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New Orleans Pelicans at Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s New Orleans Pelicans at Oklahoma City Thunder odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder meet in Game 2 of a best-of-7 Western Conference, 1st-round series Wednesday. The Thunder lead the series 1-0. Tip-off from Paycom Center is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Thunder odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The 8th-seeded Pelicans covered as 8.5-point underdogs in Game 1, but the host Thunder came away with the 94-92 victory Sunday as the Under (216.5) hit.

G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 28 points for the top-seeded Thunder, who snapped a 4-game against-the-spread (ATS) winning streak. Gilgeous-Alexander scored the go-ahead bucket with 32 seconds remaining, handing New Orleans its 3rd loss in its last 4 games.

Oklahoma City is 3-0 straight up and 2-1 ATS vs. New Orleans in the last 3 head-to-head meetings, and the Under has hit in 6 of the last 9.

Pelicans at Thunder odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:47 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pelicans +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Thunder -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread: Pelicans +7.5 (-110) | Thunder -7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 211.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Pelicans at Thunder key injuries

Pelicans

F Zion Williamson (hamstring) out

Thunder

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Pelicans at Thunder picks and predictions

Prediction

Thunder 106, Pelicans 103

Moneyline

The Thunder (-350) are 34-8 at Paycom Center this season after Sunday’s win, good for the 3rd-best home record in the NBA. The Pelicans, even if they have a lead, will most likely struggle to close this game out without their leading scorer in Williamson (22.9 points per game).

However, it’s a losing proposition long term to bet -350 favorites in the NBA.

PASS. Bet the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

The Thunder are among the weaker No. 1 seeds in recent memory, due to their lack of playoff experience. Typically, the No. 1 seed in the better conference wouldn’t be +1400 at BetMGM Sportsbook to win the NBA Finals. The Thunder avoided the upset in Game 1, but they haven’t been downgraded enough for their performance.

The Pelicans have veterans like G CJ McCollum and C Jonas Valanciunas, who have made postseason runs with the Portland Trail Blazers and Toronto Raptors, respectively. Give me the veterans catching 7.5 points against the youngest No. 1 seed in NBA history — the average age on the Thunder is 23.4 years old.

BET PELICANS +7.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Under has been cashing regularly in Pelicans-Thunder matchups, and Game 1 was no exception. These teams play each other tight, and without Williamson on the floor, I expect Game 2 to unfold in a similar fashion to Sunday night’s low-scoring affair.

BET UNDER 211.5 (-110).

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New Orleans Pelicans at Oklahoma City Thunder Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New Orleans Pelicans at Oklahoma City Thunder odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder meet in Game 1 of a best-of-7 Western Conference 1st-round series Sunday. Tip from Paycom Center is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Thunder odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Thunder lead 2-1

New Orleans snapped a 2-game losing streak with a 105-98 win over the Sacramento Kings in a Western Conference play-in game Friday while covering as a 1.5-point home favorite. F Brandon Ingram scored a team-high 24 points, while C Jonas Valanciunas (19 points and 12 rebounds) had a double-double. The Pelicans shot 51.8% from the field in the win.

The Thunder ended their regular season on a 5-game winning streak after knocking off the Dallas Mavericks 135-86 Sunday and covering as 19.5-point favorites. G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a team-high 15 points, and 7 Thunder players scored in double figures. Oklahoma City shot 55.7% from the field in the win.

Pelicans at Thunder odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:54 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pelicans +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Thunder -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans +8.5 (-115) | Thunder -8.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 215.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Pelicans at Thunder key injuries

Pelicans

F Zion Williamson (hamstring) out

Thunder

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Pelicans at Thunder picks and predictions

Prediction

Thunder 114, Pelicans 102

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on the Thunder (-350), who are 33-8 at home this season.

Against the spread

BET THUNDER -8.5 (-105).

The Pelicans are without Williamson, who leads the team with 22.9 points per game.

