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Free NBA betting picks, odds, predictions for the Pelicans vs. Thunder on 4/12/2023. Our best bets and top NBA picks for moneylines, over/unders and more.
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans, another article in our weekly series of free NBA betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free NBA betting breakdown article is for Wednesday, April 12th.
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Today's Betting Overview - Thunder @ Pelicans
The Thunder take on the Pelicans on Wednesday, April 12th at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NBA games throughout the 2022-2023 season.
- Matchup: Oklahoma City Thunder (40-42) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (42-40)
- Date: Wednesday, April 12th
- Time: 9:30 PM ET
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
Today's NBA Sportsbook Odds - Thunder @ Pelicans
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Thunder
- Kenrich Williams (Out) Wrist
- Aleksej Pokusevski (Out) Knee
- Chet Holmgren (Out) Foot
Pelicans
- Larry Nance Jr. (Questionable) Ankle
- Zion Williamson (Out) Hamstring
- Jose Alvarado (Out) Lower Leg
- EJ Liddell (Out) Knee
Oklahoma City Thunder - NBA Betting Analysis
After taking down the Grizzlies by a score of 115-100, the Thunder are riding a two-game win streak. Jared Butler led the way in scoring with 25 points. Not only did Oklahoma City win the game, but they also covered the spread as 2.0-point favorites.
With the win, the team has moved to 40-42, placing them 10th in the Western Conference. So far this season, they have gone 24-17 at home and 16-25 on the road. The Thunder have a two-game win streak against the spread and have an overall ATS mark of 46-35.
This season, the Thunder's offense has been excellent, ranking 5th in the NBA at 117.5 points per game. Oklahoma City has averaged 117 points per contest over their last five games. Oklahoma City has used pace to their advantage this season, averaging 101.4 possessions per game, which is the 6th most in the league. This up-tempo style has made up for a three-point field goal percentage of 35.6% (19th). In terms of getting to the free-throw line, the Thunder are 18th in the NBA in attempts while connecting at a rate of 80.9%.
Oklahoma City's defense is currently ranked 19th in the league at 111.8 points allowed per game. Oklahoma City is hovering around the league average despite forcing turnovers at a below-average rate of 12.5 per game. Also, the unit has struggled to clean up the defensive glass, ranking 29th in defensive rebounds per game. So far, opponents have hit 45.9% of their field goal attempts and 35.0% of their looks from deep.
New Orleans Pelicans - NBA Betting Analysis
In New Orleans' most recent game, Brandon Ingram led the team in scoring with 42 points, but the Pelicans fell to the Timberwolves by a score of 113-108 to the Timberwolves. Going into the game, oddsmakers had New Orleans as the 2.5-point underdog, resulting in an ATS loss for the team.
Now, the Pelicans' overall record sits at 42-40, placing them 9th in the Western Conference. The team's current record at home is 27-14 and 15-26 on the road. New Orleans' record against the spread is below .500 at 39-42.
In their last five games, the Pelicans have averaged 116 points per contest which is similar to their season average. Overall, New Orleans is ranked 16th in the league with a scoring average of 114.4 points per game. The Pelicans have struggled with three-point shooting, making only 36.4% of their attempts, placing them just 16th in the league. Their overall field goal percentage enters as 48.0% (25th). Additionally, the team's pace of play is slower than the league average, at 99.3 possessions per game, placing them 15th. In terms of getting to the line, the Pelicans are 18th in attempts and 7th in free-throw shooting percentage.
New Orleans' defense will take the court ranked 19th in the league at 111.8 points per game. Despite their struggles on the defensive glass, ranking 37.3 in defensive rebounds per contest, and generating turnovers at a below-average rate of 14.0 per game, the unit has managed to maintain league-average numbers. So far, opponents have shot 45.9% from the field and 35.0% from beyond the arc.
Today's NBA Betting Pick - Thunder vs. Pelicans
The Pelicans currently have the leg up in this year's season series against the Thunder. Across four games, the Pelicans have a record of 3-1. In the last head-to-head matchup, the Pelicans were favored by 6.0 points. With their 105-101 win, they also covered the spread. The oddsmakers had the over/under line set at 232.5 points, which the teams did not surpass.
In the Thunder's previous five games as the favorite, they have a straight-up record of 1-4 while going 1-4 against the spread. Across their last three road games, they are 1-2 ATS and 1-2 straight up. Their previous ten games have an over/under mark of 4-6 with an average of 228 points per contest.
Across New Orleans' last five games at home, they have an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 3-2 straight-up. As the favorite, the Pelicans are 2-1 straight up on an average scoring differential of 1 point per game. This has led to an ATS mark of 1-1-1. Their previous ten games have ended in an average of 225 points per game and an over/under mark of 3-7.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: NO -5.5
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Under 226.0
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