Jan. 27, 2026, 10:51 a.m. ET

The New Orleans Pelicans (12-36) and Oklahoma City Thunder (37-10) meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pelicans vs. Thunder odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Thunder lead 2-0

The Pelicans beat the San Antonio Spurs 104-95 Sunday, covering with ease as an 11.5-point road underdog. The Under (240.5) cashed. New Orleans was led by F Saddiq Bey and F Zion Williamson, both of whom ended with 24 points and 10 rebounds. The Pelicans have covered 3 of their last 4 contests and are 26-22 against the spread (ATS) on the season.

The Thunder lost to the Toronto Raptors 103-101 on Sunday, failing to cover as an 11-point home favorite with the Under (224.5) hitting. Reigning MVP G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 24 points on 8-for-11 shooting. The Thunder lost the game prior as well, marking just their third time this season they’ve lost 2 in a row. Oklahoma City is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games and 23-24 ATS on the season.

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Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 10:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pelicans +575 (bet $100 to win $575) | Thunder -900 (bet $900 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans +14.5 (-110) | Thunder -14.5 (-110)Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Pelicans at Thunder key injuries

Pelicans

G Dejounte Murray (Achilles) out

Thunder

G Alex Caruso (adductor) outC Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) outG Ajay Mitchell (abdominal) outG Cason Wallace (hip) questionableF Jalen Williams (hamstring) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Pelicans at Thunder picks and predictionsPrediction

Thunder 120, Pelicans 108

PASS.

Avoid this play. The Thunder (-900) should win with ease yet certainly aren’t worth 9 times your money.

BET PELICANS +14.5 (-110).

The Thunder just haven’t looked like the same team that dominated opponents earlier in the season. They are 2-3 straight up over their last 5 games. Oklahoma City has gone 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games as a double-digit favorite.

On the other hand, the Pelicans are at full strength and have at least been competing as of late. They are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 contests and are 2-0 ATS in their last 2 battles as a double-digit underdog.

Take PELICANS +14.5 (-110).

BET OVER 233.5 (-110).

The Thunder are 4-1 O/U in their previous 5 outings and have scored at least 120 points in 3 of those. They should score with ease against a weak Pelicans defense.

New Orleans has tallied at least 110 points in 7 of its last 9 games, so it can hold its own. In that span, The Pelicans are 4-5 O/U. Back OVER 233.5 (-110).

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