Thunder vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 25 April 2024
Last updated: Apr 25, 2024, 1:34AM | Published: Apr 22, 2024, 7:02AM
The Oklahoma City Thunder will sqaure off with the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center on Thursday, starting at 11:30am AEST.
With star players Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, the Thunder are looking to overcome a Pelicans team that includes CJ McCollum, Brandon Ingram and Trey Murphy.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Thunder vs Pelicans game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Thunder vs Pelicans
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Oklahoma City-New Orleans NBA Playoffs game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Thunder a 72% chance of winning against the Pelicans at Paycom Center.
More: Thunder vs Pelicans Match Centre
Thunder vs Pelicans: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Paycom Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Thunder $1.36, Pelicans $3.70
- Line: Thunder -7.5 ($2.02), Pelicans +7.5 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 211.5 Points): Over $1.96, Under $1.97
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 Thunder at $1.36 and the Pelicans at $3.70.
The Thunder are listed as 7.5-point favourites against the Pelicans, with odds of $2.02 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Pelicans (+7.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.95.
The Over/Under for Thunder vs Pelicans is set at 211.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.96 and odds for the Under at $1.97.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pelicans (+7.5) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 211.5 points has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Thunder vs Pelicans: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $3.70 with Betfair (1.1% edge)
- Line: Pelicans +7.5 at $1.95 with Betfair (53% probability)
- Total Points: Over 211.5 at $1.96 with Betfair (51% probability)
Our Thunder vs Pelicans betting tips are based on detailed simulations and gambling experience to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Thunder have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pelicans to win is our preferred option because of the 1.1% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Thunder vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Thunder vs Pelicans at Paycom Center on Thursday has the Thunder winning 109-102.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Oklahoma City vs New Orleans on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Thunder vs Pelicans: Player Props
Player props are an exciting way to bet on Thunder vs Pelicans without necessarily betting on the outcome of Thursday's game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best data available to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to lead the way for the Thunder with 30 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, while CJ McCollum is projected to finish with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the Pelicans.
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 30 | 5 | 7 |
| Jalen Williams | 21 | 4 | 6 |
| Chet Holmgren | 18 | 9 | 3 |
| Luguentz Dort | 11 | 3 | 2 |
| Josh Giddey | 10 | 5 | 4 |
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | 24 | 5 | 6 |
| Brandon Ingram | 21 | 5 | 7 |
| Trey Murphy | 18 | 6 | 3 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 15 | 11 | 3 |
| Herbert Jones | 11 | 3 | 3 |
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the Oklahoma City vs New Orleans match-up at Paycom Center.
As always, check out our Best Bets to get betting tips for every NBA game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Thunder vs Pelicans: Preview
The NBA game between the Thunder and Pelicans in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to start at 11:30am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Thursday 25 April 2024
- Time: 11:30am AEST
- Venue: Paycom Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
Our Oklahoma City vs New Orleans predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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