The OKC Thunder will continue its 2025-26 NBA season with a road game against the New Orleans Pelicans at 7 p.m. Monday.
OKC (13-1) ran away with a 109-96 road win over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. The Thunder is on a five-game winning streak.
New Orleans (2-11) suffered a 124-106 home loss to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. The Pelicans are on a five-game losing streak.
Here’s everything you need to know about Monday’s game between the Thunder and Pelicans:
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What time is Thunder vs Pelicans game tonight?Date: Monday, Nov. 17Time: 7 p.m. CSTWhere: Smoothie King Center in New Orleans
What channel is OKC Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans on tonight?TV: FanDuel Sports NetworkHow to watch online: Fubo (free trial)
Thunder vs Pelicans predictions, picks
Justin Martinez: OKC 126, New Orleans 97
New Orleans ranks last in points per game (108.4) and 27th in offensive rating (108.1), and it’ll be on the second night of a back-to-back. That’s not a winning formula against an elite OKC defense, which recently saw the return of All-Defensive first team guard Lu Dort. The Thunder should enforce its will on that side of the ball, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should continue to dominate on offense. I’m going with OKC on the road.
Thunder vs Pelicans betting odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Sunday, Nov. 16
Odds: Thunder by 17.5Over/under: 226.5Moneyline: OKC -2500 | New Orleans +1050
Thunder vs Pelicans injury updatesThunder: Alex Caruso (right hand soreness) is questionable. Thomas Sorber (ACL surgery recovery) is out. Nikola Topić (surgery recovery) is out. Aaron Wiggins (left adductor strain) is out. Jalen Williams (right wrist surgery recovery) is out. Kenrich Williams (left knee surgery recovery) is out.Pelicans: Not yet submitted.
Projected OKC Thunder starters
Projected New Orleans Pelicans starters
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