LiontipsNew Orleans vs. Oklahoma. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
On December 6, New Orleans, as a clear underdog, defeated Phoenix in a tough home game with a score of 126:124 and broke a streak of nine defeats. Brandon Ingram made the greatest contribution to the victory, scoring 29 points, making seven rebounds and three assists. C.J. McCollum recorded 25 points. Trey Murphy scored 19, Dejounte Murray - 17. Willie Green team (five wins and 18 losses) occupies 15th place in the Western Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
Pelicans star Zion Williamson is still out with the injury. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 draft is making good progress in his recovery from a strained left hamstring and will be reevaluated in about two weeks. Two of the team’s closest replacements, Jordan Hawkins and Jose Alvarado, will also miss the game for medical reasons.
Interesting facts for betting
- New Orleans averages 102 points in games against Oklahoma (statistics for the last ten games).
- The Pelicans have lost to the Thunder in their previous seven straight head-to-head meetings.
Estimated composition
Dejounte Murray - CJ McCollum - Brandon Ingram - Herbert Jones - Eve Missy.
Current form
Oklahoma has lost only one of its last seven games. On December 6, the Thunder routed Toronto 129-92 on the road. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed the most to the win, scoring 30 points, four rebounds and five assists. Jaylen Williams had 20 points, Isaiah Joe had 16. Ajay Mitchell and Kenrich Williams each scored 13. Mark Daignault’s team (17 wins and five losses) leads the Western Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
Starter Chet Holmgren has been in the team infirmary since mid-November. The basketball player suffered a fracture of the right iliac bone during a game against the Warriors, and the rehabilitation protocol for returning to play will be provided in eight to 10 weeks.
Interesting facts for betting
- Oklahoma averages 105 points in games against New Orleans (statistics for the last ten games).
The approximate amount is
Shay Gilgeous-Alexander - Isaiah Joe - Luguentz Dort - Jaylen Williams - Isaiah Hartenstein.
Trends
Bet Total Rebounds Missy 8.5
Missy averages eight rebounds per game.
1.87Ingram Total Assists Under 6.5
Ingram averages 5.3 assists per game.
1.88Tip and bets
Oklahoma approaches the game with New Orleans as a clear favorite. According to bookmaker analysts, the home team will have very little chance of success. And that true. The Pelicans have been showing disappointing results this season without their injured leaders. They are unlikely to repeat their success from last season and make it to the playoffs this season. Without a full roster, Green team is only capable of competing on equal terms with the same outsiders of the championship. The Thunder will have to achieve a victory over an opponent weakened by injuries.
Our prediction is Oklahoma City to win with a handicap of (-7.5) points including overtime at 1.81
Bet on total
New Orleans and Oklahoma have shown low scoring in their head-to-head encounters. The average for the last ten games is 206 points. Everything points to the fact that this time, both teams will not be able to please fans with an attacking and spectacular game.
Our prediction is under 220.5 points including overtime at 2.05
First quarter bet
Oklahoma will no doubt do everything possible to achieve another victory on the back of their successful trip to Canada. Daignault team will show from the first minutes that they are not going to upset their fans and will confidently take the lead in the score.
Our prediction is Oklahoma City to win the first quarter at 1.63
