Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans prediction and betting tips on April 25, 2024

Prediction on game W2(+9,5)

Odds: 1.64

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On April 25, their second meeting in the first round of the NBA playoffs will be held Oklahoma City Thunder - New Orleans Pelicans. Dailysports experts have prepared an exclusive prtdictiob for this event.

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Oklahoma City Thunder

In the regular championship, Oklahoma managed to achieve the maximum, as it finished first in the West, ahead of Denver on additional indicators. Despite the favorable position before the playoffs, the opponent is a tough one, so it will not be possible to play half-heartedly. In the first meeting of the series, the leader changed often, and the intrigue was kept until the last seconds, as a result, Oklahoma managed to pull out a victory with a score of 94:92.

The victory in the first meeting gives a psychological advantage, although this is just the beginning, because the opponent is strong and able to win even without one of the leaders. Sarr will miss the game due to injury, but this player is not a key player in the Thunder's lineup.

New Orleans Pelicans

Pelicans basketball players showed themselves well in the regular season, a little bit was not enough to get into the top six, they first lost to the Lakers, and then defeated Sacramento, which allowed them to get into the playoffs. The team played well in the first away game against the winner of the West, although they lost, there were chances to win.

Star Zion Williamson missed the aforementioned battle, he is very likely to miss the second game of the series due to injury. The loss of Zion is significant, but New Orleans still has someone to play, the team is good in that it does not fall apart without one important player.

Interesting facts about the match and history of head-to-head meetings

The score of head-to-head confrontations in the regular season was 2:1 in favor of Oklahoma, now the Thunder leads 1:0 and in the series.
Oklahoma had more than 80% on its parquet in the regular championship, the best indicator in the West, on a level with Denver.
The Pelicans have been the best in away games in their conference, with nearly 67% of wins.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

As in the first meeting, Oklahoma is quoted as the favorite, we again believe that the Pelicans will offer serious resistance. In the playoffs there are no secondary matches, both opponents will play at full strength. We'll bet on a +9.5-point win for the visitors.

Prediction on game W2(+9,5)

Odds: 1.64

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