They face a Thunder squad that has covered in 4 games in a row, including 3 straight as favorites of 14 or more points. OKC has covered in its last 5 games at home and scored 125 or more in each of its last 3.

Over/Under

BET OVER 215.5 (-110).

The Pelicans are 5-4-1 O/U in their last 10 games. They have scored 106 or more points in 9 of their last 10 games and 110 or more in 4 of their last 7.

The Thunder have hit the Over in 6 of their last 10 games and scored 121 or more points in 4 of their last 5. They have scored 112 or more points in 8 of their last 10 games.

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NBA Play-In Tournament: Los Angeles Lakers at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Los Angeles Lakers at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New Orleans Pelicans welcome the Los Angeles Lakers to Smoothie King Center Tuesday. Tip-off for this Play-In Tournament battle is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Lakers vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Lakers won 3-1

The Pelicans (49-33) finished 7th in the Western Conference, 2 games ahead of the 8th-place Lakers (47-35). The winner will claim the 7th seed in the playoffs, while the loser will host the 9-10 play-in game winner — Golden State or Sacramento — Friday in a one-game showdown for the No. 8 seed.

Not only did the Pelicans go 1-3 vs. the Lakers in the regular season, they went 1-3 against the spread (ATS), too. However, they won 4 of their last 5 games, but they did get upset by the visiting Lakers 124-108 Sunday as 1.5-point home favorites. New Orleans is 43-37-2 ATS on the season and 20-20 ATS at home, per Covers.com.

The Lakers, who won the In-Season Tournament, have won 6 of their last 8 games, including Sunday’s victory in NOLA, but they were just 4-4 ATS in the span. Los Angeles finished the season 38-44 ATS and 18-22 ATS on the road.

Lakers at Pelicans odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:28 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lakers -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | Pelicans -104 (bet $104 to win $100)
Against the spread: Lakers -1 (-108) | Pelicans +1 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Lakers at Pelicans key injuries

Lakers

F Anthony Davis (back) questionable
F LeBron James (ankle) probable

Pelicans

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Lakers at Pelicans picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 118, Pelicans 112

Moneyline

BET LAKERS (-112).

Simply put, the Lakers have had the Pelicans number recently. Along with the 3-1 showing vs. New Orleans this season, the Lakers are 6-2 vs. the Pels over the last 2 seasons.

In the 3 wins this season, L.A. scored at least 124 points and it scored 130 or more twice. One of those victories was a 133-89 In-Season Tournament semifinal rout in Las Vegas with the Lakers being 2-point favorites.

And of course, the Lakers have LeBron, which makes them a tough team to bet against.

The Pelicans played star player F Zion Williamson 34 minutes Sunday, and still lost by 16. While they have been good as underdogs, they may struggle against the Lakers’ experience and size.

Considering how the last 2 season series played out and the experience of Los Angeles, BACK LAKERS (-112).

Against the spread

PASS.

The spread and moneyline are so close that there is little reason to take one over the other. Considering this game should be close, taking the moneyline is preferred, zeroing out any chance of a push.

Over/Under

BET OVER 223.5 (-110).

If there’s one thing both teams have done consistently the last few weeks, it is cashing Over tickets.

The Lakers are the league’s best Over team at 47-34-1 O/U. They hit the Over in their last 4 games, scoring at least 117 in all 4 and allowing 120 or more in 3 of the 4.

The Pelicans have gone Over in 5 of their last 8 and are 5-2-1 O/U in that span. New Orleans has tallied at least 110 points in 4 of its last 5 games.

The Lakers-Pelicans season series was also 3-1 O/U.

Both teams have the firepower to score with ease.

BACK OVER 223.5 (-110).

