Pelicans vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Tips - 28 April 2024
Last updated: Apr 27, 2024, 7:22PM | Published: Apr 25, 2024, 12:37PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will sqaure off with the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Smoothie King Center on Sunday, commencing at 5:30am AEST.
Led by the likes of CJ McCollum, Brandon Ingram and Trey Murphy, the Pelicans are aiming to beat a Thunder team 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 detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Pelicans vs Thunder
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's New Orleans-Oklahoma City NBA Playoffs game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Thunder a 57% chance of defeating the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
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Pelicans vs Thunder: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $2.10, Thunder $1.89
- Line: Pelicans +2 ($1.91), Thunder -2 ($2.02)
- Total (Over/Under 209.5 Points): Over $1.86, Under $2.04
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 listed as 2-point underdogs against the Thunder, with odds of $1.91 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the favourite Thunder (-2) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.02.
The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 209.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.86 and odds for the Under at $2.04.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Thunder (-2) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the 209.5-point Over/Under has a 52% chance of going Over.
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Pelicans vs Thunder: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Oklahoma City at $1.89 with Betfair (57% probability) 🔥
- Line: Thunder -2 at $2.02 with Betfair (52% probability)
- Total Points: Under 209.5 at $2.04 with Betfair
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Our Pelicans vs Thunder predictions are based on world-class modelling and betting expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 209.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.04) that are available from Betfair.
Pelicans vs Thunder: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Thunder at Smoothie King Center on Sunday has the Thunder winning 106-104.
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 Sunday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Pelicans vs Thunder: Player Props
Player props are an exciting way to bet on Pelicans vs Thunder without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
CJ McCollum is expected to lead the Pelicans with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to have 29 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the Thunder.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | 23 | 5 | 6 |
| Brandon Ingram | 21 | 5 | 6 |
| Trey Murphy | 18 | 6 | 3 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 15 | 11 | 3 |
| Herbert Jones | 12 | 3 | 3 |
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 29 | 5 | 6 |
| Jalen Williams | 21 | 4 | 6 |
| Chet Holmgren | 18 | 9 | 3 |
| Luguentz Dort | 11 | 3 | 2 |
| Josh Giddey | 11 | 6 | 5 |
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the New Orleans vs Oklahoma City game at Smoothie King Center.
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Pelicans vs Thunder: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Thunder in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to start at 5:30am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Sunday 28 April 2024
- Time: 5:30am AEST
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our New Orleans vs Oklahoma City predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge 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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