Thunder vs. Pelicans Prediction and Odds - Apr 12, 2023

The New Orleans Pelicans square off with the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2022 NBA Play-In Tournament at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday, commencing at 9:30PM ET.

The NBA Play-In Tournament involves the teams that ranked 7th through 10th in each conference, including the Thunder and Pelicans, competing for a berth in this year's NBA Playoffs.

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

Who will win Thunder vs. Pelicans?

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

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Pelicans a 70% chance of defeating the Thunder.

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Thunder vs. Pelicans Current Odds

• Spread: Pelicans -5 (-110), Thunder +5 (-106)
• Moneyline: Pelicans -210, Thunder +190
• Total: Over/Under 226.5 (-110/-105)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Pelicans are listed as -5 favorites against the Thunder, with -110 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Thunder (+5) to cover the spread, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -106.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at -210. That means you can risk $210 to win $100, for a total payout of $310, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Thunder at +190, where you can put down $100 to profit $190, earning a total payout of $290, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 226.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Pelicans (-5) are a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 226.5 points is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Thunder vs. Pelicans

• Spread: Pelicans -5 @ -110 via PointsBet (52% probability)
• Moneyline: Pelicans @ -210 via FanDuel Sportsbook (70% probability)
• Total: Under 226.5 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed modeling and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible plays every time.

Despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 226.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (-105) that are available from DraftKings Sportsbook.

Thunder vs. Pelicans Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Oklahoma City vs. New Orleans at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday has the Pelicans winning 116-110.

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

Thunder vs. Pelicans Player Props

Prop bets are a popular way to wager on Oklahoma City vs. New Orleans without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.

DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to lead the Thunder with 35 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, while Brandon Ingram is projected to have 27 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the Pelicans.

Thunder Projected Box Score

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 35 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST
• Josh Giddey: 20 PTS, 9 REB, 7 AST
• Luguentz Dort: 17 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST
• Isaiah Joe: 12 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST
• Aaron Wiggins: 10 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST

Pelicans Projected Box Score

• Brandon Ingram: 27 PTS, 6 REB, 7 AST
• CJ McCollum: 26 PTS, 4 REB, 8 AST
• Trey Murphy: 17 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST
• Jonas Valanciunas: 16 PTS, 13 REB, 2 AST
• Herbert Jones: 10 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting analysis before Thunder vs. Pelicans on Wednesday April 12, 2023.

Thunder vs. Pelicans 2023 Game Info

Wednesday's game between the Pelicans and Thunder at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to begin at 9:30PM ET.

• Who: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans
• Date: Wednesday April 12, 2023
• Time: 9:30PM ET / 6:30PM PT
• Venue: Smoothie King Center

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