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New Orleans Pelicans at Sacramento Kings odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s New Orleans Pelicans at Sacramento Kings odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New Orleans Pelicans (47-32) square off against the Sacramento Kings (45-34) Thursday with tip-off from Golden 1 Center set for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Kings odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Pelicans lead 4-0

The Pels have won 2 straight after road victories over the Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers. They lost 5 of 6 before that stretch as they arrive in Sac Town. Oddly enough, all of those losses were at home, and they’ve won 4 straight on the road. G Trey Murphy III opened up his game with 31 points and 8 boards Tuesday against Portland, and he has been in double figures in 8 straight.

The Kings had a 1-3 road trip after a 112-105 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday. C Domantas Sabonis was ineffective with just 8 points on 2-for-7 shooting, 13 boards and 5 assists. G Keon Ellis introduced himself with 26 points on 8-for-15 from 3-point land.

Pelicans at Kings odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:24 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pelicans -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Kings -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans +1.5 (-120) | Kings -1.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 215.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Pelicans at Kings key injuries

Pelicans

F Brandon Ingram (knee) out
F Naji Marshall (shoulder) questionable

Kings

G Kevin Huerter (shoulder) out
G Malik Monk (knee) out
F Keegan Murray (calf) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Pelicans at Kings and predictions

Prediction

Kings 111, Pelicans 107

Moneyline

We’re going to buck some trends here, but I’ll serve you a large helping of rationale.

The Pelicans have the fact they’ve won all 4 meetings working against them. It’s extremely hard, especially against a playoff team, to beat a team 5 times in a regular season. The Pelicans have won 4 straight road games. Cash is pouring in on the Pelicans, but I mentioned the emergence of Ellis in the opening. This is big because the Kings have been searching for another depth option behind Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox with Huerter and Monk out. He dropped 13 on 3-for-3 shooting from 3-point land in 12 minutes last time these teams met.

Take KEON ELLIS OVER 1.5 3-POINTERS and look to the spread.

Against the spread

If you’re on board with the Kings getting some revenge on their home court, the KINGS -1.5 (+100) provides the most value. The Pelicans are playing without Ingram, and while they’ve won 4 straight on the road, their uninspiring play at home is rather glaring.

Over/Under

The Pels are 4-6 O/U over their last 10, and Sacramento is 2-8. The Under is 3-1 in this matchup this season. This total is nearly 20 points lower than the next lowest total they’ve squared off at.

I think this one sneaks OVER 215.5 (-110).

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New Orleans Pelicans at Portland Trail Blazers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s New Orleans Pelicans at Portland Trail Blazers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New Orleans Pelicans (46-32) make the 2nd stop on a 4-game road trip against the Portland Trail Blazers (21-57) Tuesday. Tip-off at Moda Center is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Pelicans lead 2-0

The Pelicans kicked off the road trip with a 113-105 win as 5.5-point underdogs at the Phoenix Suns Sunday as the Under (221) cashed. That halted a 4-game losing streak and an 0-4 against-the-spread (ATS) non-cover skid. The Pelicans are just 2-6 ATS in their past 8 games.

The Trail Blazers were spanked 124-107 by the Boston Celtics last time out on Sunday, but they pushed against the number as 17-point underdogs. Portland won its previous games, which were in Charlotte and Washington, and it is a respectable 3-0-1 ATS in the past 4 contests, with the total going low in 3 of the past 4 outings.

Pelicans at Trail Blazers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:14 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pelicans -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100) | Trail Blazers +625 (bet $100 to win $625)
Against the spread: Pelicans -13.5 (-110) | Trail Blazers +13.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 213.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Pelicans at Trail Blazers key injuries

Pelicans

G Dyson Daniels (knee) questionable
F Brandon Ingram (knee) out
F Naji Marshall (shoulder) out

Trail Blazers

F Jerami Grant (hamstring) out
C Matisse Thybulle (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Pelicans at Trail Blazers picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 115, Trail Blazers 104

Moneyline

The Pelicans (-1000) will set you back 10 times the potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward. Plus, while the Trail Blazers (+625) are a little banged up at the moment, they have at least been competitive, and haven’t shown any signs of throwing in the towel lately.

