Pelicans vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Tips - 27 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 27, 2024, 1:06AM | Published: Jan 25, 2024, 10:32PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will sqaure off with the Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Saturday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
With the likes of Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum and Jonas Valanciunas, the Pelicans are aiming to beat a Thunder line-up that includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Pelicans vs Thunder game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Pelicans vs Thunder
Based on detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's New Orleans-Oklahoma City NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Thunder a 59% chance of defeating the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
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Pelicans vs Thunder: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $2.12, Thunder $1.87
- Line: Pelicans +1.5 ($2.00), Thunder -1.5 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 238.5 Points): Over $2.02, Under $1.92
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Pelicans at $2.12 and the Thunder at $1.87.
The Pelicans are 1.5-point underdogs against the Thunder, with odds of $2.00 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the favourite Thunder (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.95.
The Over/Under for Pelicans vs Thunder sits at 238.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.02 and odds for the Under at $1.92.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Thunder (-1.5) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 238.5 points has a 55% chance of staying Under.
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Pelicans vs Thunder: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Oklahoma City at $1.87 with Betfair (59% probability) 🔥
- Line: Thunder -1.5 at $1.95 with Betfair (52% probability)
- Total Points: Under 238.5 at $1.92 with Betfair (55% probability)
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Pelicans vs Thunder: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Thunder at Smoothie King Center this Saturday has the Thunder winning 119-116.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of New Orleans vs Oklahoma City on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Pelicans vs Thunder: Player Props
Player props are a great way to bet on Pelicans vs Thunder without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Smoothie King Center.
Brandon Ingram is expected to lead the way for the Pelicans with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to finish with 32 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the Thunder.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | 20 | 5 | 5 |
| CJ McCollum | 20 | 4 | 6 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 15 | 11 | 3 |
| Trey Murphy | 14 | 3 | 1 |
| Herbert Jones | 12 | 4 | 3 |
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 32 | 6 | 8 |
| Jalen Williams | 20 | 4 | 6 |
| Chet Holmgren | 18 | 7 | 3 |
| Josh Giddey | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Luguentz Dort | 12 | 4 | 2 |
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the New Orleans vs Oklahoma City match-up at Smoothie King Center.
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Pelicans vs Thunder: Preview
The NBA game between the Pelicans and Thunder at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Saturday 27 January 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our New Orleans vs Oklahoma City predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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