New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder Overview
- Date: April 24, 2024
- Venue: Paycom Center
- Spread: New Orleans Pelicans 7.5 (-110), Oklahoma City Thunder -7.5 (-110)
- Total (Over/Under): 210.5
- Moneyline: New Orleans Pelicans 260, Oklahoma City Thunder -310
New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder Win Probabilities
Implied Win %:
- New Orleans Pelicans - 27%
- Oklahoma City Thunder - 73%
Projected Win %:
- New Orleans Pelicans - 25%
- Oklahoma City Thunder - 75%
New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans (50-35) are set to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (58-25) in an exciting Wednesday Night game at 9:30 PM ET. This is Game 2 of their first round playoff series in the Western Conference, with the Thunder holding a 1-0 lead in the series coming into tonight. The game will be played at the Paycom Center, the home arena of the Thunder.
Both teams had three days off prior to this game, which could provide an advantage in of player rest and preparation. The Pelicans will look to capitalize on this extra time to rest and improve their chances of winning. The Thunder, on the other hand, enter the game as a big favorite at home.
According to the current spread, the Thunder are favored by 7.5 points. The Moneyline odds also favor the Thunder, with a -320 line, while the Pelicans have a +270 line. Based on the odds, the Pelicans have an implied win probability of 26%, while the Thunder have an implied win probability of 74%.
The Thunder come into this game riding a six-game winning streak, showcasing their strong form. Meanwhile, the Pelicans have had success on the road, winning 22 of their last 30 away games.
In their previous matchup, the Thunder defeated the Pelicans 94-92, making this game a highly anticipated rematch. One player to keep an eye on is Trey Murphy III, as his Points and Rebounds prop market has been the most popular betting market for this game.
As the Pelicans and Thunder face off, basketball fans and sports bettors alike will be eagerly watching to see which team comes out on top. It's sure to be an exciting game filled with action and potential betting opportunities.
Pick and Prediction: New Orleans Pelicans 106.53 - Oklahoma City Thunder 115.45
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NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
Oklahoma City Thunder
Team Stats Per Game
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
Offense/Defense
| NO | Team Stats Per 100 Poss | OKC |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Games | 82 |
| 40.8 | FG | 37.9 |
| 90.3 | FGA | 86.8 |
| .452 | FG% | .436 |
| 12.1 | 3Pt-FG | 13.4 |
| 34.8 | 3Pt-FGA | 39.3 |
| .347 | 3Pt% | .342 |
| 28.8 | 2Pt-FG | 24.4 |
| 55.5 | 2Pt-FGA | 47.6 |
| .518 | 2Pt% | .513 |
| 16.6 | FT | 18.3 |
| 22.1 | FTA | 23.7 |
| .754 | FT% | .774 |
| 12.2 | ORB | 11.6 |
| 31.7 | DRB | 33.2 |
| 43.8 | TRB | 44.8 |
| 26.0 | AST | 24.6 |
| 8.6 | STL | 6.7 |
| 5.3 | BLK | 4.8 |
| 14.7 | TOV | 17.0 |
| 18.4 | PF | 18.1 |
| 110.4 | PTS | 107.5 |
Defense/Offense
| NO | Team Stats Per 100 Poss | OKC |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Games | 82 |
| 43.9 | FG | 44.6 |
| 91.0 | FGA | 92.6 |
| .483 | FG% | .482 |
| 14.7 | 3Pt-FG | 14.5 |
| 40.3 | 3Pt-FGA | 38.8 |
| .365 | 3Pt% | .374 |
| 29.3 | 2Pt-FG | 30.1 |
| 50.6 | 2Pt-FGA | 53.8 |
| .578 | 2Pt% | .559 |
| 17.3 | FT | 16.7 |
| 22.0 | FTA | 20.4 |
| .786 | FT% | .819 |
| 11.9 | ORB | 10.6 |
| 34.1 | DRB | 34.1 |
| 46.0 | TRB | 44.7 |
| 28.8 | AST | 26.8 |
| 9.1 | STL | 10.3 |
| 5.2 | BLK | 5.7 |
| 14.1 | TOV | 11.7 |
| 18.0 | PF | 19.9 |
| 119.9 | PTS | 120.3 |
Four Factors
Offense/Defense
| NO | Four Factors | OKC |
|---|---|---|
| .519 | eFG% | .513 |
| 12.8 | TOV% | 14.9 |
| 26.3 | RB% | 74.6 |
| .184 | FT/FGA | .211 |
Defense/Offense
| NO | Four Factors | OKC |
|---|---|---|
| .564 | eFG% | .560 |
| 12.3 | TOV% | 10.3 |
| 72.7 | RB% | 24.2 |
| .190 | FT/FGA | .180 |
Analytics
| NO | Analytics | OKC |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Pythag Wins | 68 |
| 62 | Pythag Losses | 14 |
| -9.43 | Margin Of Victory | 12.87 |
| 110.4 | O Rtg | 120.3 |
| 119.9 | D Rtg | 107.5 |
| 99.1 | Pace | 100.0 |
| .244 | FTr | .220 |
| .385 | 3PAr | .419 |
| .552 | TS% | .593 |
Betting Trends
| NO | Betting Trends | OKC |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
| 2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
| 101 | Avg Score | 118 |
| 100.67 | Avg Opp Score | 95 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
| 3-0-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
| 113.67 | Avg Score | 118 |
| 108.67 | Avg Opp Score | 95 |
| NO | Betting Trends | OKC |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 2-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-0-0 |
| 3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-1-0 |
| 105 | Avg Score | 118.6 |
| 107 | Avg Opp Score | 95.8 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 4-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-0-0 |
| 4-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-1-0 |
| 112.8 | Avg Score | 118.6 |
| 106.2 | Avg Opp Score | 95.8 |
| NO | Betting Trends | OKC |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 5-5-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
| 5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-6-0 |
| 110 | Avg Score | 114.4 |
| 109.1 | Avg Opp Score | 107.9 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 8-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 8-2-0 |
| 7-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 5-5-0 |
| 111.5 | Avg Score | 120.3 |
| 103.5 | Avg Opp Score | 106.1 |