PASS.

Against the spread

The TRAIL BLAZERS +13.5 (-110) are worth a look as this is an awful big number to catch at home.

The Pelicans have covered just once in the past 5 games, while going a dismal 2-6 ATS in the past 8 outings.

On the flip side, Portland is a solid 3-0-1 ATS in the past 4 games, and it is a respectable 3-3-1 ATS in the past 7 tries as a double-digit underdog, including each of the past 2 at home against the Denver Nuggets and LA Clippers.

Over/Under

OVER 213.5 (-115) is the way to go in this Western Conference clash.

The Under cashed in Phoenix Sunday for the Pelicans, but the Over is 3-1 in their past 4 games.

For Portland, the Over cashed last time out in Boston, and the total has ended up going high in 8 of the past 12 games, including the most recent meeting with the Pelicans March 16 in NOLA.

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New Orleans Pelicans at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New Orleans Pelicans at Phoenix Suns odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New Orleans Pelicans (45-32) visit the Phoenix Suns (46-31) on Sunday with tip-off from Footprint Center set for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Suns odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Suns lead 2-0 with a pair of double-digit wins in New Orleans

New Orleans has lost 4 games in a row after falling 111-109 against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday while failing to cover as an 11.5-point home favorite. G CJ McCollum scored a game-high 31 points as the Pelicans shot 51.2% from the field in the loss.

Phoenix has won 3 games in a row after beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 97-87 on Friday as a 4.5-point home favorite. G Grayson Allen scored a game-high 23 points, F Kevin Durant added 22 and C Jusuf Nurkic had a double-double (11 points, 15 rebounds). The Suns shot 43.4% from the field in the win.

Pelicans at Suns odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:50 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pelicans +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Suns -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans +6.5 (-110) | Suns -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Pelicans at Suns key injuries

Pelicans

G Jose Alvarado (oblique) questionable
F Brandon Ingram (knee) out
F Naji Marshall (shoulder) questionable
F Zion Williamson (finger) questionable

Suns

None

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Pelicans at Suns picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 121, Pelicans 113

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on the Suns (-275), who are 24-14 at home this season and 7-3 in their last 10 overall to beat the Pelicans (+220) who have lost 4 games in a row.

Against the spread

BET SUNS -6.5 (-110).

New Orleans is just 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games and has failed to cover in 6 of its last 7. It has failed to cover in 2 of its last 3 games as an underdog and 2 of its last 3 games on the road.

Phoenix is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games and has covered in each of its last 3. It has also covered in 4 straight games at home and in 5 of its last 7 games as a favorite.

Over/Under

BET OVER 222.5 (-105).

The Pelicans have hit the Over in 3 games in a row. They have scored 109 or more points in 5 of their last 8 games and have given up 111 or more points in each of their last 3 games.

The Suns have scored 122 points in 2 of their last 3 games and 115 or more in 6 of their last 10. They have allowed 111 or more points in 2 of their last 4.

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San Antonio Spurs at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s San Antonio Spurs at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The San Antonio Spurs (18-58) and New Orleans Pelicans (45-31) meet Friday with tip-off from Smoothie King Center set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Spurs vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: New Orleans leads 3-0

San Antonio Spurs lost 110-105 to the Denver Nuggets Tuesday, covering as a 15.5-point road underdog. The Spurs outrebounded Denver 59-52, but were not able to overcome C Nikola Jokic and his 42 points and 16 rebounds. San Antonio has lost back-to-back games after winning 3 straight, but is 5-0 against the spread (ATS) in its last 5 games.

New Orleans was beaten 117-108 by the Orlando Magic Wednesday while failing to cover as a 4.5-point home favorite. G CJ McCollum scored 36 points, but that wasn’t enough to overcome the Magic shooting 51.2% from the field and 40.6% from long range. The Pelicans have lost 3 consecutive games straight up and ATS.

