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2024 NBA Playoff Handicapping OKC Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans
(2-0) OKC Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans (0-2)
Date: Saturday, April 27th
Time: 3:30 PM EST
Venue: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LO
Moneyline NBA Odds: Thunder -110 | Pelicans +100 (Bet Now!)
NBA ATS Betting Odds: Thunder -1.0
Today’s NBA Betting Total (O/U): 209
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The series between the OKC Thunder and New Orleans Pelicans shifts to the Big Easy with the Thunder holding a 2-0 series lead following their 124-92 rout in Game 2.
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, Friday, April 26th Numbers may vary slightly entering games on Saturday, April 27th.
OKC Thunder
After looking snake-bitten in Game 1, the West’s top-ranked Thunder looked much more like themselves in Game 2 as they settled into the series.
The depth and skill set of the Thunder stood out in Game 2 as several players complimented Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (33 points) with all five starters registering double-digit scores including Chet Holmgren who offered 26 points.
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 their second game of the playoffs, OKC ranks fifth offensively (116.0) and tied for second defensively (98.9) with a plus +17.0 net differential ranking second overall.
In terms of the Thunder’s performance against the spread, they are one of the better bets this season with a 47-36-1 record.
Thunder Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- NO injuries reported
New Orleans Pelicans
So far in the series the Pelicans haven’t fully played to their potential despite missing Zion Williamson. Brandon Ingram who struggled through Game 1 and the first half of Game 2 finally found his rhythm as he got aggressive and attacked the rim.
Unfortunately, Trey Murphy III couldn’t replicate his Game 1 effort and while five Pels scored in double-figures no one broke 20 points. Certainly having Zion back would be huge and the star suggested there is a realistic chance that would happen.
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 their second game of the playoffs, the Pelicans rank tied for 15th offensively (98.9) and 12th defensively (116.0) with a minus -17.0 net differential ranking 15th.
New Orleans rode just above the middle with a 45-39-2 record against the spread through 86 contests.
Pelicans Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- Zion Williamson, PF (OUT indefinitely— hamstring)
- Larry Nance Jr., PF (injured in last game/questionable— leg)
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Thunder vs. Pelicans NBA Betting Trends:
- All in all, the Thunder are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City’s last 6 games.
- Also, the Thunder are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games.
- By comparison, the Pelicans are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Orleans’ last 9 games.
- Additionally, the Pelicans are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games against the Thunder
Free OKC Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA Prediction:
Scoring has been problematic for the Pelicans as they’ve struggled with consistency and matching the Thunder’s scoring output. With Ingram seemingly back on track and being at home they’ll have the crowd behind them but the pressure is on as losing isn’t an option.
Also factoring in is the Thunder play well on the road (24-17) with more wins than the Pels had at home (21-19).
With two of the better young coaches in the association, adjustments will be critical but the difference could depend on whether Larry Nance can play as it will limit Willie Green’s options.
Although I picked the Thunder to win the series I like the Pels to take Game 3 and finally break the 100 point threshold.
4* Free OKC Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA Betting Pick: Pelicans +1
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