Pelicans vs. Thunder Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Nov. 17

Pelicans vs. Thunder Game Info

• Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: Smoothie King Center -- New Orleans, Louisiana
• Coverage: Gulf Coast Sports, WVUE, Pelicans+, and FDSOK

The Oklahoma City Thunder (13-1) are heavily favored (-17.5) to continue a five-game winning streak when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans (2-11) at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, November 17, 2025 at Smoothie King Center. The matchup airs on Gulf Coast Sports, WVUE, Pelicans+, and FDSOK. The matchup has an over/under set at 223.5 points.

Pelicans vs. Thunder Odds & Spread

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Pelicans vs. Thunder Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Thunder win (86.6%)

Pelicans vs. Thunder Betting Trends

• The Thunder are 8-6-0 against the spread this season.
• In the Pelicans' 13 games this year, they have six wins against the spread.
• This season, Thunder games have hit the over seven times out of 13 chances.
• Pelicans games this season have eclipsed the over/under seven times in 13 opportunities (53.8%).
• Against the spread, Oklahoma City has fared better at home, covering four times in six home games, and four times in eight road games.
• The Thunder have eclipsed the over/under in four of six home games (66.7%), compared to three of eight road games (37.5%).
• New Orleans' winning percentage against the spread at home is .500 (3-3-0). On the road, it is .429 (3-4-0).
• In terms of the over/under, Pelicans games have finished over three of six times at home (50%), and four of seven on the road (57.1%).

Thunder Leaders

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 32.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 6.6 assists.
• Isaiah Hartenstein averages 12.7 points, 11.2 boards and 3.1 assists, shooting 69% from the floor (fourth in league).
• Ajay Mitchell is averaging 16.7 points, 4 rebounds and 3.9 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.8 steals (eighth in league) and 0.3 blocked shots.
• Chet Holmgren averages 19.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists, shooting 57.6% from the field and 39% from beyond the arc, with 1.6 made treys per game.
• Cason Wallace is averaging 8.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists.

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III is averaging 19.8 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists for the Pelicans.
• Jeremiah Fears' numbers on the season are 14.6 points, 3.1 boards and 2.9 assists per game. He is making 43.7% of his shots from the floor and 34.9% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.2 treys.
• The Pelicans are receiving 10.5 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game from Derik Queen.
• Saddiq Bey's numbers on the season are 12.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2 assists per contest. He is making 42.9% of his shots from the floor and 40% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.2 treys.
• The Pelicans are receiving 10.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game from Herbert Jones.

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