Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds for Game 3
The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of their opening series. Can Jonas Valanciunas and the Pelicans pull the upset at home on Saturday afternoon? Matt McCuen breaks down this matchup and provides his best betting pick in Thunder vs. Pelicans.
Matt McCuen - April 27, 2024, 9:30 AM EDT
5 minOklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds for Game 3
The Oklahoma City Thunder and the New Orleans Pelicans will clash from the Big Easy on Saturday night.
MIAMI HEAT VS. BOSTON CELTICS GAME 2 DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: April 27, 2024
- Start Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: TNT
Thunder vs. Pelicans GAME 3 ODDS
- Spread: Thunder -1 (-110), Pelicans +1 (-107)
- Total Odds: O 208.5 (-110), U 208.5 (-109)
- Moneyline Odds: Thunder (-110), Pelicans (-110)
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
The Thunder roll into this contest with a 2-0 lead.
If the Thunder can win tonight, they will take a commanding lead in this series.
The Pelicans desperately need to get a win tonight to keep their season alive.
New Orleans feels as if they should have won game one of the series.
Game two was a no-contest as the Thunder rolled past the Pelicans.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been the star of this Thunder team. SGA leads the way with 30.1 points per game and 6.2 assists.
Jalen Williams has added 19.1 points per game and 4.5 assists.
Chet Holmgren has been outstanding, with 16.5 points and a team-best 7.9 rebounds.
New Orleans knows tonight is their best chance to get back in this series.
The Pels continue to play without their star Zion Williamson.
Williamson is the team's leading scorer with 22.9 points per game.
Brandon Ingram ranks second on the team, scoring 20.8 points and a team-high 5.7 assists.
CJ McCollum leads the Pels with 17.5 points per game in the playoffs.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans Pick
This line screams Pelicans.
Despite the Thunder rolling in Game 2, the Pelicans match up well with the Thunder.
The Pels will need to keep playing inside out, with Jonas Valanciunas leading the way.
This is a do-or-die spot for New Orleans, and they will rise to the challenge at home.
Pick: New Orleans Pelicans ML +100 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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