The Oklahoma City Thunder will hit the road to face the New Orleans Pelicans in a National Basketball Association matchup scheduled for Tuesday. With a season record of 49-21, the Thunder currently holds the second-best record in the Western Conference, despite coming off a challenging loss to the Bucks on Sunday. They hold a 7-3 record in their last 10 games. Advance to read more of Thunder vs Pelicans best bets.
Thunder vs Pelicans Picks
Our final bet for this game is the New Orleans Pelicans +2.5 over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday.
- Pick: New Orleans Pelicans +2.5
On the other hand, the New Orleans Pelicans entered the game with a record of 44-27 for the season, having picked up back-to-back wins and showing off an impressive 8-2 record in their last 10 NBA games. The Pelicans sit fifth in the Western Conference standings as the game tips off.
Let’s get to more about both teams’ scores and odds and our Thunder vs Pelicans best bets:
Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Information
Before our Thunder vs Pelicans best bets, some information on one of the NBA games today:
Oklahoma City Thunder (49-21) vs New Orleans Pelicans (44-27)
Location of the game: Smoothie King Center; New Orleans, LA
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 26th, 2024; 7:00pm CST
Where to Watch: BSOK
Recent Scores for Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans
Oklahoma City Thunder Last 5:
- Thursday, March 14th, 2024: 126-119 win over Dallas Mavericks
- Saturday, March 16th, 2024: 118-112 win at Memphis Grizzlies
- Wednesday, March 20th, 2024: 119-107 win over Utah Jazz
- Friday, March 22nd, 2024: 123-103 win at Toronto Raptors
- Sunday, March 24th, 2024: 118-93 loss at Milwaukee Bucks
New Orleans Pelicans Last 5:
- Saturday, March 16th 2024: 126-107 win over Portland Trail Blazers
- Tuesday, March 19th, 2024: 104-91 win at Brooklyn Nets
- Thursday, March 21st, 2024: 121-106 loss at Orlando Magic
- Friday, March 22nd, 2024: 111-88 win at Miami Heat
- Sunday, March 24th, 2024: 114-101 win at Detroit Pistons
Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Analysis
SGA Leads the OKC Young Squad
Star point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been a great performer for the Thunder this season, appearing in 69 out of 70 games and showing off as a potential candidate for the Most Valuable Player award. He averages over 30 points per game along with 6.3 assists, although he tallied just 12 points in the recent loss to the Bucks, well below his season average.
Contributing to the Thunder’s strength is Jalen Williams, who notched 18 points in the game against the Bucks and maintains an average of just over 19 points per game for the season.
The Thunder’s offensive firepower is shown as they score an average of 120.3 points per game, ranking 4th in the league, and shooting nearly 50% from the field, placing them third in shooting efficiency.
Looking ahead, the Thunder will return home to face the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, followed by a matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Friday, before finishing the month with a road game against the New York Knicks on March 31st.
Will the Pelicans Sink or Swim?
Meanwhile, the Pelicans will be without Brandon Ingram, their second-leading scorer, who sustained a knee injury in a recent game against Orlando and will be sidelined for a period. Ingram was averaging 20.9 points per game, leaving Zion Williamson as the primary scoring option for New Orleans, with an average of 22.6 points per NBA player stats.
Despite a recent poor performance in Miami, Williamson bounced back with an impressive showing against Detroit, tallying 36 points and 7 rebounds in the victory. Additionally, CJ McCollum contributed 23 points to secure the win for the Pelicans.
Looking to maintain their momentum, the Pelicans face a challenging NBA schedule ahead with matchups against tough opponents such as the Bucks, Celtics, Suns, Magic, and Spurs before hitting the road again on April 7th in Phoenix.
Odds Breakdown for Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans
With the Thunder tips, and Pelicans betting guide, it is time for our NBA Picks for this game. Here are the updated NBA Odds today:
- Spread: Oklahoma City Thunder -2.5, New Orleans Pelicans +2.5
- Total: 228.5
- Moneyline: Oklahoma City Thunder -125, New Orleans Pelicans +105
Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick and Prediction
We like the way the Pelicans are playing right now. They seem to have a bunch of confidence heading into this game. We like Zion and company to go on the road and win this game. Big win for the Pelicans, and a tough loss for the Thunder and their top-seed chances. In the end, our final bet for this game is the New Orleans Pelicans +2.5 over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday.
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