Spurs at Pelicans odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:02 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Spurs +530 (bet $100 to win $530) | Pelicans -750 (bet $750 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Spurs +11.5 (-110) | Pelicans -11.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 220.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Spurs at Pelicans key injuries

Spurs

F Keldon Johnson (foot) questionable
F Jeremy Sochan (ankle) out
G Devin Vassell (foot) out

Pelicans

G Jose Alvarado (oblique) out
F Brandon Ingram (knee) out
F Zion Williamson (finger) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Spurs at Pelicans picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 110, Spurs 107

Moneyline

PASS.

The Pelicans (-750) should pick up the win, but they are not worth the risk of betting on as such heavy favorites. Bet on the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

LEAN SPURS +11.5 (-110).

San Antonio has covered the spread in each of its last 5 games and is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 outings. New Orleans has failed to cover the spread in each of its last 3 games and is only 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games. The Spurs also covered in their last matchup vs. the Pelicans.

This is only a lean because the Pelicans are a dominant 8-2 ATS in their last 10 matchups vs. the Spurs.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 220.5 (-110).

The Under has hit in 3 of the last 4 Spurs-Pelicans meetings and is also 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in New Orleans. The Under also hit in San Antonio’s last outing and has hit in 2 of New Orleans’ last 4.

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Orlando Magic at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Orlando Magic at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Orlando Magic (44-31) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (45-30 on Wednesday night. Tip from Smoothie King Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Magic vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Magic lead 1-0 with 121-106 road win on March 21

Orlando has won back-to-back games after taking down the Portland Trail Blazers 104-103 on Monday while failing to cover as a 17-point home favorite. F Franz Wagner scored a team-high 20 points while C Wendell Carter Jr. had a double-double (17 points, 13 rebounds). All 5 Orlando starters scored in double digits while the team shot 47.4% from the field in the win.

New Orleans has dropped back-to-back games after falling 124-111 to the Phoenix Suns on Monday and failing to cover as a 1.5-point home favorite. F Zion Williamson scored a team-high 30 points while 4 New Orleans players scored in double figures. The Pelicans shot 47.2% from the field in the loss.

Magic at Pelicans odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:51 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Magic +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Pelicans -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Magic +4.5 (-115) | Pelicans -4.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 208.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Magic at Pelicans key injuries

Magic

G Caleb Houstan (ankle) questionable

Pelicans

G Jose Alvarado (oblique) out
F Brandon Ingram (knee) out

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Magic at Pelicans picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 111, Magic 104

Moneyline

PASS.

There is better value on the Pelicans (-175) spread.

Against the spread

BET PELICANS -4.5 (-105).

Orlando has failed to cover in 4 of its last 5 games. It has scored 104 or fewer points in 3 of its last 4 games and will not be able to keep up with a Pelicans squad that has scored 111 or more points in 4 of its last 6. New Orleans is 2-1 ATS in its last 3 home games while playing as a favorite.

Over/Under

BET OVER 208.5 (-105).

While both squads have performed poorly against the Over recently, 208.5 is too low of a total to feel comfortable betting the Under. The Magic have scored 104 or more points in 8 of their last 10 while allowing 100 or more in 5 of their last 6 games. The Pelicans have scored 104 or more points in 9 of their last 10 while allowing 100 or more in 8 of their last 10.

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Phoenix Suns at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Phoenix Suns at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Phoenix Suns (43-31) wrap up their 5-game road trip on Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans (45-29). Tip-off is at 8 p.m. ET at Smoothie King Center (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Suns lead 1-0 after 123-109 road win on Jan. 19

The Suns are 4-2in their last 6 games, but have lost 2 of their last 3. They are coming off a 128-103 road loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder as 2-point underdogs on Friday. They are currently in 8th place in the Western Conference.

The Pelicans are 6-3 in their last 9 games, but have lost 2 of their last 3. They are coming off a 102-94 home loss to the Boston Celtics as 6-point underdogs. They are 6th in the West, 2 games ahead of the Suns.

