The Oklahoma City Thunder play the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet.
This is the third of a three-game homestand for OKC. This will be the first matchup of the season between the two squads.
The Thunder (6-0) eventually pulled away in a 127-108 win over the Washington Wizards on Thursday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 31 points in three quarters. Isaiah Joe and Ajay Mitchell each scored 20 points in the relaxed victory.
Meanwhile, the Pelicans (0-5) had a heartbreaker in their 126-124 loss to the LA Clippers on Friday. Kawhi Leonard scored the game-winner in the final second. He went off for 34 points. He spoiled Zion Williamson’s 29 points and Jordan Poole’s 30 points.
The lines, courtesy of BetMGMPoint spread: Thunder -12.5Money line: Pelicans +500 / Thunder -700Over-under: 229.5Pelicans vs. Thunder injury updates
Thunder: Jalen Williams (wrist surgery) is out. Chet Holmgren (back sprain) is out. Kenrich Williams (knee surgery) is out. Nikola Topic (testicular surgery) is out. Thomas Sorber (torn ACL) is out.
Pelicans: Dejounte Murray (torn Achilles) is out. Kevon Looney (knee sprain) is questionable. Trey Alexander (G League two-way) is out. Hunter Dickinson (G League two-way) is out.
Probable starting lineups
Oklahoma City Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderCason WallaceLu DortAaron WigginsIsaiah Hartenstein
New Orleans Pelicans
Jeremiah FearsHerb JonesTrey Murphy IIIZion WilliamsonYves MissiAdvice and prediction
It’s a fun matchup record-wise. The Thunder are undefeated and the Pelicans are winless. Expect that to continue. Gilgeous-Alexander will need to carry OKC’s offense again, as Williams and Holmgren remain out. But being at home should help the role players knock down shots. It’ll be important to limit Williamson. He’ll be a threat inside. Hartenstein should be a good physical matchup against him.
Prediction: Thunder 121, Pelicans 112
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