The Pelicans host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, Jan 26. Today’s game is set for 8:00 ET and will be shown on BSNO. New Orleans comes into this game as 2-point favorites with the total set at 240.5. Keep reading to get our Pelicans vs. Thunder player props and predictions.
Pelicans vs. Thunder Odds
- Spread: Pelicans -2
- Total 240.5
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Jan 26
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans LA
- TV: BSNO
Thunder Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Thunder have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Thunder have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 123 points per game in this stretch.
- The last three games that Oklahoma City was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
Pelicans Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pelicans have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last three games at home, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 117 points per game in this stretch.
- The Pelicans have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
Are the Thunder Ready for a Road Win?
The Thunder come into today’s game looking to build on their four-game winning streak. Overall, they are 31-13 with a 19-10 record against Western Conference teams and 12-3 against non-conference opponents.
In their most recent game, the Thunder put up 140 points on the Spurs. Shooting 56.2% from the field, they knocked down 18 three-pointers. On the season, the Thunder are 2nd in the NBA in field goal percentage at 50%. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are 2nd in percentage and 14th in three-pointers made.
When it comes to defense, the Thunder have been solid this season, ranking 14th in the league at 113.6 points per game allowed. They have been especially good at defending the paint, ranking 2nd in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 51.3%. Overall, Oklahoma City is 2nd in field goal percentage allowed at 44.9%.
One area where the Thunder have struggled defensively is defending the three-point line. On the season, they are 24th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 36.2%. In terms of three-pointers made per game allowed, they are 24th at 13.6.
Over their last five games, the Thunder have been even better at defending the field, ranking 9th in field goal percentage allowed at 47.3%. During that stretch, they are 5th in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 52.4%.
Does New Orleans Stand a Chance at Home?
Coming into today’s game vs. the Thunder, the Pelicans are above .500 at 26-18. When playing against other Western Conference teams, the Pelicans have gone 18-16 and are 8-2 in non-conference games.
New Orleans’ offense had a strong game, putting up 153 points against the Jazz. They shot 57.7% from the field and went 10/15 from the free-throw line. Scoring-wise, CJ McCollum led the team with 33 points, while Herbert Jones added 22 for the Pelicans.
When looking at the Pelicans’ defensive numbers, they have been very good at forcing turnovers. New Orleans is 3rd in the NBA in steals per game at 8.2.
One area where they have struggled is in protecting the rim. They are 21st in the NBA in blocked shots per game at 4.7.
Overall, the Pelicans’ defense has been solid this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 112.5.
Pelicans vs. Thunder Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his points prop of 32.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -125 while the under is at -107. Our projections have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishing with a stat line of 32 points, 6 and 6 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 32.5.
- The Prop: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Under 32.5 Points (-107)
Pelicans vs. Thunder Predictions
Coming in as the underdogs at +2, we have the Thunder as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 240.5 and our model has the Thunder and Pelicans finishing with a combined 235 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Thunder +2 | at Fanduel Sportsbook