NBA : Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds & Prediction

Game Info: December 7, 2024 7:00PM EST @ Smoothie King Center

The Thunder are riding high on a purple patch that has seen them win four out of their last five games and showcase their healthy form on both sides of the equation. The Pelicans, on the other hand, are yet to find consistency, snapping a losing streak with a narrow win over Phoenix but suffering some severe losses in their previous outings. This game promises to be interesting: Thunder live in a fire-breathing offensive game, while the Pelicans are trying hard to find their footing. Fans are in for a nice showdown at the Smoothie King Center.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Thunder 1.29 , Pelicans 3.74

Spread: Thunder -8 , Pelicans +8

Over/Under: 224.5

Team Recent Performance

Oklahoma City Thunder

On December 6, they conquered Toronto 129-92 as -10.5 favorites, remaining under the total of 227. On December 4, they also passed Utah, scoring 133-106, with a -13.5 line and over the 224.5 mark. Yet, they lost narrowly to Houston 116-119 on December 2 as -1.5 favorites (over 220), only to later win 101-93 at the Lakers on November 30 under -3 (under 229.5) and 105-101 against Golden State on November 28 with a line of -4 (under 225).

New Orleans Pelicans

On December 6, they managed to narrowly beat Phoenix with a score of 126-124 as underdogs of a +1.5 spread while going over on a 224 total. But just before that, they had a streak of four losses: They suffered a defeat from Atlanta 112-124 as +9 underdogs on December 3 (over 231.5). The prior day, New Yorkers humbled them 85-118, giving a 12.5 point deficit (under 224) for every bet placed against the visitors. Memphis made them lose the match on November 30 with a score of 109-120, with Memphis taking advantage of a +11.5 odds which ended under 232. In their last two games, they had a home defeat 93-119 with Toronto on November 28 as slight -1 favorites (under 222).

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The Thunder have shown their superiority over the Pelicans with a 9-1 winning record overall in their last 10. New Orleans have won just a game in the same period, a paltry 1-9. The Thunder are in the top quarter when it comes to spread (ATS) betting success: 8-2 against the number versus the Pelicans; 2-8; and both teams are again evenly matched at hitting the over-under: 3-7. The Thunder averaged over 13 more points than the Pelicans this year -109.2 points to 96.5-and led in half-time scores as well (55.8 vs 48.1). Also, the shooting accuracy is higher for OKC, with a field goal percentage of 47.29% compared to 41.18% for NOP. NOP leads in rebounds, though, at 46.7 against 41.8. From three-point distance, OKC has converted 120 of 342, while NOP has come up behind with 101 of 346. Defensively, the Thunder average 8.8 steals a game, just slightly more than the Pelicans’ 7.0 per game.

Team Injuries

Oklahoma City Thunder

Jaylin Williams (C, hamstring), Chet Holmgren (PF, hip), and Nikola Topic (PG, knee) are all out indefinitely for the Thunder. Ousmane Dieng (SFfinger) has been downgraded to out for the game.

New Orleans Pelicans

Daniel Theis (C, neck) and Karlo Matkovic (PF, back) are listed as questionable. Zion Williamson (PF, hamstring), Jose Alvarado (PG, hamstring), and Jordan Hawkins (SG, back) are out for an indefinite time.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Oklahoma City Thunder will win and cover the spread with the total staying under 224.5.

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