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New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder Best Bet: Wednesday, April 12th
Who would’ve expected a rebuilding franchise like the OKC to make it to the post-season? They will be facing off against the favored NO Pelicans who’re led by amazing B. Ingram. Sold-out Smoothie King’s Center will be a big obstacle for an inexperienced Thunder team, this is why we will be favoring the Pelicans in this matchup. (Despite their amazing end of the season)
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The Pelicans had play-off ambitions before the season. During the season, with all the injuries and after losing Z. Williamson they were wandering for a while but thankfully they managed to pick it up in March and April and clinch one of the play-in spots. This roster is very well-rounded, besides B. Ingram (24PPG) we have CJ McCollum with a lot of playoff experience and J.
Valanciunas, who is once again having a great season. They are the 15th offence in the league so far, they do not excel in a single statistical category but are very well-rounded overall. Their defence is above average as well. We believe tonight their experience will be the main factor against the Thunder who are entering the post-season for the first time with this core.
What to say about the Thunder? They are the 5-point underdogs tonight, but if we are checking only recent form and ceiling they should be situated better betting-wise. They have a +9 points NET improvement in the last 20 days of the regular season without any of their top 5 picks on the floor! This team is scary when we take into consideration their future picks and injury problems.
The Thunder have nothing to lose in this playoff push, they are acquiring knowledge for the years to come that will surely do them well in the long run. Tonight, we do not give them a lot of chances against the Pelicans that are expecting a playoff delivery from CJ McCollum besides all other stars that are in already good form.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder Best Bet
Both teams have clinched over 80% victories in the last stretch of the season and managed to find their place in the play-in. Tonight, the real deal starts for both of these teams and we will see who will come out on top. We are giving an advantage to the Pelicans who are playing at sold-out Smoothie Kings Center with much more playoff experience.
- Selection: Pelicans -5.0
- Best Odds: 1.90 (Bet 365)
- Stakes: 2/10
Odds as of 1:00 pm April 12th 2023. Odds may now differ.
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