Pelicans vs. Thunder Predictions and Odds - Dec 26, 2021

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Pelicans vs. Thunder Predictions and Odds - Dec 26, 2021

The Oklahoma City Thunder and New Orleans Pelicans lock horns in the NBA at Paycom Center on Sunday, with tipoff at 7:00PM EST.

Dimers' best betting picks for Pelicans vs. Thunder, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured below.

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Who will win Pelicans vs. Thunder?

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

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Pelicans a 57% chance of beating the Thunder.

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Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Thunder are +2 underdogs against the Pelicans, with -112 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds available.

For the favored Pelicans (-2) to cover the spread, FanDuel Sportsbook also has the best odds on offer at -108.

FanDuel Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Thunder at +106. That means you can bet $100 to profit $106, earning a total payout of $206, if they win.

Meanwhile, BetMGM has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at -120, where you can risk $120 to win $100, for a total payout of $220, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 210.5 with Caesars Sportsbook, which has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Pelicans (-2) are a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 210.5 points is a 53% chance of going Over.

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Pelicans vs. Thunder Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for New Orleans vs. Oklahoma City at Paycom Center this Sunday has the Pelicans winning 107-105.

Use our interactive 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 Sunday's Pelicans-Thunder matchup, including pre-game predictions, top betting picks, and live updates.

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 the game itself.

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

Brandon Ingram is expected to lead the Pelicans with 27 points, 7 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: 27 PTS, 7 REB, 6 AST
  • Josh Hart: 14 PTS, 10 REB, 6 AST
  • Devonte' Graham: 14 PTS, 3 REB, 5 AST
  • Willy Hernangomez: 13 PTS, 15 REB, 1 AST
  • Herbert Jones: 9 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST

Thunder Projected Box Score

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 24 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST
  • Luguentz Dort: 17 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
  • Josh Giddey: 12 PTS, 7 REB, 6 AST
  • Tre Mann: 9 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST
  • Mike Muscala: 7 PTS, 2 REB, 1 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of Pelicans vs. Thunder on Sunday December 26, 2021.

 

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Pelicans vs. Thunder 2021 Game Info

When do the Thunder play the Pelicans?

  • Date: Sunday December 26, 2021
  • Time: 7:00PM EST / 4:00PM PST
  • Venue: Paycom Center

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Kevin Hansen specializes in NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL content, using data-driven insights for sports betting. He provides simple, actionable betting tips to help bettors find an edge and pick winners.

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