The New Orleans Pelicans (5-18) are 8-point underdogs against the Oklahoma City Thunder (17-5) at Smoothie King Center on Saturday, December 7, 2024. The game tips at 7:00 PM ET on Gulf Coast Sports and FDSOK.
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Thunder vs. Pelicans Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Thunder 118, Pelicans 101.
- Moneyline Pick: Thunder (-341)
- Total Pick: Under 222.5 (computer predicts 219.9 points)
- Pick ATS: Thunder (-8)
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Recent Thunder vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2024 | Thunder | -14.5 | 224.5 | -1124 | +709 | 106-88 OKC |
| 4/29/2024 | Thunder | -4.5 | 208.5 | -193 | +161 | 97-89 OKC |
| 4/27/2024 | Thunder | -1 | 210 | -125 | +105 | 106-85 OKC |
| 4/24/2024 | Thunder | -7.5 | 211.5 | -303 | +242 | 124-92 OKC |
| 4/21/2024 | Thunder | -9 | 215.5 | -400 | +310 | 94-92 OKC |
| 3/26/2024 | Thunder | -1 | 223 | -116 | -104 | 119-112 OKC |
| 1/26/2024 | Thunder | -1 | 239 | -115 | -105 | 107-83 OKC |
| 11/1/2023 | Thunder | -3.5 | 227.5 | -160 | +136 | 110-106 NO |
Thunder 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Oklahoma City has gone 13-9-0 ATS this season.
- The Thunder are 8-3 against the spread when favored by 8 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in 10 of Oklahoma City's 23 games with a set total.
- The Thunder have won 16, or 76.2%, of the 21 games they've played as favorites this season.
- This season, Oklahoma City has won 10 of its 11 games, or 90.9%, when favored by at least -341 on the moneyline.
Pelicans 2024-25 Betting Trends
- New Orleans is 8-15-0 against the spread this year.
- In games they have played as at least 8-point underdogs this year, the Pelicans are 2-6 against the spread.
- New Orleans has hit the over in 11 of its 23 games with a set total (47.8%).
- The Pelicans have won 18.8% of the games this season they were the moneyline underdog (3-13).
- New Orleans has not yet won a game when entering as a moneyline underdog with odds of +271 or longer in eight chances.
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Thunder vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Thunder
Thunder:
Jaylin Williams: Out (Hamstring),
Ousmane Dieng: Out (Finger),
Chet Holmgren: Out (Hip),
Nikola Topic: Out For Season (Acl)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Jose Alvarado: Out (Hamstring),
Jordan Hawkins: Out (Back),
Zion Williamson: Out (Hamstring),
Daniel Theis: Questionable (Neck),
Karlo Matkovic: Questionable (Back)
Thunder vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Saturday, December 7, 2024
- Game time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV channel: Gulf Coast Sports and FDSOK
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
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