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Oklahoma City Thunder at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Oklahoma City Thunder at Phoenix Suns NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Oklahoma City Thunder (7-9) wrap up their five-game road-trip against the Phoenix Suns (8-7) Wednesday night. Tip-off is at 9:05 p.m. ET at the Suns’ self-titled Arena in downtown Phoenix, AZ.

Below, we analyze the Thunder-Suns NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Thunder at Suns: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 6:16 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Thunder +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Suns -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Thunder +6.5 (-110) | Suns -6.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 220.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Thunder at Suns: Key Injuries

Take from here: https://official.nba.com/nba-injury-report-2019-20-season/

Thunder

  • G Ty Jerome (ankle) out
  • F Al Horford (personal reasons) questionable
  • G George Hill (thumb) questionable

Suns

  • G Devin Booker (hamstring) out
  • F Dario Saric (health and safety protocols) out
  • C Damian Jones (health and safety protocols) out

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Thunder at Suns: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Suns 119, Thunder 111

Money line (ML)

Both teams are struggling. The Suns lost two in a row in overtime and have lost four of five. The Thunder snapped a three-game losing streak two nights ago but had lost five of their previous six.

However, OKC has been oddly good on the road, having gone 6-4 thus far. The Suns are missing their star in Booker and one of their key bench players in Saric. But they are the better team still.

Take the SUNS (-250).

Against the spread (ATS)

The Thunder have been underdogs in every game they have played this season and have one of the best ATS records in the league at 9-7. However, the Suns still have yet to win a game in which they did not cover the spread. When they win, they cover. When they lose, they do not cover. They are 8-0 ATS in wins. They are 0-7 ATS in losses.

Take the SUNS -6.5 (-110). 

Over/Under (O/U)

The Suns have one of the lowest Over percentages in the league at 40%, but that is affected by how their first six games of the season went Under. They are 6-3 O/U since then. Oklahoma City is 9-7 O/U and is allowing more than 113 points per game to their opponents.

Take OVER 220.5 POINTS (-110).

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Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Clippers NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Oklahoma City Thunder (6-8) travel to meet the Los Angeles Clippers (12-4) at Staples Center Sunday for a 4 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we analyze the Thunder-Clippers NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Thunder at Clippers: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11:42 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Thunder +575 (bet $100 to win $575) | Clippers -900 (bet $900 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Thunder +13.5 (-110) | Clippers -13.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 221.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Thunder at Clippers: Key Injuries

Thunder

  • F Trevor Ariza (personal) out
  • C Al Horford (personal) questionable

Clippers

  • None

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Thunder at Clippers: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Clippers 121, Thunder 104

Money line (ML)

The Clippers (-900) are going to get the win just like they did in Friday’s front end of the double dip 120-106. But you cannot risk nine times your potential return in a single game. It’s just not worth the stress. AVOID and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread (ATS)

The CLIPPERS -13.5 (-110) scratched out a narrow cover Friday, hitting a 13.5-point number with a 14-point victory. The first-place Clips have won six straight and have covered four in a row. Look for both streaks to continue.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 221.5 (-110) has been the rule lately in Clippers games, cashing in five of the previous six outings, including Friday’s 226 total points against a 221.5 number. OKC isn’t as prolific offensively, but it has been holding its own lately, and it rolls in on a 4-0 Over run.

The Thunder enter play 22nd in the NBA with 113.1 PPG allowed. The Clippers are No. 1 in both 3-point percentage (43.3%), and free-throw percentage (84.5%). They’re sixth in defensive scoring average at 107.7 PPG, but they also have pumped in 115.2 PPG on offense to rank sixth in the league. We’ll see plenty of points.

