Thunder vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 2 November 2023
Last updated: Nov 1, 2023, 11:32PM | Published: Nov 1, 2023, 12:58AM
The Oklahoma City Thunder square off with the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Paycom Center on Thursday, commencing at 10:30am AEDT.
Led by star players Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey and Jalen Williams, the Thunder are looking to overcome a Pelicans side that includes Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum and Jordan Hawkins.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Thunder vs Pelicans, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Thunder vs Pelicans
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Thursday's Oklahoma City-New Orleans NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Thunder a 66% chance of defeating the Pelicans at Paycom Center.
More: Thunder vs Pelicans Match Centre
Thunder vs Pelicans: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Paycom Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Thunder $1.62, Pelicans $2.40
- Line: Thunder -3.5 ($1.91), Pelicans +3.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 227.5 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, bet365 currently has the Thunder at $1.62. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Pelicans at $2.40.
The Thunder are listed as 3.5-point favourites against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.91 currently on offer at PointsBet.
For the underdog Pelicans (+3.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for Thunder vs Pelicans has been set at 227.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91, while bet365 currently has odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Thunder (-3.5) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 227.5 points has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Thunder vs Pelicans: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Oklahoma City at $1.62 with bet365 (66% probability)
- Line: Thunder -3.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (52% probability)
- Total Points: Under 227.5 at $1.91 with bet365 (51% probability)
Our Thunder vs Pelicans best bets are based on complex simulations and gambling intelligence to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
Thunder vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Thunder vs Pelicans at Paycom Center this Thursday has the Thunder winning 115-111.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Thunder vs Pelicans: Player Props
Player props are an exciting way to bet on Thunder vs Pelicans without necessarily betting on the outcome of Thursday's game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best information available to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to lead the Thunder with 31 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, while Zion Williamson is projected to finish with 27 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the Pelicans.
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 31 | 6 | 5 |
| Josh Giddey | 17 | 8 | 6 |
| Jalen Williams | 17 | 5 | 4 |
| Chet Holmgren | 16 | 6 | 2 |
| Luguentz Dort | 15 | 6 | 2 |
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 27 | 7 | 4 |
| CJ McCollum | 22 | 4 | 7 |
| Jordan Hawkins | 15 | 5 | 3 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 13 | 11 | 2 |
| Matt Ryan | 10 | 2 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Oklahoma City vs New Orleans game at Paycom Center.
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Thunder vs Pelicans: Preview
The NBA game between the Thunder and Pelicans at Paycom Center is scheduled to start at 10:30am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Thursday 2 November 2023
- Time: 10:30am AEDT
- Venue: Paycom Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our predictions for Oklahoma City vs New Orleans have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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