Thunder vs Pelicans Prediction and Odds
Thunder vs Pelicans Prediction and Odds: The New Orleans Pelicans are predicted to win their upcoming game against the OKC Thunder as per the latest prediction.
With the regular season coming to an end, 8 teams qualified for the playoffs while the 8 other teams battle in the playing to qualify for the playoffs. On Wednesday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder will face the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans and the Thunder finished 9th and 10th in the West.
The winner of this game will face the loser of the game between the Lakers and the Timberwolves. The winner advances to the playoffs as the 8th-seeded team in the Western Conference.
In their last regular season game, the New Orleans Pelicans went down against the Minnesota Timberwolves while the OKC Thunder defeated the 2nd seeded team in the Western Conference, the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Pelicans will be playing a host to the OKC Thunder at the Smoothie King Center. This will be the first postseason game between the two teams.
The Pelicans and the Thunder met each other back in March 2023. The New Orleans Pelicans hosted the OKC Thunder. The game ended in a win for the visitors, OKC Thunder.
Thunder vs Pelicans Prediction: Home-Away Stats (Last 5 Games)
The New Orleans Pelicans will be hosting the OKC Thunder on Wednesday. They were defeated by the Thunder in their last home game. However, the Pelicans have had a better home record this season as they managed to win 27 of the 41 home games. In their last 5 home games, the New Orleans Pelicans won 4 and lost just one. They defeated the New York Knicks, Memphis Grizzlies, Los Angeles Clippers, and Charlotte Hornets in their last five home games.
In their last five home games,
- The New Orleans Pelicans have scored 118.2 points per game.
- The New Orleans Pelicans have conceded 113.4 points per game.
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 0
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 3
The OKC Thunder will be traveling to New Orleans to face the challenge of the Pelicans. This season the Oklahoma City Thunder have struggled playing away from home and have been able to register only 16 wins in 41 away games. In their last five away games, the City Thunder won 2 and lost three games. The victories came against the likes of the Utah Jazz and the Portland Trail Blazers.
In their last five away games,
- The OKC Thunder have scored 117 points per game.
- The OKC Thunder have conceded 116.6 points per game.
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 0
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 3
Thunder vs Pelicans Offense and Defense
Offense
The New Orleans Pelicans are playing with an average of 114.4 points per game. In shooting, they have a success rate of 48.06% in field goals, 36.50% in 3-pointers, and 81.10% in free throws. The Pelicans have an adjusted offensive rating of 114.1
The OKC Thunder have maintained a scoring rate of 117.4 points per game. They shot 46.6% from the field and 35.7% from the 3-point line. The free throw accuracy stands at 80.9%. The Thunder rank 19 in the offense with an Adjusted Offensive Rating of 114.5.
| Thunder | Pelicans | |
| 117.51 | Total Score | 114.44 |
|---|---|---|
| 46.52 | Field Goal % | 48.06 |
| 35.62 | Three Point % | 36.60 |
| 80.86 | Free Throw % | 79.15 |
| 43.58 | Total Rebounds | 43.63 |
The OKC Thunder are marginally ahead of the Pelicans in Offense.
Defense
The New Orleans Pelicans have conceded 112.4 points per game in the current season. They played with 41.7 rebounds per game. The average number of steals per game is currently 8.3 while the average number of blocks per game stands at 4.0. The Pelicans have an adjusted defensive rating of 112.4
The OKC Thunder are giving away 116.6 points per game in the current season. They played with an average of 46.6 rebounds per game. The average number of steals and the average number of blocks per game are currently at 8.2 and 4.2 respectively. The Thunder are rated 114.3 on defense with a rank of 17 in the league.
| Thunder | Pelicans | |
| 116.59 | Total Score | 112.47 |
|---|---|---|
| 47.45 | Field Goal % | 47.24 |
| 36.05 | Three Point % | 33.90 |
| 77.12 | Free Throw % | 77.99 |
| 46.64 | Total Rebounds | 41.78 |
The Pelicans have a stronger defense compared to the OKC Thunder.
Thunder vs Pelicans Prediction and Odds
Spread
- OKC Thunder: +4.5 (-119)
- New Orleans Pelicans: -4.5 (-119)
Moneyline
- OKC Thunder: +155
- New Orleans Pelicans: -217
Win Probability
- OKC Thunder: 29%
- New Orleans Pelicans: 71%
Thunder vs Pelicans Prediction: Head-to-head
The OKC Thunder and the New Orleans Pelicans have played 71 head-to-head games as of now. Of 71 games, the OKC Thunder have won 40 games and the New Orleans Pelicans won 31 games.
In the last 5 head-to-head games between the two teams, Thunders won 2 and the Pelicans won 3 games. This season of 4 games, the Pelicans won 3 and the Thunder won 1 game.
The last game between the two teams ended in a win for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Head-to-Head: Key Highlights (Last 5 Meetings)
- Number of home games won by the OKC Thunder: 1
- Number of away games won by the New Orleans Pelicans: 1
- Average Number of Total Points scored: 223.8
- Average Number of Points scored by the OKC Thunder: 112.2
- Average Number of Points scored by the New Orleans Pelicans: 111.6
Thunder vs Pelicans Prediction: Players to Watch Out
Oklahoma City Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Point Guard)
Points Per Game: 31.0 | Assists Per Game: 5.7 | Rebounds Per Game: 4.6
Josh Giddey (Shooting Guard)
Points Per Game: 16.3 | Rebounds Per Game: 7.9 | Assists Per Game: 5.9
Jalen Williams (Forward)
Points Per Game: 12.0 | Rebounds Per Game: 4.1 | Steals Per Game: 1.2
New Orleans Pelicans
Brandon Ingram (Small Forward)
Points Per Game: 21.8 | Assists Per Game: 5.2 | Rebounds Per Game: 5.0
C.J. McCollum (Shooting Guard)
Points Per Game: 21.1 | Assists Per Game: 5.8 | Rebounds Per Game: 4.3
McCollum’s participation in the next game is subject to fitness.
Jonas Valunciunas (Center)
Points Per Game: 14.5 | Rebounds Per Game: 9.8 | Assists Per Game: 1.6
Thunder vs Pelicans Winner Prediction
- Home Advantage: Pelicans
- Momentum Advantage: Pelicans
- H2H Advantage: Thunder
- Offensive Advantage: Pelicans
- Defensive Advantage: Pelicans
- Overall: Pelicans to win
The New Orleans Pelicans will be hosting the OKC Thunder on Wednesday. The Orleans will have a home advantage and they have maintained a good home record this season.
Comparing the overall form of both teams and also taking into account the bookmakers’ preference, the home side New Orleans Pelicans will likely win this game.