Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans 4/12/23 – On Wednesday night in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament, 10th seed Oklahoma City takes on 9th seed New Orleans for a chance at facing Denver in the first round of playoffs. NBA betting guides can help you pick your best team and place your bets accordingly.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 9:30 PM ET
Location: Smoothie King Center New Orleans, LA
TV: ESPN
Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans 4/12/23 Betting Odds
Thunder
Moneyline: +185
Spread: +5.5 (-110)
Total: 228 over 9-110)
Pelicans
Moneyline: -215
Spread: -5.5 (-110)
Total: 228 under (-110)
Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Analysis
The OKC Thunder earned a victory against the Grizzlies with a final of 115-100. Jared Butler was an important factor in this contest, shooting 47.6% from the field and dishing out 4 assists for his efforts. Oklahoma City enters this weekend’s game with a record of 40-42 for the year, surrendering possession 13.0 times per game and committing 21.0 personal fouls per contest. As a unit, they have pulled down 43.6 boards per contest and passed out 2,002 assists this year – which ranks 21st in the league when it comes to passing accuracy. On outside shots, Oklahoma City is hitting 35.6% while shooting 80.9% from beyond the perimeter and average scoring performance of 117.5 points per contest while shooting 46.5% from behind the arc. On defense, the Thunder are forcing 16.8 turnovers per game and drawing 20.4 personal fouls. They concede 35.8% on 3-pointers and rank 19th in basketball in terms of Points Per Game allowed. Their field goal percentage is 47.4% and they allow 46.6 boards per contest as a basketball team; additionally, they rank 20th in terms of assists allowed this season with 2,126 surrendered to opponents.
Last time they played on the hardwood, the New Orleans Pelicans came away from this one with a loss by a score of 113-108 against the Timberwolves. Brandon Ingram was one of the major contributors for the Pelicans throughout the contest. New Orleans currently holds a record of 42-40, having committed 20.5 fouls per game and connecting on 79.3% from the free throw line. They assist teammates 25.9 times per contest while giving up possession 14.6 times. New Orleans has scored 9,378 points this year while pulling down 43.7 rebounds per contest. As an offensive unit, they are hitting on 48.0% from the floor – ranking them 11th in basketball for this statistic. The Pelicans defense ranks 9th in the NBA in points per game allowed with 112.5. They force 15.0 turnovers per game and opponents shoot 47.2% from the field; New Orleans gives up 33.9% on 3-pointers and opponents make 77.9% of their foul shots; they allow 24.9 assists and 41.8 total rebounds per game, which ranks them 8th and 5th respectively in basketball statistics.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Against the Spread
Oklahoma City are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oklahoma City’s last 9 games. Oklahoma City are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games against New Orleans. Oklahoma City are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against New Orleans. Oklahoma City are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on the road.
New Orleans are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games. The total has gone UNDER in 10 of New Orleans’ last 13 games. New Orleans are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games. New Orleans are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home. New Orleans are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Free Pick
New Orleans had difficulty against Minnesota in their regular season finale, which has forced them into this matchup where a loss could spell the end for their season. Even without Williamson, New Orleans still has Ingram and McCollum on offense which gives them some offensive options. Plus, home-court advantage could prove crucial in this game. Take the Pelicans here to cover the spread as per the basketball betting experts.
Free Pick: New Orleans Pelicans -5.5 (-110)
