Pelicans-Thunder Prediction, Odds, Pick, How to Watch

The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in an early-season showdown in OKC. We're here to share our NBA odds series, make a Pelicans-Thunder prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch.

The Pelicans lost 130-102 to the Golden State Warriors at home on Monday. Initially, it was close early, with the score being 59-57 at halftime. But a poor third quarter sunk the flight of the Pelicans, and they could not recover. Sadly, they shot only 40.9 percent from the field, including just 25.6 percent from the triples, where they made only 10 of 39 shots. The Pelicans also only made 61.5 percent of their free throws. Additionally, the Warriors demolished them on the board 64-39. The Warriors also had 21 offensive rebounds. Also, the Pelicans committed 11 turnovers.

CJ McCollum had 19 points while shooting just 7 for 21 while also going 2 for 8 from the 3-point line. Additionally, Zion Williamson finished with 19 points while shooting 7 for 15. Jordan Hawkins added 14 points. Likewise, Jonas Valanciunas added 11 points.

The Thunder defeated the Detroit Pistons 124-112. Initially, they built an early 12-point lead, and they never looked back. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 32 points and nine rebounds. Additionally, Josh Giddey added 21 points and seven rebounds. Chet Holmgren had 14 points.

The Thunder shot 53 percent from the field, including 44.8 percent from the triples. Also, they hit 82.1 percent of their free throws. The Thunder finished with 44 rebounds. Likewise, they blocked 10 shots and had nine steals. But they also committed 15 turnovers.

The Pelicans won 3 of 4 last season. Also, they won both games in Oklahoma City. But they won both games by three points each.

Here are the NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel. 

NBA Odds: Pelicans-Thunder Odds

New Orleans Pelicans: +3.5 (-110)

Oklahoma City Thunder: -3.5 (-110)

Over: 227.5 (-110)

Under: 227.5 (-110)

How to Watch Pelicans vs. Thunder

Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30 PM PT

TV: Bally Sports Southwest and ESPN

Stream: fuboTV (Click for free trial)

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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