Pelicans vs. Thunder Picks & Best Bets 13th Nov 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Oklahoma City Thunder will meet the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action on Wednesday at Paycom Center, tipping off at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Aaron Wiggins are expected to lead the way for the Thunder, while the Pelicans will rely on Brandon Ingram, Brandon Boston and Jaylen Nowell.
We've performed 10,000 simulations of Wednesday's NBA matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to identify the best Pelicans vs. Thunder bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Thunder will likely beat the Pelicans with a projected final score of 118-105.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we constantly source the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Pelicans vs. Thunder Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Pelicans vs. Thunder picks combine the power of AI, statistics and analytics to generate NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Pelicans vs. Thunder Game Information
- Game Date: Wednesday, November 13th, 2024
- Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Paycom Center
- Spread: Pelicans +14.5 / Thunder -14.5
- Moneyline: Pelicans +750 / Thunder -1100
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 225 Points (-108/-112)
Pelicans +14.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Pelicans have a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the Thunder have a probability of 44%.
- BetMGM offers odds of -110 for the Pelicans +14.5, providing a favorable 3.6% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Over 225 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 225 at DraftKings Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the over at -108.
- Our analysis suggests a slightly higher probability that the total will go over 225 points.
Pelicans vs. Thunder Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the New Orleans Pelicans at +750 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Oklahoma City Thunder are available at -1100 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Thunder are heavily favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them an 86% chance of victory.
Even though the Thunder are more likely to win, FanDuel Sportsbook offers +750 odds on the Pelicans moneyline, providing an edge of 2.3%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Pelicans vs. Thunder
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Wednesday's Pelicans vs. Thunder game.
New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Brandon Ingram | 20 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
Brandon Boston | 17 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Jaylen Nowell | 13 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Trey Murphy | 12 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Yves Missi | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
Yves Missi Over 6.5 Rebounds (+102)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Yves Missi Over 6.5 Rebounds | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +102 |
- Our top prop bet for the Pelicans is on Yves Missi to record over 6.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 7 rebounds, giving us an edge of 5.2% on the +102 odds offered by FanDuel.
Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 26 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
Jalen Williams | 19 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
Aaron Wiggins | 12 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Luguentz Dort | 11 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
Isaiah Joe | 11 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
Luguentz Dort Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+132)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Luguentz Dort Over 2.5 3-Pointers | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +132 |
- Our best prop bet for the Thunder is on Luguentz Dort to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 10.8% on the +132 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Pelicans vs. Thunder Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Pelicans vs. Thunder trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Jalen Williams Over 1.5 Total Steals
Jalen Williams has recorded more than 1.5 steals in 7 of his last 10 appearances (70% success rate). You can bet on him to go over 1.5 steals again at odds of +110 (48% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Luguentz Dort Over 1.5 Total Steals
Luguentz Dort has had more than 1.5 steals in 10 of his last 18 appearances (56%). You can place a bet on him to record over 1.5 steals again at odds of +180 (36%), available at Bet365.
Jalen Williams Over 6.5 Total Rebounds
Jalen Williams has had more than 6.5 rebounds in 6 of his last 10 games (60%). You can wager on him to record over 6.5 rebounds again at odds of +105 (49%), available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Luguentz Dort of the Thunder to knock down over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 3 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're betting on the Pelicans +14.5 to cover.
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