LiontipsNew Orleans Pelicans - Oklahoma City Thunder: betting tip and bets on the NBA match
Command Analysis
Current form
The Pelicans haven't been able to use their trump cards this season, although to be honest, there haven't been many of them. The team traded its main asset, Brandon Ingram, but the star player was unable to enter the floor due to injury.
In the last game, New Orleans was defeated by Miami at home (104:153). The team tried to resist, but nothing happened, and the initiative completely passed to the opponent. Of the entire squad, one can only mention the game of Jamal Kane, who scored 25 points. This defeat was the sixth in a row. In the next match, Willie Green's team will face the leader of the West, so the chances of success are slim.
Disqualifications and injuries
Brandon Boston, Bruce Brown, Jordan Hawkins, Herbert Jones, Carlo Matkovic, C. J. McCollum, Yves Missy, Trey Murphy, Jejante Murray, Kelly Olynyk and Zion Williamson will not play in the next match due to injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
The Pelicans cannot win for six games.
The approximate line-up: Robinson - Brooks, Kelly - Alvarado, Peyton.
Current form
Thunder have shown enviable stability throughout the season. The head coach has found a balance between defense and attack, so it is not surprising to see the club among the leaders of the West. By the way, the team qualified for the playoffs from the first place.
Oklahoma has won three in a row, defeating the Lakers (136:120), Phoenix (125:112) and Utah (145:111). In the match against Ozerny, Mark Deino's team set a record by winning the 51st victory of the season with a difference of 10+ points - this is an absolute NBA record. And, as we can see, the club does not stop there. There's a game ahead against the underdog New Orleans, so there's a chance to continue the series and approach the playoffs in great shape.
Disqualifications and injuries
Alex Caruso, Ousmane Dieng, Legenz Dort, Shay Gilges-Alexander, Isaah Hartenstein, Chet Holmgren, Nicola Topic and Kason Wallace will not play on the floor due to health problems.
Interesting facts for betting
The last nine face-to-face matches ended in favor of the Thunder.
Approximate line-up: Williams - Jones, Williams - Joe, Uggins.
Trends
The rate is the 1st quarter. Oklahoma's victory
In 4 of the last 5 head-to-head matches, the Thunder won in the first quarter.
1.451st quarterbet: total less than 57.5 points
In 2 of the last 5 face-to-face matches in the first quarter, more than 57 points were scored.
2.07Tip and bets
New Orleans is in the penultimate place of the Western Conference. The team has not been able to choose the right direction this season and is in a state of restructuring. The Pelicans are far from optimal shape, so it will be difficult to prove themselves against the leader.
Oklahoma finishes the season as the clear favorite. The team has won three in a row and does not mind ending the regular season on a high note. Thunder have played well in recent matches, and it seems that this trend will continue. In our opinion, the Thunderbolts will perform well again.
Our betting tip is for Oklahoma to win with a head start (-10.5) points for 1.79
Bet on the total
New Orleans has nothing to lose, and in the last match of the season, you can play outdoor basketball with an emphasis on attack. Oklahoma adheres to an aggressive style and is unlikely to deviate from this tactic. We assume that the rivals will prove themselves, and the overall total will be broken.
Betting Tip - total more than 233 points in 1.67
Betting on statistics
Of course, Oklahoma has a better chance of success, and anyway the team is in great shape. In our opinion, the hosts are in for a rout, as the club has been performing terribly defensively lately, and the guests will prove themselves in attack and break through the individual total.
Prediction – Oklahoma's individual total is over 123.5 points in 1.90
