The Pelicans will play the Thunder on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The New Orleans Pelicans and the Oklahoma City Thunder will tip-off on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New Orleans Pelicans come to this game with a 84.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Oklahoma City Thunder, is currently 98.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 5-17 away team record. They now rank 12th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Oklahoma City Thunder - The Oklahoma City Thunder come to the floor sporting a 20-4 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 1st in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 17th (114.8) for average points scored per game. The Oklahoma City Thunder stand 1st, averaging 120.8 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 121.5 points against the New Orleans Pelicans, ranking them 3rd in the league. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder currently rank 27th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 107.9 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 5-7 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Oklahoma City Thunder, come to the game with a 7-2 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 12-36 overall record, while the Oklahoma City Thunder have a 37-10 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye hearties! The New Orleans Pelicans be sailin' into Oklahoma City...to face off against the Thunder in a clash of titans...Inside the Thunder venue, the excitement be palpable, with fans ready for battle...The Pelicans be standin' at 12-36 overall, while the Thunder boast a 37-10 record...(Be sure to review each team's performance stats)...The Pelicans have a 5-7 division record, while the Thunder sit at 7-2...(Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game)...The Pelicans be averagin' 114.8 points per game, while the Thunder be scorin' an impressive 120.8 points per game...(We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below).
Best Pelicans at Thunder Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder |
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| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Oklahoma City Thunder are -14.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +14.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 233.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 233.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the -900 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +575 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Pelicans
Thunder
1/27/26 8:10pm EST | +14.5 -115-14.5 -105 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +14.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 14 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 15 or more.
Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder - Oklahoma City Thunder bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -14.5 Oklahoma City Thunder favorite bet wins if they win by 15 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 14 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Oklahoma City Thunder Prop Bets
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Pelicans
Thunder
Game to Overtime
1/27/26 8:10pm EST | Yes +2200No -10000Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at OKC 1/27/26 8:10pm EST | 109.5 o -110109.5 u -115Bet |
Thunder
Team Total Points
NOP at OKC 1/27/26 8:10pm EST | 124.5 o -110124.5 u -115Bet |
Cason Wallace
Points Scored
NOP at OKC 1/27/26 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -118Bet |
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Chet Holmgren
Points Scored
NOP at OKC 1/27/26 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -12019.5 u -110Bet |
Derik Queen
Points Scored
NOP at OKC 1/27/26 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -125Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points Scored
NOP at OKC 1/27/26 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -135Bet |
Jeremiah Fears
Points Scored
NOP at OKC 1/27/26 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o +10010.5 u -135Bet |
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Kenrich Williams
Points Scored
NOP at OKC 1/27/26 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -125Bet |
Luguentz Dort
Points Scored
NOP at OKC 1/27/26 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12010.5 u -110Bet |
Saddiq Bey
Points Scored
NOP at OKC 1/27/26 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11815.5 u -110Bet |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points Scored
NOP at OKC 1/27/26 8:10pm EST | 32.5 o -12532.5 u -105Bet |
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Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
NOP at OKC 1/27/26 8:10pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -125Bet |
Yves Missi
Points Scored
NOP at OKC 1/27/26 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1455.5 u +110Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points Scored
NOP at OKC 1/27/26 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11520.5 u -115Bet |
Cason Wallace
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at OKC 1/27/26 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11814.5 u -110Bet |
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Chet Holmgren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at OKC 1/27/26 8:10pm EST | 31.5 o -11831.5 u -110Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at OKC 1/27/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -125Bet |
Kenrich Williams
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at OKC 1/27/26 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11518.5 u -115Bet |
Luguentz Dort
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at OKC 1/27/26 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -118Bet |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at OKC 1/27/26 8:10pm EST | 45.5 o +10045.5 u -135Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at OKC 1/27/26 8:10pm EST | 30.5 o -11030.5 u -125Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at OKC 1/27/26 8:10pm EST | 30.5 o -13030.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Oklahoma City Thunder | 39 | 11 | 0.780 | 0.0 | 21-4 | 18-6 | 8-3 | 30-7 | 120.3 | 108.0 | +12.3 | W1 | 6-4 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 13 | 39 | 0.250 | +27.0 | 8-19 | 5-20 | 6-7 | 7-26 | 114.0 | 120.6 | -6.6 | L2 | 4-6 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Oklahoma City Thunder Futures Odds
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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