The high-flying Oklahoma City Thunder travel to the struggling New Orleans Pelicans in what promises to be an intriguing clash of styles in an all-Western Conference battle. The Thunder will be looking to keep the pressure on the teams above them whilst the Pelicans will be aiming to pull away from the bottom of the table in front of home support.
Smoothie King Centre – Friday 15th February 2019
Straight Win Market: Oklahoma City Thunder – Odds: -182.00 (Spin Palace) & New Orleans Pelicans – Odds: +175.00 (Pinnacle)
Oklahoma City Thunder
The Thunder have enjoyed a phenomenal season in the Western Conference and currently sit 3rd in the table behind Golden State and the Denver Nuggets.
With 37 wins and only 19 defeats, their consistency has seen them stick around at the top of the table all season and they are on a 4 game winning streak.
Russell Westbrook continues to rack the points up for the Thunder and he will once again be the go-to man here.
New Orleans Pelicans
The Pelicans have endured a difficult campaign and find themselves struggling in 13th position in the Western Conference.
In a congested table, their away form has cost them with only 9 wins registered on the road all season long.
Anthony Davis is very much the main man for the Pelicans and they will be looking to him for inspiration at home here.
Head to Head – Oklahoma City Thunder @ New Orleans Pelicans
Oklahoma City Thunder dominate the head to head between the sides with a 32:24 lead over the New Orleans Pelicans.
In the last 6 meetings between the teams, both sides have won 3 each suggesting that this could be real battle in New Orleans.
Thunder Vs. Pelicans – Odds and Predictions
Oklahoma have blown away all before them this season and should dominate this one from the start.
Top Betting Tip: Oklahoma City Thunder to be leading after Quarter 1. Odds: -115.00 with Spin Sports.
All three games between the sides this season have been split by 6 points or less.
Top Betting Tip: Point Spread – The match to be decided by less than 6 points. Odds: +110.00 with Bet Online.
Points look guaranteed with the likes of Westbrook and Davis in action.
Top Betting Tip: Over 237 points to be scored in the game. Odds: -110.00 with William Hill.
New Orleans should push Oklahoma all the way but the Thunder look to be full of confidence at present and should leave with the win in the bag.
Top Betting Tip: Oklahoma City Thunder to win the match. Odds: -182.00 with Spin Palace.