The Oklahoma City Thunder (49-21) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (44-27) on March 26, 2024 at Smoothie King Center, where the Thunder are favorites, by one point in a contest featuring one of the best offensive squads in the NBA (the Thunder) versus one of the top defensive teams (the Pelicans). The matchup’s point total is 223.
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Thunder vs. Pelicans Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Thunder | -1 | 223 |
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Injury Report as of March 26
Thunder: None
Pelicans: Brandon Ingram: Out (Knee), Dyson Daniels: Out (Knee)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Pelicans (+1) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (223) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Thunder vs. Pelicans Stat Rankings
| Thunder Avg. (Rank) | Pelicans Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 120.3 (4th) | Points Scored | 115.7 (13th) |
| 112.9 (12th) | Points Allowed | 110.4 (8th) |
| 41.8 (27th) | Rebounds | 44.5 (7th) |
| 8.8 (29th) | Off. Rebounds | 10.6 (15th) |
| 13.3 (9th) | 3pt Made | 12.3 (18th) |
| 26.8 (13th) | Assists | 27.1 (11th) |
| 11.6 (3rd) | Turnovers | 12.6 (15th) |
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Thunder Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 69 | 30.5 | 5.6 | 6.3 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 1.3 |
| Jalen Williams | 63 | 19.2 | 4 | 4.5 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 1.5 |
| Chet Holmgren | 70 | 17 | 7.9 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 2.4 | 1.7 |
| Gordon Hayward | 25 | 14.5 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.9 |
| Josh Giddey | 69 | 11.6 | 6.1 | 4.5 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 1 |
Pelicans Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 60 | 22.6 | 5.9 | 5 | 1 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| CJ McCollum | 55 | 18.6 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 1 | 0.7 | 3.3 |
| Trey Murphy III | 46 | 14 | 4.5 | 2 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 2.8 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas | 71 | 12.5 | 9.2 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| Herbert Jones | 65 | 11 | 3.6 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 1.5 |
Betting Trends
- The Thunder’s record against the spread is 40-29-1.
- Oklahoma City has an ATS record of 30-23 as 1-point favorites or more.
- There have been 35 Thunder games (out of 70) that hit the over this season.
- A total of 47 times so far this season, Oklahoma City and its opponent have combined to score more than 223 points.
- The over/under in this matchup is 223 points, 10.3 fewer than the average total in this season’s Thunder contests.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread 40 times in 71 games.
- New Orleans is 16-9-1 as a 1-point underdog or more.
- The Pelicans have seen 30 of their 71 games go over the point total.
- So far this year, 44 New Orleans’ games have featured more than 223 points scored.
- The average total points scored in Pelicans games this year (223) is 3.1 points higher than the total for this matchup.
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