OKC Thunder at New Orleans Pelicans 2/14/19 - NBA Betting Picks & Odds
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans
NBA: 8:00 PM EST
Feb. 14, 2019
TV: TNT
Latest Odds : OKC -3.5 Total 237
The Thunder have pulled within a game of the Nuggets on the year and it is going to be a battle the rest of the season as the Thunder look like they are the one team that has the potential to reel in the Nuggets and keep them at bay. The Thunder are coming into this game on the heels of 4 straight wins and that is something the Thunder would love to continue in this game here as the Pelicans are a decent team, but still have quite a few struggles.
The Thunder are coming into this game ranked 5th in the scoring offense with 115.3 points a game. The defense is giving up only 109.8 points a game which is ranked 12th in the league. The Thunder have been able to get a total of 23.3 assist a game and that is ranked 21st. The Thunder definitely clean up the boards rather easily with 47.9 boards a game, which is ranked 2nd.
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The Pelicans are coming into the game 8 games under the five hundred mark and the Pelicans are a total of 9 games back from the Rockets in the standings. So this is definitely an aspect that the Pelicans would like to be able to improve on this year and that is going to be a push for the team. What could help the Pelicans out is the fact they are going to have a nice break coming up for the All-Star break.
With the Pelicans they are coming into the game here ranked 4th in the scoring offense with 115.3 points a game. Defensively the Pelicans are ranked 27th in the NBA and allow only 114.7 points a game. When t comes to passing the ball the Pelicans have been able to get 26.6 assist a game and are ranked 4th. The Pelicans are getting a total of 46.9 boards a game and ranked 6th in the nation.
Recent Betting Trends:
Thunder are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Pelicans are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Over is 11-5 in Thunder last 16 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Pelicans last 4 Thursday games.
Free Betting Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder -3.5
The Thunder are a really strong team on the season and the offense is doing great, but the Thunder are facing a very weak defense in this game as well from the Pelicans. The Thunder also will have a decent showing on the defensive side of the ball in this game here and that will contain the Pelicans offense here. Final Score, Oklahoma City Thunder win and cover ATS 118-100.