Thunder vs. Pelicans Prediction and Odds - Mar 11, 2023

NBA action continues on Saturday at 8:30PM ET as the Oklahoma City Thunder lock horns with the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.

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

Who will win Thunder vs. Pelicans?

Using high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Thunder-Pelicans NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Pelicans a 56% chance of defeating the Thunder.

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Thunder vs. Pelicans Game Odds

• Spread: Pelicans -1.5 (+100), Thunder +1.5 (-120)
• Moneyline: Pelicans -110, Thunder -104
• Total: Over/Under 232 (-110/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Pelicans are -1.5 favorites versus the Thunder, with +100 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Thunder (+1.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on the market at -120.

In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Pelicans and Thunder are currently at minus-money betting odds on the moneyline.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at -110. That means you can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Thunder at -104, where you can risk $104 to win $100, for a total payout of $204, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 232 with PointsBet, which currently 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 have access to in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Pelicans (-1.5) are a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 232-point Over/Under is a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Thunder vs. Pelicans

• Spread: Pelicans -1.5 @ +100 via BetMGM (52% probability)
• Moneyline: Pelicans @ -110 via PointsBet (56% probability)
• Total: Under 232 @ -110 via PointsBet (53% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and gambling intelligence to serve you the best possible plays 24/7.

Thunder vs. Pelicans Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Oklahoma City vs. New Orleans at Smoothie King Center on Saturday has the Pelicans winning 116-114.

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

Thunder vs. Pelicans Player Props

Prop bets are a common way to wager on Thunder vs. Pelicans without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.

DimersBOT uses the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Smoothie King Center.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to step up for the Thunder with 33 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, while CJ McCollum is projected to have 23 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the Pelicans.

Thunder Projected Box Score

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 33 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST
• Josh Giddey: 18 PTS, 8 REB, 6 AST
• Luguentz Dort: 16 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST
• Isaiah Joe: 12 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST
• Aaron Wiggins: 7 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST

Pelicans Projected Box Score

• CJ McCollum: 23 PTS, 5 REB, 7 AST
• Jonas Valanciunas: 16 PTS, 12 REB, 2 AST
• Josh Richardson: 15 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST
• Trey Murphy: 12 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST
• Herbert Jones: 9 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Thunder vs. Pelicans on Saturday March 11, 2023.

Thunder vs. Pelicans 2023 Game Info

Saturday's game between the Pelicans and Thunder at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to start at 8:30PM ET.

• Who: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans
• Date: Saturday March 11, 2023
• Time: 8:30PM ET / 5:30PM PT
• Venue: Smoothie King Center

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