Suns at Pelicans odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:22 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Suns +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Pelicans -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Suns +1.5 (-110) | Pelicans -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Suns at Pelicans key injuries

Suns

None

Pelicans

G Jose Alvarado (oblique) out
F Brandon Ingram (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Suns at Pelicans picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 113, Pelicans 108

Moneyline

The Suns are tough to read. They have lost 3 times to the San Antonio Spurs, but beat the Nuggets twice in Denver. They blew out the Pelicans in New Orleans in January 123-109 behind 52 points from G Devin Booker. They have beaten the Pelicans in 5 of the last 7 meetings.

They are 20-17 on the road this season and 2-2 on this road trip. They have not lost back-to-back games since dropping 2 straight March 2-3 to Houston and Oklahoma City.

The Pelicans have not lost consecutive games since Feb. 23-25 to Miami and Chicago.

Given the Suns’ up-and-down performances, they should come out and play well in this game. And you can get even money odds.

BET SUNS +100.

Against the spread

The Suns have covered the spread in their last 5 wins. They only have one 1-point win, so chances are that if they win the game, it will be by 2 or more.

But the even-money odds on the ML is the best bet on the Suns.

PASS.

Over/Under

Their 1st meeting this season had 232 total points. Their last 5 meetings have had more than 225 total points.

Three of the Suns’ last 5 games and 6 of their last 10 have had totals of at least 225. But 2 of their last 3 have not reached 225.

Eight of the Pelicans’ last 10 have stayed below 225 points.

BET UNDER 224.5 (-110).

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Boston Celtics at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Boston Celtics at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New Orleans Pelicans (45-28) welcome the Boston Celtics (57-16) to Smoothie King Center Saturday. Tip is set for 5 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Celtics lead 1-0

The Celtics beat the Pelicans 118-112 at home Jan. 29, failing to cover as 8-point favorites. Boston is coming off back-to-back losses on the road to the Atlanta Hawks. It lost 123-122 in overtime Thursday, failing to cover as a 16-point favorite. The Celtics are 38-32-3 against the spread (ATS) this season and 8-3 ATS over their last 11.

The Pelicans beat the Milwaukee Bucks at home 107-100 Thursday, covering as 2-point underdogs. New Orleans has won 6 of its last 8 games and is 5-3 ATS over that span. The Pelicans are 40-31-2 ATS on the season. They are led by F Zion Williamson, who is averaging 22.8 points per game.

Celtics at Pelicans odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:20 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Celtics -240 (bet $240 to win $100) | Pelicans +198 (bet $100 to win $198)
Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -6 (-114) | Pelicans +6 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 223 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Celtics at Pelicans key injuries

Celtics

None

Pelicans

G Jose Alvarado (oblique) out
G Dyson Daniels (knee) probable
F Brandon Ingram (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Celtics at Pelicans picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 115, Pelicans 110

Moneyline

PASS.

The Celtics (-240) are the healthier side and have won 6 of their last 8 on the road. They should come out on top, but there’s no value on backing them at -240.

Against the spread

BET PELICANS +6 (-108).

New Orleans is 6-4 ATS this season as a home underdog. Similarly, Boston has been a road favorite more than any other team in the NBA, and it is 17-16-3 ATS in the position.

The Pelicans are 3-1 ATS and straight up over their last 4 home games. The Celtics, while over the last 2 weeks have been strong for bettors, are just 2-3 ATS over their last 5.

Considering the recent trends and success in this situation, back PELICANS +6 (-108).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 223 (-110).

The Celtics have been on fire offensively as of late. They have gone Over in 5 straight games and in 7 of their last 8. They have scored at least 117 in every game since March 9 (11 games).

Boston has allowed at least 113 in 3 straight as well. The Pelicans have capable playmakers as well and have tallied at least 111 in 3 of their last 4 games, going 2-3 O/U in their last 5.

Back OVER 223 (-110).

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