Oklahoma City Thunder @ New Orleans Pelicans - April 13, 2025

Alright, folks! It’s game day, and I can feel the excitement buzzing through the city like a live wire. The Oklahoma City Thunder are rolling into New Orleans to take on the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center, and let me tell you, this is going to be one for the books. With the Thunder riding high on a three-game winning streak and boasting an impressive record of 67-15, they’re looking to extend that momentum against a struggling Pelicans team.

Now, let’s break it down. The oddsmakers have set the Thunder as -10-point favorites, which honestly feels right given how dominant they’ve been lately. They’ve covered the spread in 14 of their last 16 games—talk about consistency! And with an average of nearly 120 points per game on a solid shooting percentage of over 48%, they’re not just winning; they’re doing it in style.

On the flip side, we have the Pelicans who are having a rough go at it with six straight losses under their belt. Their offensive stats show they’re only managing around 110 points per game while shooting just under 46%. That’s not going to cut it against a powerhouse like Oklahoma City. Plus, their defense has been shaky at best—allowing opponents to grab more rebounds than them and committing too many turnovers.

What does all this mean? Well, I’m predicting that tonight’s game will see the Thunder come out swinging. They’ll likely cover that spread easily as they continue to assert their dominance on both ends of the court. The Pelicans might struggle to keep up with Oklahoma City’s fast-paced offense and relentless defense.

And let’s talk totals for a second—the Over/Under is set at 231.5. Given both teams’ recent trends (the Thunder have gone OVER in four of their last five games), I expect this one to soar past that mark as well. With Oklahoma City averaging close to 120 points and New Orleans giving up plenty of opportunities for scoring, we could be looking at a high-scoring affair tonight.

So here’s my final prediction: The Thunder will beat the Pelicans decisively while covering that spread comfortably. Expect fireworks on offense from OKC and some serious hustle plays leading to an OVER outcome for total points scored.

I’ll be rocking my lucky jersey tonight because when you bleed those colors like I do, you know every little bit helps! Let’s get ready for some basketball action! Go Thunder!