Thunder vs Pelicans Prediction, Picks, Odds: Latest News, Injury Updates

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The OKC Thunder will host New Orleans Pelicans 18.30 Wednesday.

OKC (9-2) earned a 134-128 home victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday. The Thunder were without Chet Holmgren (fractured right hip), but they got some much needed size with the return of Kenrich Williams.

New Orleans (3-8) suffered a 107-105 home loss to Brooklyn on Monday. The Pelicans are on a five-game losing streak as a result of being without four starters, with Brandon Ingram being the only exception.

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

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Prediction of Thunder vs. Pelicans, pick

Justin Martinez: OKC 128, New Orleans 96

If Thunder fans think their team is dealing with the injury bug, look to the Pelicans. New Orleans is without four of its starters right now. And the only exception is Ingram, who was shut down by Lu Dort when the two teams met in the first round of the playoffs last season. Yves Missi could do some damage down low, but the Pelicans won’t be able to generate enough offense to win this one.

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Thunder vs. Pelicans betting odds

Odds lent by via BetMGM from Wednesday 13 Nov

Odds: Thunder before 14.5

Above/below: 223.5

Moneyline: OKC -1200 | New Orleans +725

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Thunder vs Pelicans injury updates

Thunder: Alex Caruso (right hip soreness) is out. Alex Ducas (G League two-way) is questionable. Adam Flagler (G League two-way) is questionable. Isaiah Hartenstein (broken left hand) is out. Chet Holmgren (fracture of the right hip bone) is out. Nikola Topic (left knee surgery) is out. Jaylin Williams (right hamstring strain) is out.

Pelicans: Jose Alvarado (left hamstring strain) is out. Jordan Hawkins (lower back strain) is out. Herbert Jones (right shoulder strain) is out. Karlo Matkovic (G League assignment) is out. CJ McCollum (right adductor strain) is out. Dejounte Murray (broken left hand) is out. Zion Williamson (left hamstring strain) is out.

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Expected Thunder starting lineup

(With seasonal average)

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 27.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 6.5 assists
  • Isaiah Joe: 9.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists
  • Aaron Wiggins: 10.2 points, 4 rebounds and 2.2 assists
  • Lu Dort: 11.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists
  • Jalen Williams: 19.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 5 assists

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Expected Pelicans starting lineup

  • Jaylen Nowell: 8 points, 0.8 rebounds and 2 assists
  • Brandon Boston Jr.: 12 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.9 assists
  • Trey Murphy III: 12 points, 5 rebounds and 2 blocks
  • Brandon Ingram: 22.9 points, 5.9 rebounds and 5 assists
  • Yves Missi: 6.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.5 blocks

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How to watch Thunder vs. Pelicans

OKC will host New Orleans at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 13 on FanDuel Sports Network and ESPN.

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