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Oklahoma City Thunder at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Oklahoma City Thunder at Denver Nuggets NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Oklahoma City Thunder (6-6) and the Denver Nuggets (6-7) hook up for a Tuesday 9 p.m. ET tip at Ball Arena. Below, we analyze the Thunder-Nuggets NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Thunder at Nuggets: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:25 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Thunder +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Nuggets -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Thunder +9.5 (-110) | Nuggets -9.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 220.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Thunder at Nuggets: Key Injuries

Thunder

  • F Trevor Ariza (personal) out
  • C Al Horford (personal) out
  • G Ty Jerome (ankle) out

Nuggets

  • F Michael Porter Jr. (COVID-19) out
  • G Greg Whittington (knee) out

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Thunder at Nuggets: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Nuggets 119, Thunder 106

Money line (ML)

The Nuggets (-450) are the overwhelming favorites in this one, and they should win. However, risking four and a half times your potential return is just a foolish long-term strategy, and even if you won the very same bet 80 percent of the time out of 100, you would be in the hole by $1,000. AVOID.

Against the spread (ATS)

The NUGGETS -9.5 (-110) have struggled straight up and against the number this season, including a 1-4 ATS mark across their past five at Ball Arena.

While the Thunder +9.5 (-110) have cashed in six of the past seven on the road, Denver has been their kryptonite over the years. OKC is just 1-11 ATS in the previous 12 meetings in this series, and 0-5 ATS in their past five trips to the “Mile High City”.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 220.5 (-110) has cashed in five straight on the road for OKC against teams with a losing overall home record, and the Over is 8-2 in the past 10 against teams with a losing overall mark. The Over has connected in five of the past eight for Denver, too, and they’re averaging 115.4 PPG to rank sixth in the league, while yielding 112.5 PPG to rank just 21st defensively.

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Philadelphia 76ers at Oklahoma City Thunder odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Philadelphia 76ers at Oklahoma City Thunder NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Philadelphia 76ers (9-5) play their second road game in as many days Sunday. They face the Oklahoma City Thunder (6-6) at Chesapeake Energy Arena with tip-off set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the 76ers-Thunder NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The 76ers lost a 106-104 nail-biter as 1.5-point road underdogs at the Memphis Grizzlies Saturday. Philadelphia being careless with the rock is becoming a consistent thing; the 76ers turned the ball over 23 times against the Grizzlies and have the third-highest turnover percentage in the NBA.

Oklahoma City fought back from an 18-point first-half deficit to beat the Chicago Bulls 127-125 in overtime as a 2.5-point home underdog Friday. The win snapped a two-game losing skid for the Thunder. OKC SG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with a team-high 33 points on 68.4% shooting, adding 5 rebounds and 10 assists.

These teams split their season series last year but OKC covered the spread in both games. Philadelphia has lost six of seven against the spread against OKC.

76ers at Thunder: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:45 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: 76ers -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Thunder +120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: 76ers -2.5 (-110) | Thunder +2.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 221.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

76ers at Thunder: Key Injuries

76ers

  • C Joel Embiid (knee) out
  • SG Seth Curry (COVID-19) out
  • PF Mike Scott (knee) out
  • SG Furkan Korkmaz (thigh) out

Thunder

  • C Al Horford (personal) out
  • SF Trevor Ariza (personal) out

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76ers at Thunder: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Thunder 113, 76ers 109

Money line (ML)

It’s been a long week for Philadelphia (more on that in a second) but, there’s a good chance the 76ers are looking ahead as they have two nationally televised home games against the Boston Celtics following this game.

Furthermore, Philadelphia hasn’t looked great recently. The 76ers have lost four of six games and those two wins were against a COVID-19-ravaged Miami Heat team. 76ers-Thunder is priced as if Philadelphia is an upper-echelon team, and it might be when fully healthy, but in this spot, the value is with OKC.

I lean THUNDER (+120) for a quarter-unit with a plan to bet the spread heavier.

Against the spread (ATS)

Aren’t the 76ers tired? This is Philadelphia’s second back-to-back and its fifth game this week. The 76ers are 10-15-2 ATS with a minus-4.1 ATS margin since 2018 in the second game of a back-to-back.

Also, this is a good spot for OKC as the Thunder have covered the spread in 11 straight Sunday games and are 3-0 ATS this season when getting 3-4.5 points.

GIMME THUNDER +2.5 (-110) for 1.5 units.

