Oklahoma City Thunder vs

New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

In the upcoming game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the New Orleans Pelicans, the Thunder are sitting comfortably as 67.8 percent favorites based on our analysis. Shooting percentages favor the Thunder significantly, with Oklahoma City hitting 49.0 percent from the field compared to the Pelicans' forecasted 42.8 percent. Rebounding is another area where the Thunder have the edge, pulling down an average of 41.1 rebounds per game versus New Orleans's 38.6. While turnovers are expected to be close, with the Thunder projected for 13.3 and the Pelicans at 12.7, three-point shooting sees a slight advantage for Oklahoma City as they make 11.5 threes on 37.0 percent shooting, while the Pelicans hit 13.0 threes at a rate of 34.9 percent.

Key player statistical data also points to a strong performance from the Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is averaging an impressive 28.9 points per game along with 6.0 assists. On the other side, CJ McCollum leads the Pelicans with 19.5 points and 6.3 assists per game. Looking at the sports odds set by sportsbooks and handicappers, they have placed the line at New Orleans +5.0 with a total over/under of 204.0 points for this matchup. The Thunder come into this game with a stellar record of 59-25, both straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS), while the Pelicans stand at 49-37 SU and 46-40 ATS.

As we head into this highly anticipated matchup, it's clear that our model favors the Oklahoma City Thunder over the New Orleans Pelicans based on various factors such as shooting percentages, rebounding advantage, and key player performance. To get more expert analysis and insights on how our model is picking this game and others like it, make sure to subscribe to BetQL today for all your sports betting needs!