The Thunder will play the Pelicans on Saturday, December 7th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the New Orleans Pelicans set for Saturday, December 7th, 2024. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Oklahoma City Thunder currently have a 98.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the New Orleans Pelicans is 83.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Oklahoma City Thunder - The Oklahoma City Thunder currently have a 8-3 record as an away team. That standing puts them 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans start this matchup with a 4-7 record as a home team. They now rank 8th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Oklahoma City Thunder currently rank 9th (115.5) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the New Orleans Pelicans stand at 29th averaging 104.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 103.5 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder, ranking them 27th in the league. The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 8th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 116.4 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Oklahoma City Thunder have notched a 4-1 Western Northwest Division division record, while the New Orleans Pelicans possess a 0-2 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Oklahoma City Thunder have a 17-5 overall record, while the New Orleans Pelicans have a 5-18 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye scallywags! The Thunder be ready to strike down the Pelicans...
Fans in New Orleans be rowdy, swigging grog and shouting profanities...
Thunder be sailing in with a mighty 17-5 record, while Pelicans flounder...
Thunder be dominating their division, while Pelicans be sinking fast...
See you courtside at today's game. Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks. Look at this game's prop bets below.
Best Thunder at Pelicans Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Oklahoma City Thunder are -7.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +7.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 222.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 222.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the -350 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +275 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Thunder
Pelicans
12/07/24 7:10pm EST | -7.5 -115+7.5 -105 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +7.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder - Oklahoma City Thunder bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -7.5 Oklahoma City Thunder favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Oklahoma City Thunder at New Orleans Pelicans Prop Bets
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Thunder
Pelicans
Game to Overtime
12/07/24 7:10pm EST | Yes +1350No -5000Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
OKC at NOP 12/07/24 7:10pm EST | 106.5 o -120106.5 u -105Bet |
Thunder
Team Total Points
OKC at NOP 12/07/24 7:10pm EST | 115.5 o -115115.5 u -110Bet |
Alex Caruso
Points Scored
OKC at NOP 12/07/24 7:10pm EST | 6.5 o +1006.5 u -135Bet |
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Brandon Ingram
Points Scored
OKC at NOP 12/07/24 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -125Bet |
CJ McCollum
Points Scored
OKC at NOP 12/07/24 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
Dejounte Murray
Points Scored
OKC at NOP 12/07/24 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -130Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points Scored
OKC at NOP 12/07/24 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1258.5 u -105Bet |
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Isaiah Hartenstein
Points Scored
OKC at NOP 12/07/24 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o +10010.5 u -135Bet |
Jalen Williams
Points Scored
OKC at NOP 12/07/24 7:10pm EST | 21.5 o -13521.5 u +100Bet |
Javonte Green
Points Scored
OKC at NOP 12/07/24 7:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1154.5 u -115Bet |
Luguentz Dort
Points Scored
OKC at NOP 12/07/24 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1258.5 u -105Bet |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points Scored
OKC at NOP 12/07/24 7:10pm EST | 30.5 o -12030.5 u -110Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
OKC at NOP 12/07/24 7:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -120Bet |
Yves Missi
Points Scored
OKC at NOP 12/07/24 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -125Bet |
Brandon Ingram
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at NOP 12/07/24 7:10pm EST | 30.5 o -10530.5 u -125Bet |
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CJ McCollum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at NOP 12/07/24 7:10pm EST | 26.5 o -12026.5 u -110Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at NOP 12/07/24 7:10pm EST | 14.5 o -15514.5 u +115Bet |
Jalen Williams
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at NOP 12/07/24 7:10pm EST | 31.5 o -12031.5 u -110Bet |
Luguentz Dort
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at NOP 12/07/24 7:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -125Bet |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at NOP 12/07/24 7:10pm EST | 42.5 o -11042.5 u -120Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at NOP 12/07/24 7:10pm EST | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Oklahoma City Thunder | 22 | 5 | 0.815 | +2.0 | 11-2 | 11-3 | 4-1 | 16-5 | 114.8 | 103.1 | +11.7 | W7 | 9-1 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 5 | 24 | 0.172 | +20.0 | 4-10 | 1-14 | 0-4 | 3-13 | 104.9 | 116.7 | -11.8 | L6 | 1-9 |
Oklahoma City Thunder & New Orleans Pelicans Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Oklahoma City Thunder Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Thunder | +390 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +50000 Bet |
Oklahoma City Thunder & New Orleans Pelicans Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, December 7th, 2024 at 7:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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