On 04-12-2023, Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans will face off against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Pelicans are favored by (-5.5) points with a point total of (228). Get the inside scoop on the Pelicans vs. Thunder betting line, injury report, head-to-head stats, best bets and more!
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Pelicans vs Thunder Spread and Betting Line
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
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| New Orleans Pelicans | -5.5 | 1.920 | 1.899 | 228 | 90.7 | 91.10000000000001 | 45.2 | 183.0 |
Pelicans vs Thunder Game Info
- Game Day: 04-12-2023
- Game Time: 21:30
- Location: New Orleans, LA
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
Computer Predictions for Pelicans vs Thunder
| ATS | Over/Under | AI Prediction |
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| +-5.5 | 228 | New Orleans Pelicans -5.5 Over 228 |
Pelicans vs Thunder Betting Trends
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“Last year, New’s record against the spread was unbeatable – xx-xx-x!”
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The Pelicans defied the odds last season, going xx-xx against the spread despite being 5.5 point favorites or more!
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Last year, xx out of xx New games smashed the total!
New Orleans Pelicans Leaders
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Zion Williamson dominated the court last season, averaging 26 points, 6.97 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game, shooting an impressive 60.8% from the field and 36.8% from beyond the arc with 0.24 made 3-pointers per contest. His defensive presence was felt too, adding 1.1 steals and 0.55 blocks per contest.
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Brandon Ingram was a triple-threat last year, averaging 24.7 points, 5.8 assists and 5.47 rebounds per contest!
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CJ McCollum was a stat-sheet stuffer last season, averaging 20.9 points, 4.37 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 0.93 steals and 0.51 blocks per contest!
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Trey Murphy III was a triple-threat last season, averaging 14.5 points, 3.56 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest. He also showed off his defensive skills with 1.13 steals and 0.54 blocks per game!
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Jonas Valanciunas was a force to be reckoned with last year, averaging 14.1 points, 10.18 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game while shooting an impressive 54.7% from the floor and 34.9% from beyond the arc with 0.48 made 3-pointers per game!
New Orleans Pelicans Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
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| Field Goal % | 42.04 | xx |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 40.94 | xx |
| Rebounds Per Game % | 43.7 | xx |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game % | 41.78 | xx |
| Turnovers Per Game % | 14.01 | xx |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game % | 14.33 | xx |
Thunder vs Pelicans Betting Trends
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Oklahoma is dominating the competition this season with an xx-xx-x record!
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The Thunder are striking back as 5.5-point underdogs or more!
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“XX out of XX Oklahoma games have been OVER the top this season!”
Oklahoma City Thunder Leaders
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is lighting up the leaderboards with an average of 31.4 points and 5.5 assists per game!
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Josh Giddey is dominating the Oklahoma City leaderboard with an impressive 7.88 rebounds per game, plus 16.6 points and 6.2 assists per game – a triple threat!
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is stealing the show in Oklahoma City with 1.65 steals per game, while Aleksej Pokusevski is blocking his way to the top with 1.26 blocks per game!
Oklahoma City Thunder Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
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| Field Goal % | 43.09 | xx |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 41.91 | xx |
| Rebounds Per Game % | 43.65 | xx |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game % | 46.62 | xx |
| Turnovers Per Game % | 14.01 | xx |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game % | 16.16 | xx |
Pelicans vs Thunder Injury Report
Pelicans:
Larry Nance Jr.: Day To Day (Ankle)
E.J. Liddell: Out (Knee)
Zion Williamson: Out (Hamstring)
Jose Alvarado: Out (Tibia)
Thunder:
Luguentz Dort: Day To Day (Shoulder)
Chet Holmgren: Out For Season (Foot)
Aleksej Pokusevski: Day To Day (Knee)
Kenrich Williams: Out For Season (Wrist)
Jaylin Williams: Day To Day (Back)
Jalen Williams: Day To Day (Wrist)
Betting Tips for Pelicans vs Thunder
Bet on the Pelicans (-5.5) and score big with our computer model predicting a final score of Pelicans xx, Thunder xx and the total going over 228 points!
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