New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick & Prediction 2/10/25
At 8:00 ET, the Thunder (-1262) will host the Pelicans (+749) in a Western Conference matchup. Oklahoma City (-15.5) has won five straight and is 42-9 overall, while New Orleans (12-40) has lost eight in a row.
The over/under line for this game is 234.5 points. Tip-off will take place at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, and the game can be seen on Gulf.
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK
The Pick: New Orleans Pelicans +15.5
This game will be played at Paycom Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, February 10th.
WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-115 in favor of the Thunder.
- Our projections have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishing with 30 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.
- From the field, we have the Thunder finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.4% and knocking down 12 threes.
Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog New Orleans?
The Pelicans dropped to 12-40 on the season after a 123-118 road loss to the Kings on Saturday. Despite being +8 point underdogs, New Orleans managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were set at 239.5, and the teams combined for 241 points.
New Orleans went on a 13-0 run early, taking the lead from 13-6 to 19-13. They led 65-54 at halftime but were outscored 45-22 in the 3rd quarter. The Pelicans tried to rally in the 4th, outscoring the Kings 31-24, but couldn’t complete the comeback.
Zion Williamson was unstoppable for the Pelicans in their loss to the Kings, scoring 40 points on 76.2% shooting. He added 13 points in the 4th quarter. CJ McCollum hit 6 threes at 54.5%, finishing with 31 points, including 9 in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.
Trey Murphy contributed 20 points, while Brandon Boston added 10 of his 11 points in the 2nd quarter. The Pelicans made 14 threes, shooting 38.9% from deep and 47.8% overall.
Defensively, the Pelicans struggled in the 3rd quarter, giving up 45 points, which contributed to their 123-118 loss to the Kings. They allowed Sacramento to shoot 47% from the field overall. New Orleans did a good job defending the three-point line, holding the Kings to just 11 threes on 26% shooting.
New Orleans sent the Kings to the free-throw line 33 times, where Sacramento converted 26 attempts. The Pelicans grabbed 34 defensive rebounds but gave up 11 offensive boards. They also added 12 steals and 8 blocks in the game.
Are Oklahoma City Ready for a Home Win?
Oklahoma City improved to 42-9 on the season with a 125-112 win over the Grizzlies on Saturday. The Thunder, who were favored by 1.5 points, covered the spread on the road. The total points for the game ended at 237, just under the 245-point line.
OKC took control early, outscoring Memphis 34-26 in the 1st quarter and 35-26 in the 2nd. They extended their lead to 104-83 after a 35-31 3rd quarter. The Grizzlies made a push with an 11-0 run in the 4th, but the Thunder held on despite being outscored 29-21 in the final period.
In the Thunder’s win over the Grizzlies, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 32 points, including 14 in the 3rd quarter, despite shooting just 30.8% from the field. Aaron Wiggins hit 8 threes at 61.5% efficiency, finishing with 26 points and 11 rebounds, while Jalen Williams added 25 points on 60% shooting.
Oklahoma City made 18 threes, shooting 42.9% from deep and from the field overall. Gilgeous-Alexander connected on 3 threes at a 60% rate, and Wiggins contributed 11 points in the opening quarter.
The Thunder held the Grizzlies to 112 points on Saturday, giving up 26 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters. They allowed 31 points in the 3rd and 29 in the 4th. Overall, Oklahoma City limited Memphis to 44% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Thunder gave up 12 threes on 42% shooting. They sent the Grizzlies to the line 39 times, where they converted 28 free throws. Oklahoma City recorded 34 defensive rebounds, allowed 10 offensive boards, and added 5 steals and 5 blocks.