There is only game on today’s NBA slate, as the Pelicans travel to take on the Thunder. Keep reading to get our predictions for today’s only NBA matchup.
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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Thunder: -7.5 | Over/Under: 210.5
The Thunder are heading into today’s game with a record of 57-25 and have played their last five games at home. The Pelicans are 49-33 overall and are 7.5 point underdogs. The game can be watched on TNT.
Brandon Ingram has been averaging 16.2 points on the road this season and 20.8 overall. Today, he is projected to lead the Pelicans with 20 points. Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to finish with 51 fantasy points (30 points and 5 boards).
On the defensive end, the BAKER model has the Pelicans finishing with 8 steals and 43 total rebounds. The BAKER model also predicts that the Pelicans will have a field goal percentage of 47.1%. As for the Thunder, the BAKER model has them going 51/102 from the field for a field goal percentage of 50.0%. The Thunder are also expected to take 25 free throw attempts and making 20.
Pelicans Injury Report
- Zion Williamson (Out) Hamstring
Thunder Injury Report
NoneBAKER Prediction: Thunder 115 – Pelicans 112
