Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick, Prediction & Preview

• Date: April 29, 2024
• Venue: Smoothie King Center
• Spread: Oklahoma City Thunder -5 (-110), New Orleans Pelicans 5 (-110)
• Total (Over/Under): 205.5
• Moneyline: Oklahoma City Thunder -185, New Orleans Pelicans 160

Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Win Probabilities

Implied Win %:

• Oklahoma City Thunder - 63%
• New Orleans Pelicans - 37%

Projected Win %:

• Oklahoma City Thunder - 57%
• New Orleans Pelicans - 43%

Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder (60-25) are gearing up to face off against the New Orleans Pelicans (50-37) in an exciting Monday Night matchup, in Game 4 of their Western Conference first round playoff series. The game is scheduled to start at 8:30 PM ET and will take place at the Smoothie King Center, the home arena of the Pelicans, with the Pelicans entering this contest down 3-0 to the top-seeded Thunder.

Despite being on the road, the Thunder come into this game as the favorites. The current spread stands at Thunder -5.0, indicating that they are expected to win by at least 5 points. The Moneyline for the Thunder is -185, suggesting that they have a 63% implied win probability. On the other hand, the Pelicans have a Moneyline of +160, giving them a 37% implied win probability.

The Thunder enter the game riding an impressive 8-game winning streak, displaying their strong form and momentum. In their last encounter, the Thunder defeated the Pelicans with a convincing 106-85 victory.

For those interested in player prop markets, one player to keep an eye on is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. His Points and Rebounds prop has been a popular betting market for this game. The Over/Under line is set at 33.5 points and rebounds for Gilgeous-Alexander, with the Over currently favored at -105.

Sharp bettors seem to believe that the Over offers value, suggesting that Gilgeous-Alexander has a good chance of surpassing the 33.5 mark. It's important to note that this line is subject to change based on betting activity and adjustments made by sportsbooks.

As the game approaches, both teams have different trajectories. The Thunder are on a hot streak, while the Pelicans have struggled, losing their last three games. This matchup promises to be an intriguing battle between two talented teams.

Pick and Prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder 108.94 - New Orleans Pelicans 106.53

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