The Oklahoma City Thunder (49-21) take on the New Orleans Pelicans'(44-27) Tuesday with tip-off from Smoothie King Center set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Thunder vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Tied 1-1
OKC had a 4-game winning streak snapped with a 118-93 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks Sunday. G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had just 12 points on 5-for-12 shooting. It was his lowest point total since his 3rd game of the season Oct. 19. The Thunder sit in 2nd in the West, 1 game behind the Denver Nuggets and a half-game ahead of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Pels sit in 4th place, 6 1/2 behind the leader and 5 1/2 behind the Thunder. NOLA has won 2 straight, despite being without F Brandon Ingram (knee), and they’re 8-2 over the last 10. F Zion Williamson is carrying the load with 27+ points in 7 of 8.