Implied Win %: Projected Win %: The New Orleans Pelicans (50-34) are set to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (57-25) in an exciting Sunday Night game to open their first round playoff series in the Western Conference. The highly-anticipated matchup will take place at the Paycom Center, the home arena of the Thunder. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 PM ET. The Thunder enter this game as the heavy favorites, both in terms of their overall record and their performance at home. The team had an impressive regular season, finishing with a record of 57-25. With the extra rest days leading up to this game, the Thunder's players will have had ample time to recharge and prepare for the challenge ahead, potentially giving them an advantage on the court. In terms of the betting lines, the Thunder are favored by 8.5 points, indicating the perceived gap in quality between the two teams. The Moneyline odds for the Thunder are -345, suggesting a high probability of them coming out victorious. On the other hand, the Pelicans face an uphill battle with odds of +285 on the Moneyline, giving them a 25% chance of pulling off an upset. Recent performance seems to favor the Thunder, as they enter the game on a five-game winning streak. Meanwhile, the Pelicans have shown strength on the road, winning 23 of their last 30 away games. Their most recent victory came against the Sacramento Kings, where they triumphed with a score of 105-98. For those looking to engage in player prop betting, keep an eye on CJ McCollum's Points, Rebounds, and Assists. This market has garnered significant attention and interest from bettors. The current line for McCollum's combined performance stands at 29.5, with the Under option appearing to offer value, according to sharp bettors. As the New Orleans Pelicans and the Oklahoma City Thunder square off, basketball fans and sports bettors alike will be eagerly watching to see if the Thunder can extend their winning streak or if the Pelicans can pull off an upset on the road. The stage is set for an intense battle between these two talented teams. For more on today's game check out the comprehensive statistics, betting odds, and trends below. Be sure to check out all our free NBA picks here. Offense/Defense Defense/Offense Offense/Defense Defense/OffenseNew Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder Overview
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Pick and Prediction: New Orleans Pelicans 109.36 - Oklahoma City Thunder 116.23
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82 Games 79 43.3 FG 41.5 89.1 FGA 90.7 .486 FG% .457 12.7 3Pt-FG 13.8 33.3 3Pt-FGA 37.9 .383 3Pt% .365 30.6 2Pt-FG 27.7 55.9 2Pt-FGA 52.8 .548 2Pt% .524 18.0 FT 18.5 23.3 FTA 23.5 .771 FT% .788 10.6 ORB 12.2 34.2 DRB 29.9 44.8 TRB 42.1 27.5 AST 27.5 8.5 STL 7.2 4.7 BLK 5.3 13.3 TOV 14.9 18.8 PF 19.4 117.4 PTS 115.4
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82 Games 79 41.3 FG 45.1 89.0 FGA 90.6 .464 FG% .498 13.8 3Pt-FG 13.5 39.5 3Pt-FGA 34.7 .349 3Pt% .388 27.5 2Pt-FG 31.7 49.5 2Pt-FGA 55.9 .555 2Pt% .566 16.6 FT 18.1 21.1 FTA 21.9 .783 FT% .824 10.3 ORB 9.0 32.9 DRB 30.4 43.2 TRB 39.4 27.3 AST 27.3 6.7 STL 8.5 5.3 BLK 6.7 14.5 TOV 11.8 18.7 PF 19.3 112.9 PTS 121.9 Four Factors
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.558 eFG% .534 11.8 TOV% 12.8 24.4 RB% 71.4 .202 FT/FGA .204
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.541 eFG% .572 12.9 TOV% 10.6 76.9 RB% 23.0 .186 FT/FGA .199 Analytics
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52 Pythag Wins 54 30 Pythag Losses 25 4.41 Margin Of Victory 6.37 117.4 O Rtg 121.9 112.9 D Rtg 115.4 97.9 Pace 97.6 .261 FTr .242 .373 3PAr .383 .591 TS% .608 Betting Trends
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OVERALL OVERALL 1-2-0 Win/Loss/Tie 3-0-0 1-2-0 ATS W/L/P 3-0-0 106.33 Avg Score 129 110.67 Avg Opp Score 94 AWAY HOME 3-0-0 Win/Loss/Tie 3-0-0 2-1-0 ATS W/L/P 3-0-0 119.67 Avg Score 129 110.67 Avg Opp Score 94
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OVERALL OVERALL 3-2-0 Win/Loss/Tie 5-0-0 3-2-0 ATS W/L/P 4-1-0 113.6 Avg Score 124 112.8 Avg Opp Score 101 AWAY HOME 5-0-0 Win/Loss/Tie 5-0-0 3-2-0 ATS W/L/P 5-0-0 117.2 Avg Score 125.4 107.6 Avg Opp Score 98
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OVERALL OVERALL 5-5-0 Win/Loss/Tie 7-3-0 4-6-0 ATS W/L/P 5-5-0 111.9 Avg Score 117.8 112.1 Avg Opp Score 109 AWAY HOME 9-1-0 Win/Loss/Tie 8-2-0 6-3-1 ATS W/L/P 6-4-0 112.6 Avg Score 123.3 103.6 Avg Opp Score 106.2 Head to Head
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