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS ON THE TOTAL with a lean on OVER 221.5 (-110). The market has steamed the total up from the 219.5-point opener and I’d guess it has to do with the 76ers being a little worn out and the Thunder’s high 3-point rate. I’d rather take the OKC side than the Over.

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Chicago Bulls at Oklahoma City Thunder odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Chicago Bulls at Oklahoma City Thunder NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Chicago Bulls (4-7) and the Oklahoma City Thunder (5-6) hook up Friday for an 8 p.m. ET tip at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Below, we analyze the Bulls-Thunder NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Bulls at Thunder: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:10 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Bulls +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Thunder -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Bulls +1.5 (-110) | Thunder -1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Bulls at Thunder: Key Injuries

Bulls

  • PF Chandler Hutchison (quarantine) out
  • PG Tomas Satoransky (quarantine) out
  • SF Otto Porter Jr. (back) probable
  • SF Garrett Temple (ankle) questionable

Thunder

  • SF Trevor Ariza (personal) out
  • PG Ty Jerome (ankle) out

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Bulls at Thunder: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Bulls 110, Thunder 109

Money line (ML)

The BULLS (+100) are slight road underdogs. Chicago has lost three straight games, but two of those losses came in Los Angeles against the Lakers and Clippers. The Bulls lost by a combined five points in those two games.

Despite the lesser record, the Bulls are the better team. Expect them to win outright as the Thunder have lost five straight home games.

Against the spread (ATS)

The BULLS +1.5 (-110) are less than 1 basket underdogs. This is a bit surprising considering Chicago has covered the spread in five straight games. On the season, the Bulls are 8-3 against the spread, while the Thunder are 6-5 ATS.

Expect this to be a close game throughout, but for the Bulls to cover.

Over/Under (O/U)

Chicago is averaging 116.1 points per game, the fifth-most in the NBA. Meanwhile, Oklahoma City is averaging just 104.1 points per game, third-worst in the NBA. Look for both teams to approach 110 or so points in this game, but for the UNDER 224.5 (-110) to hit.

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Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Los Angeles Lakers (9-3) and the Oklahoma City Thunder (5-5) hook up Wednesday for an 8 p.m. ET tip at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Below, we analyze the Lakers-Thunder NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Lakers at Thunder: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:15 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Lakers -400 (bet $400 to win $100) | Thunder +300 (bet $100 to win $300)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Lakers -8.5 (-115) | Thunder +8.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 216.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Lakers at Thunder: Key Injuries

Lakers

  • PF Jared Dudley (calf) questionable
  • SG Wesley Matthews (Achilles) questionable
  • PF Anthony Davis (toe) questionable

Thunder

  • SF Trevor Ariza (personal) out
  • PG Ty Jerome (ankle) out

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Lakers at Thunder: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Lakers 111, Thunder 96

Money line (ML)

The Lakers (-400) will cost you four times your potential return. While L.A. is the superior team of the two, it’s a risky play on the home floor of the Thunder (+300).

AVOID, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread (ATS)

The LAKERS -8.5 (-115) rolled past the Houston Rockets Tuesday night, capping off a two-game, three-day sweep and 2-0 ATS cover run in Houston. The Thunder also played last night and suffered a 112-102 setback at home against the San Antonio Spurs. The Lakers will add to their woes, although it will be a close shave.

OKC is a respectable 3-1 ATS across its past four games. The Thunder are also 4-1 ATS in their past five meetings with the Lakers, and 11-3 ATS in their previous 14 at home against L.A.

The Thunder just aren’t quite the team they have been in recent seasons, so don’t put too much stock into those series trends.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 216.5 (-110) is the way to go, as both teams will have heavy legs after playing last night. That’s good news for trend bettors, as the Under has hit in seven of the last 10 meetings in Oklahoma City.

The Under is also 9-1 in the last 10 games for the Lakers, and 25-10 in their last 35 following a straight-up win while going 9-1 in their past 10 as a favorite, too. The Under has hit in five of the past seven games for OKC.

