Pelicans vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Tips - 14 April 2025
Apr 13, 2025, 9:05AM
The New Orleans Pelicans will face the favoured Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Monday, commencing at 5:30am AEST.
With the likes of Antonio Reeves, Lester Quinones and Jose Alvarado, the Pelicans are looking to overcome a Thunder line-up that includes Aaron Wiggins, Isaiah Joe and Kenrich Williams.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pelicans vs Thunder game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's New Orleans vs Oklahoma City NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Thunder an 84% chance of defeating the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Thunder: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Monday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $6.25, Thunder $1.13
- Line: Pelicans +12.5 ($1.91), Thunder -12.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 230.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pelicans at $6.25 and the Thunder at $1.13.
The Pelicans are listed as 12.5-point underdogs against the Thunder, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Thunder (-12.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 230.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pelicans (+12.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 230.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Pelicans vs Thunder: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $6.25 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +12.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 230.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Pelicans vs Thunder predictions are based on world-class modelling and betting expertise to bring you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
While the Thunder have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pelicans to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Pelicans vs Thunder: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Thunder at Smoothie King Center on Monday is the Thunder winning 120-109.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the New Orleans vs Oklahoma City game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Pelicans vs Thunder prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the New Orleans vs Oklahoma City match-up.
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Pelicans vs Thunder: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Pelicans and Thunder at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to begin at 5:30am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Monday 14 April 2025
- Time: 5:30am AEST
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs Oklahoma City predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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