New Orleans Pelicans at Oklahoma City Thunder Game 1 Pick – 4/21/2024

New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder Overview

• Date: April 21, 2024
• Venue: Paycom Center
• Spread: New Orleans Pelicans 8.5 (-110), Oklahoma City Thunder -8.5 (-110)
• Total (Over/Under): 215.5
• Moneyline: New Orleans Pelicans 285, Oklahoma City Thunder -340

New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder Win Probabilities

Implied Win %:

• New Orleans Pelicans - 25%
• Oklahoma City Thunder - 75%

Projected Win %:

• New Orleans Pelicans - 30%
• Oklahoma City Thunder - 70%

New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview

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.

Pick and Prediction: New Orleans Pelicans 109.36 - Oklahoma City Thunder 116.23

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