City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Betting Prediction
PublishedNovember 17, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:November 17, 2025 ,

NBA City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction 11/17

The Oklahoma City Thunder will play against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 8:00 PM. The game will take place at the Smoothie King Center. Fans can watch it on the Gulf channel. The Thunder have a strong start this season with a 13-1 record, while the Pelicans are looking to improve their 2-11 record.

Thunder vs. Pelicans Betting Prediction

  • Spread Prediction: Thunder -17.5. The Thunder have a strong record at 13-1 and are on a five-game winning streak. The Pelicans are struggling with a 2-11 record and have lost their last five games.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 226.5. The Thunder allow only 106.2 points per game, which is the best in the league. The Pelicans score the fewest points per game at 108.2.

Team Trends

  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have a strong start to the season with a 13-1 record.
  • The New Orleans Pelicans are struggling with a 2-11 record.
  • The game will be held at the Smoothie King Center.
  • The game is scheduled for Monday, November 17, 2025, at 8:00 PM.
  • Fans can watch the game on the Gulf TV channel.

Thunder vs Pelicans Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder are ready to take on the New Orleans Pelicans. The Thunder have been strong this season with a 13-1 record. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the team, averaging 32.6 points per game. Chet Holmgren adds strength in the center with 19.3 points and 8.2 rebounds. The Thunder’s recent wins show their power on the court.

The New Orleans Pelicans aim to improve their 2-11 record. Zion Williamson is a key player, scoring 22.8 points per game. Trey Murphy III also contributes with 19.8 points and 6.9 rebounds. The Pelicans need to find a way to stop the Thunder’s strong offense. The game will be held at the Smoothie King Center and will be shown on the Gulf channel.

New Orleans Pelicans: Seeking a Turnaround

The New Orleans Pelicans are off to a tough start this season. With a record of 2-11, they are looking to improve their performance. Playing at the Smoothie King Center might give them the boost they need. Their current standing reflects some struggles on both ends of the court. The Pelicans need to tighten their defense and find more scoring opportunities. Playing at home could help them find their rhythm. Facing the Oklahoma City Thunder will be a challenge for the Pelicans. The Thunder have a strong record, making this game a test for New Orleans. The Pelicans will aim to use their home-court advantage to turn things around.

Oklahoma City Thunder: A Strong Start

The Oklahoma City Thunder have begun the season with a record of 13-1. This impressive start places them at the top of the Western Conference. They have won their last five games, showing they are in great form. Offensively, the Thunder score 121.6 points per game, ranking fifth in the league. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the team with 32.6 points per game. Chet Holmgren also contributes with 19.3 points and 8.2 rebounds per game. Defensively, the Thunder allow only 106.2 points per game, the best in the league. They excel at limiting opponents’ field goal percentage to 41.7%. Despite some injuries, they have maintained strong performances, making them a tough opponent.

Final Betting Pick

The Thunder are strong with a 13-1 record. They are on a five-game winning streak. Their defense is the best in the league, allowing only 106.2 points per game. This makes the Thunder -17.5 spread a solid pick against the Pelicans, who have lost their last five games and are 2-11.

The Pelicans struggle to score, averaging only 108.2 points per game, which is the lowest in the league. The Thunder’s defense should keep the Pelicans’ scoring low. This supports the under 226.5 pick. The Thunder’s strong defense and the Pelicans’ scoring issues make this a good choice.

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