Thunder vs. Pelicans prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - April 21

Updated Apr. 21, 2024 9:22 p.m. ET

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In Game 1 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, the Oklahoma City Thunder will go up against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Thunder are currently strong 9-point favorites over the Pelicans. The over/under is 215.5 points for the game.

Here is everything you need to know to know about the Thunder-Pelicans game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Thunder vs. Pelicans Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

When: Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 9:30 PM ET
Where: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
TV: TNT and BSOK

Thunder vs Pelicans Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Thunder	-9	-110	-110	215.5	-110	-110	-375	+295

Thunder vs. Pelicans Prediction

ATS Pick: Pelicans (+ 9)
O/U Pick: Over (215.5)
Score Prediction: Thunder 118 - Pelicans 111

Thunder vs. Pelicans Betting Insights

Thunder games have gone over 215.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total, 65 times (out of 82) this season.
This season, 61 of the Pelicans' 82 games have had a combined total of more than 215.5 points scored.
The two teams average a combined 19.7 more points per game (235.2) than this game's over/under of 215.5 points.
Opponents of the two teams average a combined 7.9 more points per game, 223.4, than this game's total of 215.5 points.
Oklahoma City has won 47, or 77%, of the 61 contests in which it was the favorite this year.
New Orleans has come away with 19 wins in the 33 contests it has been listed as the underdog this season.
In the last three head-to-head meetings, Oklahoma City has a 2-1 record against New Orleans.
The Thunder also hold a 2-1 advantage against the spread when squaring off against the Pelicans.
The Thunder beat the point spread in their past four games, and were favored in all of those contests.

Oklahoma City Thunder

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Thunder Recent Trends

The Thunder have gone 7-3 over their last 10 games, with a 5-5 record against the spread during that span.
Oklahoma City's average total over the last 10 games is 10.2 points more than the 215.5 total given for this matchup.
Against the spread, the Thunder are 46-35-1 this year.
So far this season, Oklahoma City has been installed as favorites by a 9-point margin or more 22 times and are 14-8 ATS in those matchups.
Thunder games this year have eclipsed the over/under 45 times in 82 opportunities (54.9%).
The 120.1 points per game the Thunder record are 9.4 more points than the Pelicans allow (110.7).
Oklahoma City has a 43-22 record against the spread and a 52-13 record overall when scoring more than 110.7 points.
This season, the Thunder have a 49.9% shooting percentage from the field, which is 3.5% higher than the 46.4% of shots the Pelicans' opponents have made.
When playing at home, the Thunder have a better record against the spread (27-14-0) compared to their ATS record in road games (19-21-1).
When it comes to point totals, Oklahoma City hits the over less consistently at home, as it has exceeded the total 21 times in 41 opportunities this season (51.2%). On the road, it has hit the over 24 times in 41 opportunities (58.5%).
The Thunder have won a higher percentage of their games as a moneyline favorite at home, going 30-5 (.857). In away games as a moneyline favorite, they own a record of 17-9 (.654).

Thunder Recent Stats

Stat	Average	Rank
Points Scored	120.1	3
Points Allowed	112.7	11
Rebounds	42	27
Assists	27.1	11
Steals	8.5	1
Blocks	6.6	1

Thunder Leaders

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander posts 30.1 points, 6.2 assists and 5.5 boards per game.
Chet Holmgren puts up 16.5 points, 7.9 boards and 2.4 assists per game, shooting 53% from the field and 37% from beyond the arc with 1.6 made 3-pointers per game.
Jalen Williams averages 19.1 points, 4 rebounds and 4.5 assists per contest, shooting 54% from the floor and 42.7% from downtown (ninth in NBA) with 1.5 made treys per contest.
Josh Giddey averages 12.3 points, 4.8 assists and 6.4 rebounds.
Luguentz Dort averages 10.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, shooting 43.8% from the field and 39.4% from beyond the arc with 2 made 3-pointers per game.

Thunder Player Props

	Points O/U	Points Over Odds	PPG (Reg. Season)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	28.5	-112	30.1
Jalen Williams	18.5	-120	19.1
Chet Holmgren	15.5	-118	16.5
Josh Giddey	12.5	-105	12.3
Luguentz Dort	10.5	-115	10.9

Pelicans Recent Trends

The Pelicans have gone 5-5 over their last 10 contests, with a 4-6 record against the spread during that span.
New Orleans and its opponents have combined to score an average of 220.5 combined points in its last 10 games, 5.0 more than the 215.5 over/under in this matchup.
The Pelicans have played 82 games, with 42 wins against the spread.
This year, New Orleans is winless ATS when entering a game as an underdog of 9 points or more.
The Pelicans have gone over the point total 43.9% of the time this year (36 of 82 games with a set point total).
The Pelicans score only 2.4 more points per game (115.1) than the Thunder give up (112.7).
When it scores more than 112.7 points, New Orleans is 31-13 against the spread and 34-11 overall.
The Pelicans' 48.6% shooting percentage from the field this season is 3.1 percentage points higher than the Thunder have allowed to their opponents (45.5%).
The Pelicans' winning percentage against the spread at home is .475 (19-20-0). Away, it is .548 (23-16-3).
New Orleans' games have finished above the over/under 47.5% of the time at home (19 of 40), and 40.5% of the time on the road (17 of 42).
As moneyline favorites, the Pelicans have won a lower percentage of games at home (15-13) than away (15-6).

Pelicans Recent Stats

Stat	Average	Rank
Points Scored	115.1	13
Points Allowed	110.7	8
Rebounds	44	12
Assists	27	12
Steals	8.3	3
Blocks	4.6	21

Pelicans Leaders

On a per-game basis, Brandon Ingram gives the Pelicans 20.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.7 assists. He also averages 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
On a per-game basis, CJ McCollum gives the Pelicans 20 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.6 assists. He also averages 0.9 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
The Pelicans are getting 12.2 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game from Jonas Valanciunas this season.
Herbert Jones is putting up 11 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. He is sinking 49.8% of his shots from the field and 41.8% from 3-point range, with 1.5 triples per game.
Trey Murphy III is averaging 14.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists per contest. He is sinking 44.3% of his shots from the floor and 38% from beyond the arc, with 3 treys per contest.