Thunder vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Betting Tips - 14 February 2023
Feb 12, 2023, 8:40PM
The Oklahoma City Thunder face the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Paycom Center on Tuesday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey and Jalen Williams, the Thunder are up against a Pelicans line-up that includes Brandon Ingram, Josh Richardson and Trey Murphy.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Thunder vs Pelicans, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who will win? Thunder vs Pelicans
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Tuesday's Pelicans-Thunder NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Thunder a 62% chance of defeating the Pelicans at Paycom Center.
More: Pelicans vs Thunder Simulated 10K Times
Oklahoma City vs New Orleans Betting Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA clash at Paycom Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Thunder $1.67, Pelicans $2.20
- Line: Thunder -3 ($1.91), Pelicans +3 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 236.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Thunder to win at $1.67. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Pelicans to win at $2.20.
The Thunder are 3-point favourites against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.91 currrently available at bet365.
For the underdog Pelicans (+3) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for Thunder vs Pelicans has been set at 236.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Thunder (-3) have a 51% chance of covering the line, while the 236.5-point Over/Under has a 53% chance of staying Under.
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Thunder vs Pelicans NBA Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Thunder at $1.67 with bet365 (62% probability)
- Line: Thunder -3 at $1.91 with bet365 (51% probability)
- Total Points: Under 236.5 at $1.91 with bet365 (53% probability)
Stats Insider's Thunder vs Pelicans best bets are based on world-class modelling and wagering expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Thunder vs Pelicans Best Bets
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Thunder vs Pelicans at Paycom Center this Tuesday has the Thunder prevailing 118-115.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Stats Insider has full coverage of Oklahoma City vs New Orleans on Tuesday, including pre-match predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Thunder vs Pelicans NBA Props Tips
Prop bets are an enjoyable way to wager on Thunder vs Pelicans without necessarily betting on the outcome of Tuesday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to lead the Thunder with 34 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, while Brandon Ingram is projected to finish with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the Pelicans.
Thunder Projected Box Score
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 34 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST
- Josh Giddey: 18 PTS, 8 REB, 6 AST
- Jalen Williams: 14 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST
- Luguentz Dort: 12 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
- Isaiah Joe: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST
Pelicans Projected Box Score
- Brandon Ingram: 24 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST
- Josh Richardson: 15 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST
- Trey Murphy: 14 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
- Jonas Valanciunas: 14 PTS, 10 REB, 2 AST
- Jose Alvarado: 12 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Oklahoma City vs New Orleans match-up at Paycom Center.
As always, check out Stats Insider's Value Summary for the best tips for every NBA game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Thunder vs Pelicans NBA 2023
The game between the Thunder and Pelicans at Paycom Center is scheduled to begin at 12:00pm AEDT on Tuesday.
- Game: Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Paycom Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
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