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New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
by Devesh Jaganath in NBA Predictions
The New Orleans Pelicans will host the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA at the Smoothie King Center on Friday night. The hosts are 26-18 and sixth in the Western Conference, while the visitors are 31-13 and currently in second place in the Conference standings.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently in impressive form, having secured victories in eight of their last 10 games. Their momentum continues as they aim for a fifth consecutive win, following a convincing 140-114 road triumph over the Spurs on Wednesday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showcased his prowess by leading the team with 32 points and 10 assists, while Chet Holmgren contributed 17 points along with nine rebounds and four assists. Oklahoma City's offensive strength is evident, ranking as the NBA's third-best team with an average of 121.9 points per game. In contrast, their upcoming opponents, the New Orleans Pelicans, hold the 11th spot in defensive rankings, allowing 112.5 points per game. Defensively, the Thunder are positioned 14th, conceding an average of 113.6 points per game. Olivier Sarr is the sole player on the injury list.
Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans have maintained a solid performance, securing victories in nine of their last 13 games. Looking to sustain their positive momentum, they aim to build on their recent success, notably a convincing 153-124 win against the Jazz on Tuesday. CJ McCollum played a pivotal role in leading the team with 33 points on an efficient 11-of-17 shooting, while Herbert Jones contributed 22 points with an impressive eight-of-nine shooting performance. Offensively, the Pelicans hold the 11th position in the NBA's scoring charts, averaging 117.5 points per game. However, the Pelicans' defensive performance has varied, conceding an average of 112.5 points this season, although they've allowed an elevated average of 119.7 points in their last three games. Heading into the upcoming match, the Pelicans have concerns with Matt Ryan and Dereon Seabron flagged as doubtful.
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The Best Betting Odds for New Orleans Pelicans v Oklahoma City Thunder Match
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2 | 1.83 |
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2.1 | 1.76 |
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2 | 1.83 |
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2.05 | 1.8 |
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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 26/01/2024 of the current NBA season:
- New Orleans Pelicans has a 53.59% chance to pick up the win against Oklahoma City Thunder according to Unibet ⭐ with the odds of 2.1.
- There is a probability of 46.41% ⭐ for Oklahoma City Thunder to win vs New Orleans Pelicans with odds of 2.53 at Vbet.
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New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder's standings in the NBA
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New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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New Orleans Pelicans - Oklahoma City Thunder Key Points
- The Thunder have won 31 of their 44 matches this season
- The Thunder are on a four-match winning streak
- The Thunder are 14-8 on the road this season
- The Thunder have won two of their last three matches against this opponent
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Our New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
There is a case to be made for both teams here, but the Thunder are arguably playing their best basketball of the season at the moment and come into this one looking to notch up their fifth consecutive victory. This is one we will be leaving off our accumulators for the day, but we will be backing the visitors as a standalone wager. Our New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma Thunder prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder +1.5
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
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