Oklahoma City Thunder at New Orleans Pelicans
Nov 17, 2025
Game Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans are set to host the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Smoothie King Center on November 17, 2025, at 8:00 PM. This matchup features two teams in vastly different positions early in the season.
Team Analysis
The Oklahoma City Thunder come into this game with a strong record of 13-1 and are on a winning streak, having won their last game against the Charlotte Hornets 109-96. They do have some injury concerns but are still considered a formidable opponent. Conversely, the New Orleans Pelicans are struggling with a record of 2-11 and are coming off a disappointing loss to the Golden State Warriors, where they scored just 106 points. They will be without key players like Dejounte Murray, Zion Williamson, and Jordan Poole, which severely impacts their performance.
Prediction
Predictions indicate that the Thunder will win with a projected score of 118 to 104. The recommended pick is to bet on Oklahoma City Thunder to cover the spread of -17.5.
Odds Summary
The betting odds favor the Oklahoma City Thunder, with a moneyline of -1650 and a spread of -17.5 (-110). The Pelicans' moneyline sits at 950, with the same spread of 17.5 (-110). The over/under for this matchup is set at 226.5, with both sides receiving equal payout odds of -112.
Don't miss out on this exciting matchup! Make your bets wisely and tune in to see if the Thunder can continue their dominance over the struggling Pelicans.