Pelicans vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Tips - 18 November 2025
Last updated: Nov 18, 2025, 1:09AM | Published: Nov 17, 2025, 3:10PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the favoured Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Trey Murphy, Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen, the Pelicans are up against a Thunder side 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, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Tuesday's New Orleans vs Oklahoma City NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Thunder a 91% chance of winning against 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 listed below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $11.00, Thunder $1.05
- Line: Pelicans +18.5 ($1.91), Thunder -18.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 223 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 $11.00 and the Thunder at $1.05.
The Pelicans are listed as 18.5-point underdogs against the Thunder, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Thunder (-18.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 223 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pelicans (+18.5) are predicted to cover the line 58% of the time, while the 223-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Pelicans vs Thunder: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $11.00 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +18.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 223 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Today's Pelicans vs Thunder best bets are based on complex modelling and betting expertise to help you place smarter 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 recommended option due to the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys 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 prevailing 119-103.
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 live updatestips.
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 refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the New Orleans vs Oklahoma City match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips on every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Pelicans vs Thunder: Essential Details
The NBA game 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 stated.
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 skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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