	-2.9	20-21	12-29	5-11	24-28	5-5	2L
Raptors	25	57	0.305	112.4	118.8	-6.4	14-27	11-30	1-15	18-34	2-8	4L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bucks	49	33	0.598	119	116.4	2.6	31-11	18-22	10-7	34-18	3-7	2L
Cavaliers	48	34	0.585	112.6	110.2	2.4	26-15	22-19	11-5	31-21	4-6	1L
Pacers	47	35	0.573	123.3	120.2	3.1	26-15	21-20	11-6	32-20	7-3	1W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	112.3	113.7	-1.4	20-21	19-22	7-9	22-29	5-5	1L
Pistons	14	68	0.171	109.9	119	-9.1	7-33	7-35	2-14	10-41	2-8	1L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	47	35	0.573	110.5	108.4	2.1	29-12	18-23	9-7	32-20	5-5	1W
Heat	46	36	0.561	110.1	108.4	1.7	22-19	24-17	13-3	32-20	7-3	2W
Hawks	36	46	0.439	118.3	120.5	-2.2	21-20	15-26	8-8	22-30	3-7	6L
Hornets	21	61	0.256	106.6	116.8	-10.2	11-30	10-31	6-10	14-38	3-7	1W
Wizards	15	67	0.183	113.7	123	-9.3	7-34	8-33	4-12	11-41	1-9	6L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	57	25	0.695	120.1	112.7	7.4	33-8	24-17	12-4	36-16	7-3	5W
Nuggets	57	25	0.695	114.9	109.6	5.3	33-8	24-17	10-6	33-19	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	56	26	0.683	113	106.5	6.5	30-11	26-15	12-4	37-15	6-4	1L
Jazz	31	51	0.378	115.7	120.5	-4.8	21-20	10-31	5-11	16-36	2-8	1L
Trail Blazers	21	61	0.256	106.4	115.4	-9	11-30	10-31	1-15	8-44	2-8	5L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	51	31	0.622	115.6	112.3	3.3	25-16	26-15	9-7	30-22	6-4	3L
Suns	49	33	0.598	116.2	113.2	3	25-16	24-17	9-9	29-23	7-3	3W
Lakers	47	35	0.573	118	117.4	0.6	28-14	19-21	7-10	27-25	7-3	2W
Kings	46	36	0.561	116.6	114.8	1.8	24-17	22-19	10-7	30-22	4-6	1W
Warriors	46	36	0.561	117.8	115.2	2.6	21-20	25-16	7-9	26-26	8-2	1W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Mavericks	50	32	0.61	117.9	115.6	2.3	25-16	25-16	11-5	31-21	7-3	2L
Pelicans	49	33	0.598	115.1	110.7	4.4	21-19	28-14	9-7	30-22	5-5	1L
Rockets	41	41	0.5	114.3	113.2	1.1	27-14	14-27	9-7	28-24	4-6	2W
Grizzlies	27	55	0.329	105.8	112.8	-7	9-32	18-23	8-8	14-37	3-7	5L
Spurs	22	60	0.268	112.1	118.6	-6.5	12-29	10-31	3-13	14-37	6-4	2W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	64	18	0.78	120.6	109.2	11.4	37-4	27-14	15-2	41-11	7-3	2W
Knicks	50	32	0.61	112.8	108.2	4.6	27-14	23-18	12-5	35-17	6-4	5W
Bucks	49	33	0.598	119	116.4	2.6	31-11	18-22	10-7	34-18	3-7	2L
Cavaliers	48	34	0.585	112.6	110.2	2.4	26-15	22-19	11-5	31-21	4-6	1L
Magic	47	35	0.573	110.5	108.4	2.1	29-12	18-23	9-7	32-20	5-5	1W
Pacers	47	35	0.573	123.3	120.2	3.1	26-15	21-20	11-6	32-20	7-3	1W
76ers	47	35	0.573	114.6	111.5	3.1	25-16	22-19	8-8	31-21	8-2	8W
Heat	46	36	0.561	110.1	108.4	1.7	22-19	24-17	13-3	32-20	7-3	2W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	112.3	113.7	-1.4	20-21	19-22	7-9	22-29	5-5	1L
Hawks	36	46	0.439	118.3	120.5	-2.2	21-20	15-26	8-8	22-30	3-7	6L
Nets	32	50	0.39	110.4	113.3	-2.9	20-21	12-29	5-11	24-28	5-5	2L
Raptors	25	57	0.305	112.4	118.8	-6.4	14-27	11-30	1-15	18-34	2-8	4L
Hornets	21	61	0.256	106.6	116.8	-10.2	11-30	10-31	6-10	14-38	3-7	1W
Wizards	15	67	0.183	113.7	123	-9.3	7-34	8-33	4-12	11-41	1-9	6L
Pistons	14	68	0.171	109.9	119	-9.1	7-33	7-35	2-14	10-41	2-8	1L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	57	25	0.695	120.1	112.7	7.4	33-8	24-17	12-4	36-16	7-3	5W
