The Oklahoma City Thunder (67-14) and New Orleans Pelicans (21-60) will meet in the NBA this afternoon. Tipoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The game will broadcast live on Gulf Coast Sports and NBA League Pass.
The Thunder are 12.5-point favorites over the Pelicans on the spread (Thunder -12.5), with the over/under set at 232.5 total points. Oklahoma City is a -750 favorite to win outright, while New Orleans is +525 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Thunder vs. Pelicans predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, April 13.
Thunder vs. Pelicans Picks, Prediction
My Pelicans vs. Thunder best bet is on Oklahoma City to cover the spread, with the best line currently available at BetMGM. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
My Pick: Thunder -12.5
Thunder vs. Pelicans Odds
| Thunder Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-12.5 -110 | 232.5 -110o / -110u | -750 |
| Pelicans Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+12.5 -110 | 232.5 -110o / -110u | +525 |
- Thunder vs. Pelicans spread: Thunder -12.5
- Thunder vs. Pelicans over/under: 232.5 total points
- Thunder vs. Pelicans moneyline: Thunder -750, Pelicans +525
- Thunder vs. Pelicans best bet:Thunder -12.5 (-110)
Thunder vs. Pelicans Preview
One more chance to bet on the wagon that was the Thunder ATS this regular season. Oklahoma City went 54-27 (67%) ATS this season, just an absolute monster.
Sure, they’re resting players, as they should as the No.1 seed, but this team is deep and disciplined. Their bench guys often play with their G-League affiliate, the Blue. They are not a typical reserve squad.
Meanwhile, how about this trend: underdogs of 11.5 or more on the last day of the season are just 9-20 ATS since 2014-15. OKC doesn’t have any reason to win, but that’s not the point. That’s not how the Thunder approach these games.
The Pelicans are still playing some decent role guys, which is why the line is as short as it is with OKC resting. But I think OKC is good enough in scheme and system to win comfortably anyway. It’s what they do.
Thunder vs. Pelicans Best Bet
- Thunder -12.5 (-110)
Pelicans vs. Thunder Betting Trends
