Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Picks and Predictions | NBA Best Bets For 1/26/24

Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Picks and Predictions | NBA Best Bets For 1/26/24

We’re going to overview the Oklahoma City Thunder visiting the New Orleans Pelicans the Thunder first in the western common standings the Pelicans sixth in the standings OKC riding a four-game winning streak New Orleans been wishy-washy over the last couple weeks uh win loss win loss kind of kind of alternating and uh

Beating teams they should beat losing the teams that in a nutshell are better more talented more deep and better coached these two teams matched up for the second time the first game the pels were the winner 110 106 in a game that skewed that the surface numbers in that game don’t represent

Um how the game played out the box score is pretty much a wash if you looked at it but in truth the eye test would say if you watch the full 48 minutes you would say that hold it this this this Pelican seem was lucky fortunate fortus

All true very true mollen scored 29 Shay Gill Alexander scored 20 played through an injury and the best way to look this match up in my opinion the way I looked at the way I attacked trying to handicap it was that the last two weeks the pels are three and three overall

Plus 2.2 Point differential are playing more offensive than they are defense and if you ask anyone that’s a weekend warrior maybe a casual NBA fan they’ll tell you that the pells are more defensive with maybe some high-profile players um such as Zion or Ingram the truth is that

It the the Pelicans really need a favorable matchup they need to be playing a team that might be suffering through an injury that don’t that do a poor job of attacking the paint or and defending the paint and are more of a perimeter team and the teams that beat

The Pelicans or give the Pelicans headaches speed bumps hurdles that they fail to safely cross over or jump over those teams are exactly what Oklahoma City does defensively and offensively New Orleans third best offensive efficiency in in the last two weeks the 27th worst or best defense depending on your

Perspective efficiently 125.2 123 respectively 125.2 being the offense the 123 being the defensive efficiency rating this team schemes to take their use their size as an advantage and that’s what they’ll try to do tonight that’s what they did in game one and they won they won on 22 offensive

Rebounds from a very wellplayed defensive effort from or defensive scheme of the Thunder the Thunder they filter listen they don’t they’re not going to give you easy points in the paint they’re not going to let you go to the rim without being contested and they take those possessions and filter them

Back out to the three-point line for a maybe a shot clock the end of shot clock desperation three or poorly a poor choice from inside the inside the paint or inside the ark uh and 15ot elbow jumper that’s that’s not really a quality shot or a high percentage

Shot the the 22 rebounds offensive rebounds that the pels grabbed in that week that first game these two played on number first we’re off poorly poor just ridiculously desperation three-pointers by mola and Ingram a and the reserves the second rotation of this pells team uh this game tonight falls into a

Category that makes is one of the easier handicaps for me it’s has to do with scheme coaching players matchups and a label that I have for every NBA team and we don’t have time to go over those labels but the Pelicans fall into a label where they need to be playing a

Team again either are suffering from an injury might be short-handed that does a poor job defending and scoring in the paint it’s the exact opposite of who OKC is and Shay Gill Alexander this team isn’t going to wow you with thundering dunks or shots from the you know the mid Court

Logo they’re going to outwork you they’re going to outplay they’re going to out coach you they’re going to outsmart you coach dognut is is and his staff are absolutely brilliant when ites comes to game schemes pregame scheme pre- flop schemes in-game adjustments and playing in a situation where most think

That they’re playing fatigue which would be second second leg of back Tob backs and the third game in four days which is what this game is for the ther a third game in four nights to Summer up and and I’m not going to break everything down for you

This is a surviv and Thrive OKC team they’re a living breathing collection of modern basketeers uh that playing an archaic or taking an archaic approach they’re old school they will out that they’re not going to give up 22 offensive rebounds they’re not going to be outscored in the

Paint by the Pelicans and they’re not going to be they’re they’re going to win every 5050 ball or they’re going to die of a Thousand Cuts trying uh if you have a chance and you have an opportunity to watch this game tonight watch it and while you watch it take the Thunder plus

The points sprinkle a little uh pizza money on the money line with the Thunder plus money and if you’re like me you’re going to seek out a good price on an alternate spread I have the Thunder plus 10 or minus 10 points receiving plus 300 the Thunder plus the points a little

Bit on the money line and if you if you’re if you’re feeling like I feeling about this game tonight then you’re going to put a little bit or find an alternate line spread that’s that’s a nice looking plus money um return on investment that that you

Can smile as you walk across the the Brick and mor sports book you play at or or or visit and uh hand your ticket over and ask to be paid show me the money again OKC plus the points tonight in the Smoothie cender I’m Tony Finn thanks for

Dropping by I’ll see you tomorrow

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🏀 Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Clash – 1/26/24 | Betting Preview, TV Info, and More!

Get ready for a clash under the crescent moon tonight as the Oklahoma City Thunder (Loud City) head south to face the high-flying New Orleans Pelicans (Bayou Buzz) at the Smoothie King Center! Tip-off is at 8:00 PM ET, so prepare for a battle in the heart of the Big Easy, where both teams are looking to solidify their playoff positions.

🏀 Game: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans
⌚️ Time: 8:00 PM ET
📍 Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
🤑 Spread: Pelicans -4.5 (as of 1:25 PM ET)
Total: 231.5 points

📺 How to Watch: Bally Sports OKC, Bally Sports New Orleans, NBA League Pass

📱 Twitter:
Oklahoma City Thunder: @okcthunder
New Orleans Pelicans: @PelicansNBA
Hashtags: #ThunderPelicans #NBATuesday #BayouShowdown

Loud City Eyes Upset After Home Win: The Thunder are coming off a convincing victory against the Clippers, fueled by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 32-point performance. Can Josh Giddey and Chet Holmgren join the scoring party and help OKC steal a win from the Pelicans on their home court?

Bayou Buzz Aims to Extend Win Streak: The Pelicans are soaring lately, winning five of their last six games. Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum have formed a dynamic offensive duo, while Zion Williamson’s return provides an extra spark. Can the Pelicans maintain their momentum and silence the Loud City crowd?

Will Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lead the Thunder to another upset, or will Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson’s firepower carry the Pelicans to victory? Tune in tonight for an epic battle!

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