Pelicans vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Tips - 30 April 2024
Last updated: Apr 30, 2024, 12:33AM | Published: Apr 28, 2024, 5:16PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will play the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday, beginning at 10:30am AEST.
Led by the likes of CJ McCollum, Brandon Ingram and Trey Murphy, the Pelicans are looking to overcome a Thunder line-up that includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Pelicans vs Thunder game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Pelicans vs Thunder
Using state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's New Orleans-Oklahoma City NBA Playoffs game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Thunder a 63% 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 Tuesday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $2.80, Thunder $1.55
- Line: Pelicans +5 ($1.88), Thunder -5 ($2.00)
- Total (Over/Under 208.5 Points): Over $1.93, Under $2.00
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 $2.80 and the Thunder at $1.55.
The Pelicans are 5-point underdogs against the Thunder, with odds of $1.88 currently available at Betfair.
For the favourite Thunder (-5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.00.
The Over/Under for Pelicans vs Thunder is set at 208.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.93 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pelicans (+5) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 208.5 points has a 52% chance of going Over.
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Pelicans vs Thunder: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $2.80 with Betfair (1.7% edge)
- Line: Pelicans +5 at $1.88 with Betfair (53% probability)
- Total Points: Over 208.5 at $1.93 with Betfair (52% probability)
Our Pelicans vs Thunder betting tips are based on complex modelling and betting intelligence to give you the best possible advice every time.
While the Thunder have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pelicans to win is our preferred option because of the 1.7% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Pelicans vs Thunder: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Thunder at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday has the Thunder winning 106-102.
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 Tuesday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Pelicans vs Thunder: Player Props
Betting on Pelicans vs Thunder player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict how each team's leading players will perform at Smoothie King Center.
CJ McCollum is expected to lead the Pelicans with 22 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 | 22 | 5 | 6 |
| Brandon Ingram | 21 | 5 | 6 |
| Trey Murphy | 19 | 6 | 3 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 13 | 9 | 3 |
| Herbert Jones | 12 | 3 | 3 |
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 29 | 5 | 6 |
| Jalen Williams | 20 | 5 | 6 |
| Chet Holmgren | 18 | 9 | 3 |
| Luguentz Dort | 12 | 4 | 2 |
| Josh Giddey | 11 | 6 | 5 |
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article 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 in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to start at 10:30am AEST on Tuesday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Tuesday 30 April 2024
- Time: 10:30am AEST
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times 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 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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