Thunder vs. Pelicans Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on February 10th, 2025

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February 10th, 2025 is the date when the Thunder and the Pelicans clash in a thrilling NBA game in Oklahoma, OK at Paycom Center. Maximize your chances of winning by checking out our picks and predictions.

Introduction to the Thunder vs. Pelicans betting tip and prediction

Mark your calendars for the Western Conference bout set for February 10th, 2025, commencing at 19:00. The Thunder enters as -15.5 point favorites in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Thunder was -3.5 point favorites but lost the game to Pelicans, 119-112. The over/under for the upcoming game is 234.5 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 233.5 points, and the under was victorious.

In the 2024-2025 basketball season, the importance of the 3-point shot to the game is widely recognized. Let's take a closer look at how teams are faring from long distance. The Thunder is currently shooting 35.6% from beyond the arc, showcasing their accuracy in 3-point shooting. Conversely, the Pelicans are converting 34.9% of their shots from long range, underscoring their proficiency in this aspect. The Thunder is attempting 42% of their shots from behind the 3-point line, while the Pelicans are choosing to take 39% of their field goal attempts from 3-point range.

Oklahoma City Thunder

How is the Thunder playing this season?

The Thunder comes into this game with a 42-9 record, and they are currently 1st in the Western Conference standings. The Thunder is 8-2 in their last 10 games.

Did the Thunder win their most recent game?

Yes, Thunder defeated the Grizzlies, 125-112. Jalen Williams scored 26 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Thunder

The leading scorer for the Thunder this season is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is averaging 32.7 points per game. In the last game, he scored 49.5 points in DraftKings and 50 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Thunder

Coming into the February 10th, 2025 contest, Isaiah Hartenstein leads the Thunder with 12 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 40.5 points in DraftKings and 39.8 fantasy points in FanDuel. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a team-high 6 assists per game. He scored 49.5 DraftKings points and 50 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Thunder is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (1.9 steals per game). He has 49.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 50 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Chet Holmgren is leading the way for the Thunder with 2.7 blocks per game

Thunder Team Analysis

The Thunder's point differential this season is 13 points per game, which ranks 1st in the NBA. They are averaging 117.8 points per game while allowing 104.8 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Thunder is making 13.7 shots per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Thunder is making 16.2 per game, which ranks 23rd in the NBA.

Projected Thunder Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Pelicans, the Thunder's starting lineup consisted of Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Luguentz Dort, Josh Giddey and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. For the upcoming matchup, the Thunder has the following injuries: Luguentz Dort is questionable (back), Ajay Mitchell is out (toe) Nikola Topic is out (knee) and Cason Wallace is questionable (shoulder).

New Orleans Pelicans

How are the Pelicans playing this season?

The Pelicans head this game with a 12-40 record, and they are currently 15th in the Western Conference standings. The Pelicans are 2-8 in their last 10 games.

Did the Pelicans win their most recent game?

No, Pelicans came up short against the Kings, 123-118. Zion Williamson scored 29 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Pelicans

The leading scorer for the Pelicans this season is Zion Williamson, who is averaging 24.3 points per game. Zion Williamson also leads the team in minutes played per game with 35.43. In the last game, scored 53.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 53.8 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Pelicans

Yves Missi is leading the way with 8.1 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 27.25 points in DraftKings and 30.1 in FanDuel. Dejounte Murray is dishing out a team-high 7.4 assists per game In terms of steals, the Pelicans' leader is Dejounte Murray with 2 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 0 DraftKings fantasy points and 0 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Pelicans is Yves Missi, who is sending back 1.5 shots per game. He scored 27.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 30.1 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Pelicans Team Analysis

The Pelicans' point differential this season is -8.6 points per game, which ranks 29th in the NBA. They are averaging 110.2 points per game while allowing 118.8 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Pelicans are making 12.3 shots per game, which ranks 22nd in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Pelicans are making 17.1 per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA.

Projected Pelicans' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Thunder, the Pelicans' starting five were Jonas Valanciunas, Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones, Trey Murphy and CJ McCollum. For the upcoming matchup, Pelicans has the following injuries: Jose Alvarado is questionable (illness), Jordan Hawkins is questionable (ankle), Herbert Jones is out (shoulder) and Dejounte Murray is out (achilles).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Thunder coming into this game as -15.5 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Thunder.

Money Line betting suggestion

Thunder is a -15.5 money line favorite for the game against the Pelicans, and the suggestion is to pick the Thunder.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Thunder and Pelicans is 234.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Thunder and Pelicans have combined for just 2 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.