Thunder vs. Pelicans Prediction, Tips, Odds: Latest news, injury updates

The OKC Thunder will face the New Orleans Pelicans on the road on Saturday at 6 p.m.

OKC (17-5) earned a 129-92 road win over Toronto on Thursday. The Thunder lead 1-0 in their regular season series against the Pelicans.

New Orleans (5-18) earned a 126-124 home win against Phoenix on Thursday. With the win, the Pelicans ended a nine-game losing streak.

Here’s a preview of the game, including score predictions, betting odds and injury updates.

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Thunder vs Pelicans Prediction, Tips

Justin Martinez: OKC 113, New Orleans 105

OKC earned a 106-88 home win over New Orleans on November 13th. But the Pelicans are healthier this time around with Dejounte Murray and CJ McCollum back in the game, and they shouldn’t be taken lightly. Still, I like OKC’s chances. The Thunder have enough fullbacks to make life difficult for Murray and McCollum, and they will emerge victorious with their seventh win in their last eight games.

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Thunder vs Pelicans betting odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Saturday, December 7th

Opportunities: Thunder at 8.5

Over/Under: 221.5

Money line: OKC-350 | New Orleans +260

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Thunder vs. Pelicans injury updates

Thunder: Ousmane Dieng (small fracture of the right ring finger) is out. Alex Ducas (G League Two-Way) is out. Chet Holmgren (fracture of the right wing of the pelvis) is out. Dillon Jones (G-League assignment) is out. Nikola Topic (left knee operation) is out. Jaylin Williams (right hamstring strain) is out.

Pelicans: Jose Alvarado (left hamstring strain) is out. Jordan Hawkins (lumbar annular cleft) is out. Karlo Matkovic (back pain) is questionable. Antonio Reeves (G-League assignment) is out. Daniel Theis (neck cramp) is questionable. Zion Williamson (left hamstring strain) is out.

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Projected Thunder starting lineup

(With seasonal averages)

Shai Gilgeous Alexander: 29.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 6.5 assists
Cason Wallace: 6.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.7 steals
Lu There: 9.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists
Jalen Williams: 21.7 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2 steals
Isaiah Hartenstein: 11.7 points, 12.9 rebounds and 1.4 blocks

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Projected Pelicans starting lineup

Dejounte Murray: 13.8 points, 6 rebounds and 2.3 steals
CJ McCollum: 21.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists
Brandon Ingram: 23.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 5.3 assists
Herb Jones: 7.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.2 steals
Yves Missi: 9 points, 8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks

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Thunder vs. Pelicans Prediction, Tips, Odds: Latest news, injury updates

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