The New Orleans Pelicans (12-36) are heavy, 14.5-point underdogs against the Oklahoma City Thunder (37-10) at Paycom Center on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Gulf Coast Sports, WVUE, Pelicans+, and FDSOK.
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Thunder vs. Pelicans Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer model for this contest calls for a final result of Thunder 126, Pelicans 106.
- Moneyline Pick: Thunder (-840)
- Total Pick: Under 233.5 (computer predicts 232.6 points)
- Pick ATS: Thunder (-14.5)
Recent Thunder vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2025 | Thunder | -18.5 | 225.5 | -2083 | +1040 | 126-109 OKC |
| 11/2/2025 | Thunder | -13 | 228.5 | -735 | +515 | 137-106 OKC |
| 4/13/2025 | Thunder | -12.5 | 230.5 | -725 | +511 | 115-100 OKC |
| 2/10/2025 | Thunder | -17 | 234.5 | -1818 | +968 | 137-101 OKC |
| 12/7/2024 | Thunder | -8 | 222.5 | -341 | +268 | 119-109 OKC |
| 11/13/2024 | Thunder | -14.5 | 224.5 | -1124 | +709 | 106-88 OKC |
Thunder 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Oklahoma City is 23-24-0 against the spread this season.
- The Thunder have a 9-9 record against the spread when favored by 14.5 points or more this season.
- Oklahoma City's games have hit the over in 25 out of 48 opportunities (52.1%).
- The Thunder have been favorites in 47 games this season and won 37 (78.7%) of those contests.
- This season, Oklahoma City has won 15 of its 17 games, or 88.2%, when favored by at least -840 on the moneyline.
Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this year, New Orleans has compiled a 26-22-0 record against the spread.
- The Pelicans are 2-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 14.5-point underdogs.
- New Orleans' games have gone over the point total 25 out of 48 times (52.1%).
- The Pelicans are 8-36 in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 18.2% of those games).
- New Orleans has not yet won a game when they entered play as a moneyline underdog with odds of +574 or longer in three chances.
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Thunder vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Thunder
Thunder:
Nikola Topic: Out (Groin),
Thomas Sorber: Out For Season (Knee),
Jalen Williams: Out (Thigh),
Ajay Mitchell: Out (Hip),
Alex Caruso: Out (Adductor),
Cason Wallace: Questionable (Groin),
Isaiah Hartenstein: Out (Calf)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg)
Thunder vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Gulf Coast Sports, WVUE, Pelicans+, and FDSOK
- Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Arena: Paycom Center
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