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2024 NBA Playoff Handicapping New Orleans Pelicans vs. OKC Thunder
(0-1) New Orleans Pelicans vs. OKC Thunder (1-0)
Date: Wednesday, April 24th
Time: 9:30 PM ET
Venue: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
Moneyline NBA Odds: Pelicans +270 | Thunder -320 (Bet Now!)
NBA ATS Betting Odds: Thunder -7.5
Today’s NBA Betting Total (O/U): 211.5
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The first-round playoff series between the eighth-seeded New Orleans Pelicans and the West’s top-seeded OKC Thunder continues on Wednesday. OKC took the early series lead via a 94-92 battle in Game 1.
Season Series
The Pelicans won three of the four matches between the Western Conference rivals last season but the Thunder reversed the fortune this season taking two of the three contests. Oklahoma City holds the all-time record between the squads with 42 victories in 74 matches.
This is the first time in franchise history these clubs will face each other in the postseason.
*Editor’s Note: Statistics and rankings are current as of this writing, on Tuesday, April 23rd. Numbers may vary slightly entering games on Wednesday, April 24th.
New Orleans Pelicans
The focus was on Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum entering Game 1 but the Pelican who stepped into the spotlight was Trey Murphy III. Since returning from his knee injury Murphy expanded his game to become a bonafide 3 & D player.
He led the Pels in Game 1 with 21 points, four rebounds, two assists, a steal, and three blocks. Willie Green will need to seriously consider adding him to the starting rotation on a permanent basis next season.
Pelicans Stats
The Pelicans rank 11th offensively (116.5), and sixth defensively (111.9) while posting a plus +4.6 net differential that also ranks sixth overall.
Through the first game of the playoffs, they rank 15th offensively (97.9), and fifth defensively (100.0) with a minus -2.1 net differential ranking ninth.
New Orleans rode just above the middle with a 45-38-2 record against the spread through 85 contests.
Pelicans Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- Zion Williamson, PF (OUT indefinitely— hamstring)
OKC Thunder
In Game 1, Herb Jones was tasked with shadowing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander which impacted the MVP candidate as he shot a lower efficiency than normal (11 of 24) scoring 28 points.
While he had to work harder for his shots he showcased why he’s in the discussion for MVP in clutch time when he took over the game scoring to tie the game and then gave the Thunder a lead they wouldn’t relinquish.
Thunder Stats
The Thunder ranks third on offense (118.3), and fourth on defense (111.0) while they offer a plus +7.3 net differential registering second overall.
Through the first game of the playoffs, they rank 12th offensively (100.0), and second defensively (97.9) with a plus +2.1 net differential ranking eighth.
In terms of the Thunder’s performance against the spread, they are one of the better bets this season with a 46-36-1 record.
Thunder Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- NO injuries reported
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Nuggets vs. Thunder NBA Betting Trends:
- All in all, the Pelicans are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans’ last 5 games.
- Also, the Pelicans are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games against Oklahoma City.
- By comparison, the Thunder are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City’s last 5 games.
- Additionally, Oklahoma City is 6-0 SU in their last 6 games.
Free New Orleans Pelicans vs. OKC Thunder NBA Prediction:
Critics suggested OKC would be an easy first-round out given they are the youngest and most inexperienced club in the playoffs. Those nerves were on display in Game 1 but SGA calmly took over in clutch time.
Both teams finished top six defensively which was on display in Game 1 with Herb Jones and Lu Dort demonstrating why they should make All-Defensive teams.
OKC rookies Cason Wallace and Chet Holmgren also both made huge defensive plays in the closing minute to help secure the victory.
It was a missed opportunity by the Pelicans while the Thunder got a taste of what the postseason requires and for that reason, I’m betting on them being more relaxed as they take a 2-0 series lead back to New Orleans.
4* Free New Orleans Pelicans vs. OKC Thunder NBA Betting Pick: Pelicans +7.5
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NBA Tweet Of The Day
No one gets loud like OKC.
See you in 24 hours, Loud City 🗣 pic.twitter.com/0SFvLDwgU2
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) April 24, 2024
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