Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans Prediction NBA Tips 12/07/24

The Oklahoma City Thunder and New Orleans Pelicans meet Saturday night at the Smoothie King Center. Here is an Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans prediction. This article contains a selection between the Oklahoma City Thunder and New Orleans Pelicans.

Oklahoma City Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in good form, having won six of their last seven games overall, and they will be looking to keep going after making light work of the Raptors in a 129-92 road win on Thursday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 30 points and five assists, Jalen Williams added 20 points while Isaiah Joe contributed 16 points. As a team, the Thunder shot 48 percent from the field and 17 of 47 from the 3-point line as they outscored the Raptors from the start and were never in danger after dominating the first half 67-42. Luguentz Dort had a difficult game with just six points on three of twelve shots from the field, but was rarely needed as the game ended before halftime, allowing the Thunder to rest their starters early.

New Orleans Pelicans

Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans have been in terrible shape, having lost a total of 15 of their last 17 games, but they will feel much better after ending a nine-game losing streak with a 126-124 win over the Suns on Thursday have . Brandon Ingram led the team with 29 points, seven rebounds and three assists on 10 of 19 shooting, CJ McCollum added 25 points with six assists while Trey Murphy came off the bench with 19 points. As a team, the Pelicans shot 49 percent from the field and 14 of 36 from the 3-point line while struggling to gain momentum, scoring just 20 points in the second quarter, leaving them behind by 13 points before falling in the 45 points in the second quarter exploded in the third quarter to retake the lead and secure the surprising home win.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

The Thunder are still missing Jaylin Williams and Chet Holmgren, while the Pelicans are still missing Zion Williamson, Jose Alverado and Jordan Hawkins. The Pelicans were able to snap out of their panic with a much-needed win over the undermanned Suns in their last game, but they were absolutely ice cold before that win, so I’m definitely more interested in the Thunder staying hot with another big win on this place.

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