The New Orleans Pelicans (29-28) and Oklahoma City Thunder (27-28) meet Monday at Paycom Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Thunder odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Pelicans failed to cover the spread as 3-point home underdogs Friday in a 118-107 loss vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers. F Brandon Ingram scored a team-high 25 points as New Orleans’ 3-game win streak came to an end. The Pelicans are 6-2 against the spread (ATS) in their last 8 games vs. teams with a losing record.
The Thunder covered as 2.5-point underdogs Friday with a 138-129 win at the Portland Trail Blazers. G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied his career-high with 44 points for the Thunder, who have won 3 of their last 4 games. Oklahoma City is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games after a win.
This is their 3rd meeting this season. Oklahoma City covered as a 5.5-point road underdog in a 105-101 loss Nov. 28 and New Orleans covered as a 2-point road underdog in a 128-125 overtime win Dec. 23.
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Pelicans at Thunder odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:23 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pelicans +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Thunder -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans +2.5 (-110) | Thunder -2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 236.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Pelicans at Thunder key injuries
Pelicans
- F Dyson Daniels (ankle) out
- CJ McCollum (ankle) questionable
- F Zion Williamson (hamstring) out
Thunder
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Pelicans at Thunder picks and predictions
Prediction
Pelicans 125, Thunder 116
Moneyline
BET PELICANS (+115).
The Pelicans have won 3 of 4 games after a 10-game skid from Jan.16-Feb.2 and should be able to dominate on the boards vs. an Oklahoma City team that is 29th in defensive rebounding. The Thunder had to erase a 9-point 4th-quarter deficit to pull off the upset at Portland and may be due for a letdown after ending the game on a 35-17 run. The market has upgraded Oklahoma City since it is the No. 1 ATS team in the league, but New Orleans has a better chance at winning this game than the line suggests.
Against the spread
PASS.
There is no need to buy the 2.5 points on the Pelicans when New Orleans should win straight up. Bet the moneyline and/or total instead.
Over/Under
BET OVER 235.5 (-110).
The Over is 5-2 in New Orleans’ last 7 games and 15-5 in the Pelicans’ last 20 after failing to cover in their previous contest. The Over has hit in Oklahoma City’s last 4 games and is 6-2 in the Thunder’s last 8 at home.
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