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The Oklahoma City Thunder (37-10) go up against the New Orleans Pelicans (12-36) on January 27, 2026. The matchup airs on Gulf Coast Sports, WVUE, Pelicans+, and FDSOK. Tuesday’s matchup between the Thunder and the Pelicans features the Thunder as double-digit 14.5-point favorites. The game has a point total of 234.5.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Thunder-Pelicans game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Thunder vs. Pelicans Game Information, TV Channel & OddsWhen: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 8 p.m. ETWhere: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OklahomaTV: Gulf Coast Sports, WVUE, Pelicans+, and FDSOKLive Boxscore: FOX Sports Thunder vs Pelicans Betting Information Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Thunder -14.5 -110 -110 234.5 -110 -110 -901 +610

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Thunder vs. Pelicans Prediction

ATS Pick: Thunder (- 14.5)
O/U Pick: Under (234.5)
Score Prediction: Thunder 126 – Pelicans 106

Thunder vs. Pelicans Betting InsightsThunder games have finished over 234.5 points scored, their current matchup’s point total, 17 times (out of 47) this season.This season, 26 of the Pelicans’ 48 games have had a combined total higher than 234.5 points scored.The Thunder and the Pelicans combine to average 1.1 more points per game than the over/under of 234.5 set for this matchup.The Thunder and the Pelicans have seen their opponents average a combined 5.1 fewer points per game than the point total of 234.5 set in this matchup.Oklahoma City has won 37, or 78.7%, of the 47 contests in which it was the favorite this year.New Orleans has won in eight, or 18.2%, of the 44 contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year.After the last two head-to-head matchups, Oklahoma City has a 2-0 record against New Orleans.Both the Thunder and the Pelicans have 1-1 records against the spread in those contests.Thunder Recent TrendsThe Thunder are 4-6 against the spread and 7-3 overall over their last 10 games.Oklahoma City has averaged a total of 229.5 combined points in its last 10 games, 5.0 less than this matchup’s total of 234.5.In the Thunder’s 47 games this year, they have 23 wins against the spread.Oklahoma City has an against the spread record of 9-9 in its 18 games as a favorite of 14.5 points or more so far this season. Thunder games this year have hit the over on 25 of 48 set point totals.The Thunder average just 0.7 fewer points per game (120.8) than the Pelicans allow (121.5).Oklahoma City is 17-8 against the spread and 25-0 overall when scoring more than 121.5 points.This season, the Thunder have a 49.2% shooting percentage from the field, which is 0.8% higher than the 48.4% of shots the Pelicans’ opponents have hit.The Thunder have covered the spread in a lower percentage of their home games than road games. They have covered 12 times in 25 games when playing at home, and they’ve covered 11 times in 22 games on the road.Oklahoma City has gone over the total in a lower percentage of home games (52%) than road tilts (54.5%).In home games, the Thunder have won more often as a moneyline favorite, posting a record of 20-5 (.800). On the road, they are 17-5 (.773) as a moneyline favorite. Thunder Recent Stats Stat Average Rank Points Scored 120.8 1 Points Allowed 107.9 1 Rebounds 43.6 19 Assists 25.4 18 Steals 9.9 3 Blocks 5.9 4 Thunder LeadersShai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 32.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game, shooting 55.9% from the field and 39.4% from downtown with 1.9 made treys per game.Chet Holmgren averages 17.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game, shooting 57.1% from the field and 37.6% from beyond the arc with 1.4 made treys per game.Cason Wallace averages 7.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, shooting 41.1% from the field and 36.1% from downtown with 1.4 made 3-pointers per game.Luguentz Dort averages 8.7 points, 1.1 assists and 3.8 rebounds.Aaron Wiggins averages 10.4 points, 3.3 boards and 1.8 assists per game. Defensively he averages 0.8 steals and 0.7 blocks.Thunder Player Props Points O/U Points Over Odds PPG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 32.5 -114 32.1 Chet Holmgren 19.5 -106 17.8 Aaron Wiggins 12.5 -132 10.4 Isaiah Joe 11.5 -122 9.5 Luguentz Dort 10.5 -125 8.7 Pelicans Recent TrendsThe Pelicans are 5-5 against the spread and 4-6 overall in their last 10 games.New Orleans and its opponents have combined to score an average of 237.9 combined points in its last 10 games, 3.4 more than the 234.5 over/under in this matchup.The Pelicans have played 48 games, with 26 wins against the spread.This year, New Orleans has won ATS in each of its two games as an underdog of 14.5 points or more.Pelicans games this year have eclipsed the over/under 52.1% of the time (25 out of 48 games with a set point total).The Pelicans put up 6.9 more points per game (114.8) than the Thunder give up (107.9).When it scores more than 107.9 points, New Orleans is 23-10 against the spread and 10-23 overall.The Pelicans are shooting 46.3% from the field, 3.1% higher than the 43.2% the Thunder’s opponents have shot this season.The Pelicans’ winning percentage against the spread at home is .577 (15-11-0). Away, it is .500 (11-11-0).New Orleans’ games have finished above the over/under more often at home (15 times out of 26) than away (10 of 22) this season.As moneyline favorites, the Pelicans have a 1.000 winning percentage both at home (3-0) and on the road (1-0).Pelicans Recent Stats Stat Average Rank Points Scored 114.8 21 Points Allowed 121.5 28 Rebounds 43.8 16 Assists 24.8 26 Steals 8.9 8 Blocks 4.5 20 Pelicans LeadersTrey Murphy III is putting up 22.2 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. He’s also sinking 48.9% of his shots from the floor and 37.8% from 3-point range, with 3.1 triples per game (10th in league).On a per-game basis, Derik Queen gets the Pelicans 12.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists. He also averages 1.0 steal and 0.9 blocked shots.Zion Williamson is putting up 22.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. He is draining 57.9% of his shots from the floor.Saddiq Bey is averaging 15.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. He is sinking 45.1% of his shots from the floor and 33.8% from beyond the arc, with 1.7 triples per contest.The Pelicans are getting 13.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game from Jeremiah Fears this year.Pelicans Player Props Points O/U Points Over Odds PPG Trey Murphy III 20.5 -114 22.2 Zion Williamson 20.5 -130 22.0 Saddiq Bey 15.5 -102 15.9 Jeremiah Fears 9.5 -112 13.7 Derik Queen 8.5 -132 12.2

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