Pelicans vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Tips - 18 November 2025
Last updated: Nov 17, 2025, 10:10PM | Published: Nov 17, 2025, 3:10PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will sqaure off with the favoured Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy and Jeremiah Fears, the Pelicans are looking to overcome a Thunder line-up that includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Ajay Mitchell.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pelicans vs Thunder game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Tuesday's New Orleans vs Oklahoma City NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Thunder a 90% chance of beating the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Thunder: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $10.50, Thunder $1.06
- Line: Pelicans +17.5 ($1.91), Thunder -17.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 225 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pelicans at $10.50 and the Thunder at $1.06.
The Pelicans are 17.5-point underdogs against the Thunder, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Thunder (-17.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 225 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pelicans (+17.5) are predicted to cover the line 58% of the time, while the 225-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Pelicans vs Thunder: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $10.50 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +17.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 225 at $1.91 with Bet365
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These Pelicans vs Thunder predictions are based on world-class modelling and betting intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Thunder have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pelicans to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Pelicans vs Thunder: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Thunder at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday is the Thunder winning 120-105.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New Orleans vs Oklahoma City game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Pelicans vs Thunder prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the New Orleans vs Oklahoma City game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips for every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Pelicans vs Thunder: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Thunder at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to tip off at 12:00pm AEDT on Tuesday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Tuesday 18 November 2025
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs Oklahoma City predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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