Pelicans vs. Thunder Prediction and Odds - Dec 23, 2022

The Oklahoma City Thunder take on the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Paycom Center on Friday, beginning at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Pelicans vs. Thunder, plus our score prediction, best odds and player props, are featured in this article.

Who will win Pelicans vs. Thunder?

Using trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Pelicans-Thunder NBA game 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Thunder a 58% chance of defeating the Pelicans.

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Pelicans vs. Thunder Game Odds

• Spread: Thunder -1.5 (-107), Pelicans +1.5 (-105)
• Moneyline: Thunder -120, Pelicans +114
• Total: Over/Under 233.5 (-107/-107)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Thunder are -1.5 favorites against the Pelicans, with -107 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Pelicans (+1.5) to cover the spread, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -105.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Thunder at -120. That means you can risk $120 to win $100, for a total payout of $220, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at +114, where you can bet $100 to profit $114, earning a total payout of $214, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 233.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -107, as well as the best odds for the Under at -107.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Pelicans and Thunder are a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 233.5-point Over/Under is a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Pelicans vs. Thunder

• Spread: Thunder -1.5 @ -107 via PointsBet (50% probability)
• Moneyline: Thunder @ -120 via PointsBet (58% probability)
• Total: Under 233.5 @ -107 via PointsBet (54% probability)

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Pelicans vs. Thunder Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for New Orleans vs. Oklahoma City at Paycom Center on Friday has the Thunder prevailing 117-114.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Friday's Pelicans-Thunder matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Pelicans vs. Thunder Player Props

Looking for New Orleans vs. Oklahoma City prop bets and player prop picks? DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.

CJ McCollum is expected to lead the Pelicans with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to have 29 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists for the Thunder.

Pelicans Projected Box Score

• CJ McCollum: 22 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST
• Jonas Valanciunas: 16 PTS, 12 REB, 3 AST
• Trey Murphy: 13 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST
• Willy Hernangomez: 12 PTS, 8 REB, 2 AST
• Naji Marshall: 12 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST

Thunder Projected Box Score

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 29 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST
• Luguentz Dort: 15 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
• Josh Giddey: 13 PTS, 7 REB, 5 AST
• Jalen Williams: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
• Isaiah Joe: 10 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting insights before Pelicans vs. Thunder on Friday December 23, 2022.

Pelicans vs. Thunder 2022 Game Info

Friday's action between the Thunder and Pelicans at Paycom Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
• Date: Friday December 23, 2022
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Paycom Center

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