The'New Orleans Pelicans'(29-28) and'Oklahoma City Thunder (27-28) meet Monday at Paycom Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Thunder odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Pelicans failed to cover the spread as 3-point home underdogs Friday in a 118-107 loss vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers. F Brandon Ingram'scored a team-high 25 points as New Orleans’ 3-game win streak came to an end. The Pelicans are 6-2 against the spread (ATS) in their last 8 games vs. teams with a losing record.
The Thunder covered as 2.5-point underdogs Friday with a 138-129 win at the Portland Trail Blazers. G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied his career-high with 44 points for the Thunder, who have won 3 of their last 4 games. Oklahoma City is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games after a win.
This is their 3rd meeting this season. Oklahoma City covered as a 5.5-point road underdog in a 105-101 loss Nov. 28 and New Orleans covered as a 2-point road underdog in a 128-125 overtime win Dec. 23.