The New Orleans Pelicans(0-2) are playing the Oklahoma City Thunder(2-0) Saturday Afternoon in game three of the Western Conference playoffs.
New Orleans has been struggling heavily against the young OKC team. In their last game, Jonas Valanciunas scored 19 points and seven rebounds. Brandon Ingram had 18 points, three assists, and four rebounds. Lastly, Herb Jones had 18 points.
Conversely, OKC has been playing very well in this playoff series. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gave his team 33 points and five assists. Chet Holmgren also played well, providing 26 points and seven rebounds. Lastly, Jalen Williams gave them 21 points, seven assists, and five rebounds.
Will the Thunder go up 3-0 on the series, or can New Orleans take one at home?
Pelicans vs. Thunder Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| New Orleans Pelicans | +1.5
-120 |
O 208.5
-110 |
-105 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | -1.5
EVEN |
U 208.5
-110 |
-115 |
| ** Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Pelicans vs. Thunder Game Details
- Fixture: Oklahoma City Thunder @ New Orleans Pelicans
- Date and Time: April 27, 2024 @ 3:30 pm EST
- Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
Apex Tale of the Tape
| New Orleans Pelicans | vs. | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| 0-2 | Record | 2-0 |
| 92.0 | Points Per Game | 109.0 |
| 41.4 | FG% | 50.9 |
| 27.7 | 3PT% | 39.3 |
| 43.5 | Rebounds Per Game | 40.5 |
| 109.0 | Points Allowed Per Game | 92.0 |
| 50.9 | Defensive FG% | 41.4 |
| 39.3 | Defensive 3PT% | 27.7 |
| 84.8 | Defensive FT% | 86.7 |
| 40.5 | Defensive Rebounds Against | 43.5 |
| 1-4 | Last 5 W-L | 5-0 |
| 99.5 | Team Pace | 101.6 |
Key Stats
New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans is led in scoring, assists, and steals by CJ McCollum. He’s averaging 17.5 points per game, 5.0 assists per game, and 2.0 steals per game this playoffs. Valanciunas is giving 16.0 points per game and leading in rebounds with 13.5 per game. Lastly, Brandon Ingram has 15.0 points per game.
The Pelicans have yet to find a strategy to beat their opponents. They almost had them in game one but fell short by two points. In the second game, they couldn’t keep up at all. Now they desperately need to win before they fall to 0-3.
Oklahoma City Thunder
OKC is led in scoring by Gilgeous-Alexander, who is averaging 30.5 in the playoffs. Chet Holmgren is averaging 20.5 points per game and leading in rebounds, 9.0 per game, and blocks, 3.5 per game. Lastly, Jalen Williams is leading in both assists and steals. He’s averaging 5.5 assists per game and 1.5 steals per game.
The Thunder are looking like they could make a sprint to the Finals. They are handling New Orleans very well. They need SGA to continue to be a leader and stay steady.
Injury Report
New Orleans Pelicans
- Zion Williamson – Out
Oklahoma City Thunder
- Oliver Sarr -OFS
Game Prediction
The Thunder will not slow down any time soon. Their stars are healthy and putting points on the board. On the other hand, the Pelicans can’t seem to do much damage. Also, with Zion Williamson on the bench, it will be very difficult for them to win this series.
I believe OKC is going to go up 3-0 on the series with a win on Saturday and cover.
Final Pick
Oklahoma City Thunder -1 (-112)
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