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Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Predictions, Betting Odds and Best Bets for Sunday, November 2

The Oklahoma City Thunder are welcoming the New Orleans Pelicans for a NBA 2025-26 regular season match up on Sunday, November 2 at Paycom Center. The hosts enter the contest on the back of an unbeaten six-game streak. In the previous game, they handed a blowout loss to the Washington Wizards. Their counterparts, the Pelicans, on the other hand, are currently win-less in the ongoing season. In their previous game, they went down to the Los Angeles Clippers 126-124. They are desperately seeking their first win of the season, and would want to achieve it against the reigning champions.

Game Details

Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025
Time 3:30 pm ET
Arena: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
TV: FanDuel Sports Network Midwest Extra- Missouri
Live Stream: Fubo, NBA League Pass

Recommended Bets and Odds

Recommended Bets	BetMGM	FanDuel
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander O 32.5 Points	–	-108
Zion Williamson O 19.5 points	–	-130
Total U 228.5 Points	-110	-110

Analysis and Rationale

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning scoring champion, is the driving force behind the Thunder’s offense. In six games, he is averaging 34.2 points per game, while shooting 52.1% from the field and 27.8% from the three-point range. So far, he has had five 30+ point games, and considering that the Pelicans rank 29th in the league in terms of defensive rating at 107.1, dropping another similar performance wouldn’t be a big of a task for SGA.

Zion Williamson is averaging 23.5 points per game, while shooting 48.4% from the field and 71.1% from the free-throw line. In the Pelicans’ last game against the Clippers, the star forward dropped 29 points on 52.9% shooting. Though he would himself for a similar performance on Sunday, the elite OKC Thunder’s defense (1st at 104.1) would limit him to around 20 points.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are scoring 119.7 points per game this season, while the Pelicans have been having the lowest scoring games at 108.0 points per game. In the last five games, they have been restricted to under 100 points thrice. Similarly, the Thunder have had defense-oriented games so far in the season. Considering this, the upcoming game is likely to be restricted under 230 points total.

OKC Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Predictions

The Oklahoma City Thunder have had a blockbuster and historic campaign in the previous season, where they won their first NBA Championship after relocating to Paycom Center. Owing to their lengthy injury report, many were expecting them to have a slow start of the current season. However, the reigning champions are carrying the same energy, and are seemingly aiming to repeat their heroics. They are currently unbeaten in the season, and are coming off as a real threat to all their rivals.

On the other hand, the New Orleans Pelicans had the second-worst record in the Western Conference in the previous season. They finished with the third-fewest wins in the league and missed the playoffs by a wide margin. The Pelicans were hoping for a better campaign this season, a few poor offseason moves and strategies have kind of already ruined their dreams. However, this is just the beginning, and there is enough time for them to revamp their strategies and get on the track.

But as far as the upcoming game is concerned, the Pelicans don’t hold a chance against the Thunder, owing to their poor form as well as the on-court dominance of their rivals.

Predictions: Oklahoma City Thunder to win.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Odds and Spread

According to the odds from FanDuel, the reigning champions are highly likely to remain unbeaten on Sunday.

	Moneyline	Spread	Total
OKC Thunder	-700	-13 (-106)	O 228.5 (-110)
Pelicans	+520	-13 (-114)	U 228.5 (-110)

Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Over/Under Odds and Best Bets

Oklahoma City Thunder Over/Under Odds

Recommended Bets	Over	Under
Aaron Wiggins 15.5 points	-130	-102
Isaiah Hartenstein 10.5 rebounds	-125	-106
Isaiah Hartenstein 11.5 points	-112	-118

Oklahoma City Thunder Best Bets

Ajay Mitchell to score 15+ points: -150
Isaiah Hartenstein to record 4+ assists: +124
Aaron Wiggins to hit 4+ three-pointers: +360

New Orleans Pelicans Over/Under Odds

Recommended Bets	Over	Under
Trey Murphy III 17.5 points	-106	-125
Jeremiah Fears 4.5 assists	-125	-106
Zion Williamson 6.5 rebounds	+108	-144

New Orleans Pelicans Best Bets

Yves Missi to record 10+ rebounds: +280
Jordan Poole to record 20+ points: +230
Herbert Jones to record 3+ steals: +360

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FAQs

What is the over/under for total points for the Thunder vs Pelicans game?

The over/under for total points in the game between the Thunder vs Pelicans is set at 228.5.

What is the point spread for the Thunder vs Pelicans game?

The Thunder are favored to win the game against the Pelicans by 13 points.

What is the moneyline for the Thunder vs Pelicans game on Sunday?

The Thunder are favorites with a moneyline of -700, while the Pelicans are underdogs at +500.

Garima Ranawat

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.