Nuggets	57	25	0.695	114.9	109.6	5.3	33-8	24-17	10-6	33-19	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	56	26	0.683	113	106.5	6.5	30-11	26-15	12-4	37-15	6-4	1L
Clippers	51	31	0.622	115.6	112.3	3.3	25-16	26-15	9-7	30-22	6-4	3L
Mavericks	50	32	0.61	117.9	115.6	2.3	25-16	25-16	11-5	31-21	7-3	2L
Pelicans	49	33	0.598	115.1	110.7	4.4	21-19	28-14	9-7	30-22	5-5	1L
Suns	49	33	0.598	116.2	113.2	3	25-16	24-17	9-9	29-23	7-3	3W
Lakers	47	35	0.573	118	117.4	0.6	28-14	19-21	7-10	27-25	7-3	2W
Kings	46	36	0.561	116.6	114.8	1.8	24-17	22-19	10-7	30-22	4-6	1W
Warriors	46	36	0.561	117.8	115.2	2.6	21-20	25-16	7-9	26-26	8-2	1W
Rockets	41	41	0.5	114.3	113.2	1.1	27-14	14-27	9-7	28-24	4-6	2W
Jazz	31	51	0.378	115.7	120.5	-4.8	21-20	10-31	5-11	16-36	2-8	1L
Grizzlies	27	55	0.329	105.8	112.8	-7	9-32	18-23	8-8	14-37	3-7	5L
Spurs	22	60	0.268	112.1	118.6	-6.5	12-29	10-31	3-13	14-37	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	21	61	0.256	106.4	115.4	-9	11-30	10-31	1-15	8-44	2-8	5L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	64	18	0.78	120.6	109.2	11.4	37-4	27-14	15-2	41-11	7-3	2W
Thunder	57	25	0.695	120.1	112.7	7.4	33-8	24-17	12-4	36-16	7-3	5W
Nuggets	57	25	0.695	114.9	109.6	5.3	33-8	24-17	10-6	33-19	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	56	26	0.683	113	106.5	6.5	30-11	26-15	12-4	37-15	6-4	1L
Clippers	51	31	0.622	115.6	112.3	3.3	25-16	26-15	9-7	30-22	6-4	3L
Mavericks	50	32	0.61	117.9	115.6	2.3	25-16	25-16	11-5	31-21	7-3	2L
Knicks	50	32	0.61	112.8	108.2	4.6	27-14	23-18	12-5	35-17	6-4	5W
Bucks	49	33	0.598	119	116.4	2.6	31-11	18-22	10-7	34-18	3-7	2L
Suns	49	33	0.598	116.2	113.2	3	25-16	24-17	9-9	29-23	7-3	3W
Pelicans	49	33	0.598	115.1	110.7	4.4	21-19	28-14	9-7	30-22	5-5	1L
Cavaliers	48	34	0.585	112.6	110.2	2.4	26-15	22-19	11-5	31-21	4-6	1L
Pacers	47	35	0.573	123.3	120.2	3.1	26-15	21-20	11-6	32-20	7-3	1W
Lakers	47	35	0.573	118	117.4	0.6	28-14	19-21	7-10	27-25	7-3	2W
76ers	47	35	0.573	114.6	111.5	3.1	25-16	22-19	8-8	31-21	8-2	8W
Magic	47	35	0.573	110.5	108.4	2.1	29-12	18-23	9-7	32-20	5-5	1W
Warriors	46	36	0.561	117.8	115.2	2.6	21-20	25-16	7-9	26-26	8-2	1W
Kings	46	36	0.561	116.6	114.8	1.8	24-17	22-19	10-7	30-22	4-6	1W
Heat	46	36	0.561	110.1	108.4	1.7	22-19	24-17	13-3	32-20	7-3	2W
Rockets	41	41	0.5	114.3	113.2	1.1	27-14	14-27	9-7	28-24	4-6	2W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	112.3	113.7	-1.4	20-21	19-22	7-9	22-29	5-5	1L
Hawks	36	46	0.439	118.3	120.5	-2.2	21-20	15-26	8-8	22-30	3-7	6L
Nets	32	50	0.39	110.4	113.3	-2.9	20-21	12-29	5-11	24-28	5-5	2L
Jazz	31	51	0.378	115.7	120.5	-4.8	21-20	10-31	5-11	16-36	2-8	1L
Grizzlies	27	55	0.329	105.8	112.8	-7	9-32	18-23	8-8	14-37	3-7	5L
Raptors	25	57	0.305	112.4	118.8	-6.4	14-27	11-30	1-15	18-34	2-8	4L
Spurs	22	60	0.268	112.1	118.6	-6.5	12-29	10-31	3-13	14-37	6-4	2W
Hornets	21	61	0.256	106.6	116.8	-10.2	11-30	10-31	6-10	14-38	3-7	1W
Trail Blazers	21	61	0.256	106.4	115.4	-9	11-30	10-31	1-15	8-44	2-8	5L
Wizards	15	67	0.183	113.7	123	-9.3	7-34	8-33	4-12	11-41	1-9	6L
Pistons	14	68	0.171	109.9	119	-9.1	7-33	7-35	2-14	10-41	2-8	1L

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