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San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The San Antonio Spurs (5-5) and the Oklahoma City Thunder (5-4) hook up Tuesday for a 8 p.m. ET tip at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Below, we analyze the Spurs-Thunder NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Spurs at Thunder: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:40 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Spurs -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Thunder +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Spurs -2.5 (-110) | Thunder +2.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 216.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Spurs at Thunder: Key Injuries

Spurs

  • G DeMar DeRozan (personal) out
  • F Drew Eubanks (illness) questionable
  • G Devin Vassell (knee) questionable
  • G Quinndary Weatherspoon (knee) out
  • G Derrick White (toe) out

Thunder

  • F Trevor Ariza (personal) out
  • G Ty Jerome (ankle) out

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Spurs at Thunder: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Thunder 113, Spurs 107

Money line (ML)

The THUNDER (+115) is a good play at home, as they look to carry over momentum after winning three straight on the road, and four of five games on their recently concluded trip. All four of OKC’s wins on the road trip were as an underdog as three or more points. Look for the Thunder to cash as short ‘dogs at home.

Against the spread (ATS)

The THUNDER +2.5 (-110) are good plays catching a bucket and a hook, as they are 4-1 ATS in the previous five as an underdog. OKC has also dominated this series, as the Spurs -2.5 (-110) are just 6-17 ATS in the past 23 trips to Oklahoma’s capital. The Spurs are also a dismal 0-6 ATS in the previous six as a road favorite, so all signs point to a OKC home win and cover.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 216.5 (-105) is the way to go. The Spurs were able to cobble together just 88 points in its eight-point loss at Minnesota Sunday in the second end of a back-to-back, and the Under is 5-3 across its past eight outings. OKC hit the Over in Brooklyn, which is a common theme against the Nets. However, the Under is still 4-2 across the past six for the Thunder. The Under is also 13-6-1 in the previous 20 meetings in Oklahoma City.

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Oklahoma City Thunder at Brookyln Nets odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Oklahoma City Thunder at Brooklyn Nets NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Oklahoma City Thunder (4-4) take on the Brooklyn Nets (5-5) at Barclays Center with a 6 p.m. tipoff Sunday. Below, we analyze the Thunder-Nets NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Thunder at Nets: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:35 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Thunder +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Nets -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Thunder +8.5 (-110) | Nets -8.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 226.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Thunder at Nets: Key Injuries

Thunder

  • SF Trevor Ariza (not with team) out

Nets

  • SF Kevin Durant (quarantine) probable
  • PG Kyrie Irving (personal) questionable
  • SG Tyler Johnson (quarantine) out
  • PG Spencer Dinwiddie (knee) out

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Thunder at Nets: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Nets 111, Thunder 98

Money line (ML)

The Nets (-400) are massive money line favorites in this game, but there just isn’t enough value. They’ve been a bit inconsistent to start the season and the big reason why is due to injuries. They are healthier entering this game and should win easily, but PASS on the money line in favor of the point spread.

Against the spread (ATS)

Despite nearly identical records, the NETS -8.5 (-110) are the far more talented team with scorers all over the floor. This should be a double-digit line, so take the value here on Brooklyn before the gap grows.

Over/Under (O/U)

OKC has the second-worst offense in the NBA, averaging 101.9 points per game. While the Nets could certainly score into the 120s in this game by themselves, take the UNDER 226.5 (-110) as the Thunder won’t offer much help.

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Oklahoma City Thunder at New York Knicks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Oklahoma City Thunder at New York Knicks NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Oklahoma City Thunder (3-4) are in the Big Apple Friday for a 7:30 p.m. ET game with the New York Knicks (5-3) at Madison Square Garden. Below, we analyze the Thunder-Knicks NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The Thunder pulled out a 111-110 win over the New Orleans Pelicans as 8-point road underdogs Wednesday. Oklahoma City earned its win by getting easy buckets in transition (the Thunder outscored the Pelicans 27-8 in fast-break points) and dominated New Orleans from behind the arc (the Thunder shot 41.3% from 3 and the Pelicans shot 18.2%).

After starting 0-2, the Knicks have won five of their last six. They beat the Utah Jazz 112-100 as 8-point home dogs Wednesday for a third consecutive win. New York fought back from down 18 outscoring Utah 68-44 in the second half.

