The New Orleans Pelicans (6-12) take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (6-11) Friday night in a Western Conference matchup. Tip-off for the game at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City is at 8 p.m. ET. We analyze the Pelicans-Thunder odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Pelicans at Thunder: Key injuries
Pelicans
PF Derrick Favors (back) out
PG Lonzo Ball (illness) out
PF Zion Williamson (knee) out
Thunder
SG Hamidou Diallo (elbow) out
Pelicans at Thunder: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 12 p.m. ET.
Prediction
Thunder 115, Pelicans 112
Moneyline (ML)
The THUNDER (-182) are slight favorites at home despite winning just six of their last 19 contests. The Pelicans aren’t much better, winning only two of their previous six games. While I like the Pelicans to cover, the Thunder should ultimately get the “W” in this game.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The Thunder (-4.5, -106) are two-basket favorites. While Oklahoma City hasn’t won a ton of game this season, it has fared well against the spread, covering in five of the last six games at home. The Thunder are a tough out every night of the week, as are the PELICANS (+4.5, -110).
New Orleans has covered in seven of its last 10 games, despite several injuries to starting players. The Pelicans are a young, fun team that can run up and down the floor all game long. Given there isn’t a big difference between these two teams take the Pelicans and the points in this contest.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this match-up is set at 226.5, as both teams can be fantastic on offense. Despite a ton of injuries, the Pelicans are averaging nearly 116 points per game as they shoot almost 39% from the three-point line. The Thunder haven’t been quite as dominant on offense, but they have surely had their moments as well with their new-look team. Expect the OVER (1-28) to hit in this Friday night contest.
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