Pelicans vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Tips - 27 March 2024
Last updated: Mar 27, 2024, 12:09AM | Published: Mar 25, 2024, 10:46PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will play the Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by star players Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy, the Pelicans are aiming to beat a Thunder line-up that includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Pelicans vs Thunder game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Pelicans vs Thunder
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's New Orleans-Oklahoma City NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Thunder a 54% chance of beating the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
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Pelicans vs Thunder: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $2.10, Thunder $1.89
- Line: Pelicans +1 ($2.02), Thunder -1 ($1.92)
- Total (Over/Under 223.5 Points): Over $2.00, Under $1.87
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 $2.10 and the Thunder at $1.89.
The Pelicans are 1-point underdogs against the Thunder, with odds of $2.02 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the favourite Thunder (-1) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.92.
The Over/Under for Pelicans vs Thunder has been set at 223.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.00 and odds for the Under at $1.87.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Thunder (-1) have a 51% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 223.5 points has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Pelicans vs Thunder: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Oklahoma City at $1.89 with Betfair (54% probability)
- Line: Pelicans +1 at $2.02 with Betfair
- Total Points: Over 223.5 at $2.00 with Betfair
Today's Pelicans vs Thunder betting tips are based on world-class modelling and wagering intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Although the Thunder are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Pelicans +1 is based on the probability of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 223.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.00) that are available from Betfair.
Pelicans vs Thunder: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Thunder at Smoothie King Center this Wednesday has the Thunder prevailing 112-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of New Orleans vs Oklahoma City on Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Pelicans vs Thunder: Player Props
Looking for Oklahoma City vs New Orleans player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Zion Williamson is expected to lead the Pelicans with 28 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to finish with 29 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the Thunder.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 28 | 7 | 7 |
| CJ McCollum | 22 | 4 | 6 |
| Trey Murphy | 16 | 4 | 2 |
| Herbert Jones | 12 | 4 | 3 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 11 | 9 | 2 |
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 29 | 5 | 7 |
| Jalen Williams | 20 | 4 | 5 |
| Chet Holmgren | 18 | 8 | 3 |
| Josh Giddey | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Luguentz Dort | 10 | 3 | 1 |
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the New Orleans vs Oklahoma City game 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 11:00am AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Wednesday 27 March 2024
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our New Orleans vs Oklahoma City predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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