Implied Win %: Projected Win %: The New Orleans Pelicans (50-35) are set to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (58-25) in an exciting Wednesday Night game at 9:30 PM ET. This is Game 2 of their first round playoff series in the Western Conference, with the Thunder holding a 1-0 lead in the series coming into tonight. The game will be played at the Paycom Center, the home arena of the Thunder. Both teams had three days off prior to this game, which could provide an advantage in terms of player rest and preparation. The Pelicans will look to capitalize on this extra time to rest and improve their chances of winning. The Thunder, on the other hand, enter the game as a big favorite at home. According to the current spread, the Thunder are favored by 7.5 points. The Moneyline odds also favor the Thunder, with a -320 line, while the Pelicans have a +270 line. Based on the odds, the Pelicans have an implied win probability of 26%, while the Thunder have an implied win probability of 74%. The Thunder come into this game riding a six-game winning streak, showcasing their strong form. Meanwhile, the Pelicans have had success on the road, winning 22 of their last 30 away games. In their previous matchup, the Thunder defeated the Pelicans 94-92, making this game a highly anticipated rematch. One player to keep an eye on is Trey Murphy III, as his Points and Rebounds prop market has been the most popular betting market for this game. As the Pelicans and Thunder face off, basketball fans and sports bettors alike will be eagerly watching to see which team comes out on top. It's sure to be an exciting game filled with action and potential betting opportunities. Check out all our free picks on every NBA game daily in our NBA betting section. Offense/Defense Defense/Offense Offense/Defense Defense/OffenseNew Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder Overview
New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder Win Probabilities
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Pick and Prediction: New Orleans Pelicans 106.53 - Oklahoma City Thunder 115.45
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New Orleans Pelicans
Oklahoma City Thunder
Team Stats Per Game
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
NO
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
OKC
56 Games 55 40.4 FG 37.0 90.3 FGA 85.8 .447 FG% .431 12.3 3Pt-FG 12.7 35.2 3Pt-FGA 38.4 .349 3Pt% .330 28.1 2Pt-FG 24.3 55.1 2Pt-FGA 47.4 .510 2Pt% .513 17.3 FT 18.7 22.6 FTA 24.6 .767 FT% .759 11.9 ORB 12.0 31.1 DRB 33.6 42.9 TRB 45.7 25.2 AST 24.3 9.2 STL 6.7 5.5 BLK 4.7 14.2 TOV 18.2 18.3 PF 18.1 110.4 PTS 105.4
NO
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
OKC
56 Games 55 44.1 FG 44.1 91.1 FGA 93.0 .483 FG% .475 14.5 3Pt-FG 14.0 39.6 3Pt-FGA 39.0 .367 3Pt% .360 29.5 2Pt-FG 30.1 51.6 2Pt-FGA 54.0 .573 2Pt% .558 16.7 FT 16.2 21.1 FTA 19.7 .791 FT% .824 12.1 ORB 11.1 34.6 DRB 33.8 46.7 TRB 44.9 28.7 AST 26.5 8.8 STL 11.0 5.5 BLK 5.7 14.6 TOV 12.0 18.1 PF 20.5 119.3 PTS 118.5 Four Factors
NO
Four Factors
OKC
.516 eFG% .505 12.4 TOV% 15.8 25.6 RB% 73.8 .192 FT/FGA .218
NO
Four Factors
OKC
.563 eFG% .550 12.7 TOV% 10.6 72.0 RB% 24.8 .183 FT/FGA .175 Analytics
NO
Analytics
OKC
14 Pythag Wins 46 42 Pythag Losses 9 -8.84 Margin Of Victory 13.11 110.4 O Rtg 118.5 119.3 D Rtg 105.4 99.4 Pace 99.6 .250 FTr .212 .390 3PAr .419 .551 TS% .583 Betting Trends
NO
Betting Trends
OKC
OVERALL OVERALL 1-2-0 Win/Loss/Tie 3-0-0 2-1-0 ATS W/L/P 2-1-0 101 Avg Score 118 100.67 Avg Opp Score 95 AWAY HOME 2-1-0 Win/Loss/Tie 3-0-0 3-0-0 ATS W/L/P 2-1-0 113.67 Avg Score 118 108.67 Avg Opp Score 95
NO
Betting Trends
OKC
OVERALL OVERALL 2-3-0 Win/Loss/Tie 5-0-0 3-2-0 ATS W/L/P 4-1-0 105 Avg Score 118.6 107 Avg Opp Score 95.8 AWAY HOME 4-1-0 Win/Loss/Tie 5-0-0 4-1-0 ATS W/L/P 4-1-0 112.8 Avg Score 118.6 106.2 Avg Opp Score 95.8
NO
Betting Trends
OKC
OVERALL OVERALL 5-5-0 Win/Loss/Tie 7-3-0 5-5-0 ATS W/L/P 4-6-0 110 Avg Score 114.4 109.1 Avg Opp Score 107.9 AWAY HOME 8-2-0 Win/Loss/Tie 8-2-0 7-3-0 ATS W/L/P 5-5-0 111.5 Avg Score 120.3 103.5 Avg Opp Score 106.1 Head to Head
Teams Last 10
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VS
Open
Current
Book
NO
OKC
NO
OKC
Consensus
+8.0
-112
-8.0
-110
+7.5
-112
-7.5
-109
Open
Current
Book
NO
OKC
NO
OKC
Consensus
+287
-375
+244
-304
Open
Current
Book
Over
Under
Over
Under
Consensus
213.5
-110
213.5
-110
210.5
-111
210.5
-110
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