Pelicans vs. Thunder Predictions and Odds - Dec 15, 2021

The Oklahoma City Thunder square off with the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Paycom Center on Wednesday, commencing at 8:00 PM EST.

Dimers' free betting picks for Pelicans vs. Thunder, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured in this article.

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Who will win Pelicans vs. Thunder?

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Pelicans-Thunder NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Pelicans a 63% chance of defeating the Thunder.

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Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Thunder are +4.5 underdogs versus the Pelicans, with -110 at BetMGM the best odds available.

For the favored Pelicans (-4.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds on offer at -110.

DraftKings Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Thunder at +165, which means you can bet $100 to profit $165, earning a total payout of $265, if they win.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at -184, where you can risk $184 to win $100, for a total payout of $284, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 212 with PointsBet, which has the best odds for the Over at -105, while Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds for the Under at -110.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Thunder (+4.5) are a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 212 points is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Pelicans vs. Thunder

• Spread: Thunder +4.5 at -110 with BetMGM (52% probability)
• Moneyline: Thunder Win at +165 with DraftKings Sportsbook
• Over/Under: Over 212 at -105 with PointsBet (51% probability)

While the Pelicans are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Thunder moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Pelicans vs. Thunder Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for New Orleans vs. Oklahoma City at Paycom Center on Wednesday has the Pelicans winning 108-104.

Use our dynamic widget below to explore the latest Spread, Over/Under and Moneyline probabilities and odds for the game, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full coverage of Wednesday's Pelicans-Thunder matchup, including pre-game predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Pelicans vs. Thunder Player Props

Prop bets are an exciting way to wager on New Orleans vs. Oklahoma City without necessarily betting on the outcome of Wednesday's game itself.

DimersBOT uses the best information available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.

Brandon Ingram is expected to lead the way for the Pelicans with 28 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to have 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the Thunder.

Pelicans Projected Box Score

• Brandon Ingram: 28 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST
• Jonas Valanciunas: 16 PTS, 14 REB, 2 AST
• Devonte' Graham: 15 PTS, 2 REB, 5 AST
• Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
• Josh Hart: 12 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST

Thunder Projected Box Score

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 24 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST
• Tre Mann: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 0 AST
• Josh Giddey: 11 PTS, 8 REB, 6 AST
• Darius Bazley: 10 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST
• Ty Jerome: 9 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting insights before Pelicans vs. Thunder on Wednesday December 15, 2021.

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Pelicans vs. Thunder 2021 Game Info

When do the Thunder play the Pelicans?

• Date: Wednesday December 15, 2021
• Time: 8:00 PM EST / 5:00 PM PST
• Venue: Paycom Center

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