Pelicans vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Tips - 8 December 2024
Last updated: Dec 8, 2024, 12:09AM | Published: Dec 6, 2024, 11:21PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will face the favoured Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Sunday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
With star players Brandon Ingram, Dejounte Murray and CJ McCollum, the Pelicans are up against a Thunder team that includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pelicans vs Thunder game, along with the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's New Orleans vs Oklahoma City NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Thunder a 73% chance of beating the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Thunder: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $3.60, Thunder $1.31
- Line: Pelicans +8 ($1.91), Thunder -8 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 222 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 $3.60 and the Thunder at $1.31.
The Pelicans are 8-point underdogs against the Thunder, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Thunder (-8) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 222 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pelicans (+8) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 222-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Pelicans vs Thunder: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $3.60 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +8 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 222 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Pelicans vs Thunder predictions are based on market-leading simulations and betting intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Thunder have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pelicans to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Pelicans vs Thunder: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Thunder at Smoothie King Center this Sunday is the Thunder winning 114-107.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New Orleans vs Oklahoma City game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and free tips.
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 predict how each team's leading players will perform at Smoothie King Center.
Brandon Ingram is expected to lead the Pelicans with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to finish with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the Thunder.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | 22 | 6 | 5 |
| Dejounte Murray | 20 | 7 | 7 |
| CJ McCollum | 19 | 4 | 5 |
| Trey Murphy | 17 | 6 | 2 |
| Herbert Jones | 11 | 4 | 3 |
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 27 | 6 | 7 |
| Jalen Williams | 19 | 6 | 6 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | 11 | 11 | 4 |
| Luguentz Dort | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| Isaiah Joe | 8 | 3 | 2 |
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the New Orleans vs Oklahoma City match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips for every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Pelicans vs Thunder: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Thunder at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to start at 11:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Sunday 8 December 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.
Conclusion
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 skilled 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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