For what it’s worth, the Thunder have won three straight vs. the Knicks and have covered six of their last seven meetings. However, every other Oklahoma City roster had an All-NBA player running the show.

Thunder at Knicks: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:08 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Thunder +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Knicks -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Thunder +2.5 (-105) | Knicks -2.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 208.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Thunder at Knicks: Key Injuries

Thunder

  • SF Trevor Ariza (personal) out

Knicks

  • SG Reggie Bullock (knee) probable
  • SG Alec Burks (ankle) out
  • SF Kevin Knox (knee) probable
  • C Nerlens Noel (ankle) questionable
  • PG Frank Ntilikina (knee) out
  • PF Obi Toppin (calf) out

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Thunder at Knicks: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Knicks 105, Thunder 100

Money line (ML)

This is the first game New York has been favored this season and it’s in large part due to the fact that the Thunder have the worst offensive rating in the NBA and the Knicks have the eighth-best defensive rating. Furthermore, New York’s opponents have the lowest 3-point percentage in the NBA and Oklahoma City is 26th in 3-point percentage.

An edge I could see the Knicks exploiting is the Thunder’s weak interior defense: New York is ninth in points in the paint per game and Oklahoma City is 29th in opponent’s points in the paint per game.

Knicks’ leading scorer PF Julius Randle loves to attack the paint, which helps create open looks for his teammates. If the Thunder cannot adjust to Randle’s style then he could feast on the interior, but if they over adjust, Randle’s teammates are going to be wide open.

GIMME KNICKS (-150) for 1.5 units.

Against the spread (ATS)

PASS ON THE SPREAD. You could play either the Knicks’ money line or spread, but since three of the Thunder’s games have been decided by two or fewer points, I’ll go with Knicks straight-up.

Over/Under (O/U)

Both teams have better defenses than offenses, are turnover prone, and do a good job defending the 3 while being bad at long-distance shooting. It’s noteworthy that the Thunder play at an above-average tempo and have the second-highest 3-point rate in NBA, so if Oklahoma City perfectly executes its game plan, Thunder-Knicks could scoot Over the total.

But it’s the lowest total on the Friday-NBA slate since these teams have a combined 5-10 O/U record. I lean UNDER 208.5 (-105).

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Oklahoma City Thunder at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Oklahoma City Thunder at New Orleans Pelicans NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Oklahoma City Thunder (2-4) take on the New Orleans Pelicans (4-3) for the second time in a week and are in the third game of a five-game road trip. Tipoff is at 8:05 p.m. ET at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on Wednesday night.

Below, we analyze the Thunder-Pelicans NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Thunder at Pelicans: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:50 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Thunder +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Pelicans -375 (bet $375 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Thunder +8.5 (-110) | Pelicans -8.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 212.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Thunder at Pelicans: Key Injuries

Thunder

  • F Trevor Ariza (not with team) out
  • PG Ty Jerome (ankle) out
  • PF Aleksej Pokusevski (concussion) out

Pelicans

  • G Sindarius Thornwell (health and safety protocols) out

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Thunder at Pelican: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Pelicans 108, Thunder 101

Money line (ML)

The Thunder are in a familiar place, as they have been underdogs in every single game so far this season. They lost 113-80 a week ago Dec. 31 to the Pelicans at home. They actually are 2-1 on the road this season, the same record as the Pelicans at home. New Orleans’ No. 4 scoring defense in the league will lead the way again. Take the PELICANS -375.

Against the spread (ATS)

The Thunder are one game better against the spread than their actual record, and the Pelicans are one game worse. The Pelicans are 1-2 ATS when favored and 1-2 ATS at home. The Thunder will be more competitive than in the last matchup between the two teams, considering they play better on the road than at home. Take the THUNDER +8.5 (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

The two teams combined for only 193 in their first matchup. Oklahoma City’s games have gone Over only twice this season. The same applies to the Pelicans. The Thunder have the worst scoring offense and three-point percentage in the league, and the Pelicans are allowing the fourth-fewest points in the league. The two teams combine to average 208 points a game. That will be more or less what I expect from them tonight. Take UNDER 212.5 POINTS (-110).

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