LiontipsOklahoma vs. New Orleans. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Oklahoma City has won two of its last three games. In the game on November 12, the Thunder defeated the Clippers on their home court with a score of 134:128. The greatest contribution to the victory was made by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 45 points, made two rebounds and nine assists. Jaylen Williamson recorded 28 points, Luguentz Dort - 19. Mark Daignault team (nine wins and two losses) is in second place in the Western Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
Oklahoma doesn't have any particular problems with its roster.
Interesting facts for betting
Oklahoma averages 103 points against New Orleans.
Proposed lineup: Shea Gilgeous-Alexander - Isaiah Joe - Luguentz Dort - Aaron Wiggins - Jaylen Williamson.
Current form
New Orleans has suffered five defeats in a row. In the game on November 12, Willie Green team lost to Brooklyn on their home court with a score of 105:107. The best player on the losing team was Brandon Ingram, who scored 24 points. Yves Missy had a double-double (17 points, 11 rebounds, two assists). The Pelicans (three wins, eight losses) occupy 14th place in the West.
Disqualifications and injuries
New Orleans is suffering from a massive injury epidemic, with starting five player Zion Williamson still struggling to recover from an injury.
Interesting facts for betting
- New Orleans has lost the first half of its last six games of seven against Oklahoma City.
- The Thunder have defeated the Pelicans in their last six games.
Projected lineup: Brandon Boston - Brandon Ingram - Trey Murphy - Jeremiah Robinson-Earl - Eve Missy.
Trends
Bet Total Points Ingram Over 23.5
Ingram averages 22.7 points per game.
1.87Murray Total Rebounds Under 9.5
Murray averages 8.8 rebounds per game
1.88Tip and bets
Bookmakers do not believe in the success of New Orleans at all. BC experts consider Oklahoma to be the clear favorite of the upcoming match. The Pelicans are close to repeating their anti-records of the last championship this season. There are no prerequisites for the team from Louisiana to improve their game yet. The Thunder will have to achieve a convincing victory over an opponent weakened by injuries on their home court.
Our prediction is Oklahoma victory with a handicap of (-12.5) points, including overtime, at 1.70
Bet on total
Head-to-head matches between Oklahoma and New Orleans are usually not very productive. In the last ten games, the average was 206 points. There are no prerequisites for the teams to pay more attention to the attack this time. The match should not be productive.
Our prediction is total under 220.5 points including overtime at 1.83
Bet on the player
Gilgeous-Alexander played 75 games in the 2023/24 regular season and averaged 30.1 points per game. His rate is slightly lower this season — 27.1. But the 26-year-old point guard has shown with his game that he is capable of maintaining a decent level of scoring. The Canadian basketball player will have to demonstrate his sniper qualities this time around.
Our prediction is Gilgeous-Alexander total points over 30.5 including overtime at 1.87
