# NBA

Pelicans vs Thunder prediction

New Orleans Pelicans at Oklahoma City Thunder, Friday 20 November, 8:00 PM ET at Paycom Center. Our line gives the Thunder a 68% chance.

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NBASeries starts 11/20
Pelicans3-4
vs
Thunder5-2

Paycom Center, Oklahoma CityTV: KSBI, Thunder App

Your purse 1,000 denarii, play money
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Record
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Rank
Tiro

5 more wins to Gladiator

Season leaders

Pelicans

  • PointsZion Williamson21.3
  • AssistsJeremiah Fears4.9
  • ReboundsDerik Queen7.7

Thunder

  • PointsShai Gilgeous-Alexander28.4
  • AssistsShai Gilgeous-Alexander4.0
  • ReboundsIsaiah Hartenstein9.9

Season averages

NOStatOKC
W3StreakW1
120.1Points Against107.7
3-4Last Ten Games5-2
121.9Points Per Game108.0
50Field Goal %44
32Three Point %32
44.4Rebounds Per Game46.6
25.7Assists Per Game21.1
4.6Blocks Per Game6.0
12.9Steals Per Game7.9

Last five games

Pelicans

  • Lat DEN141-135 OT
  • Lvs DEN104-91
  • Wvs SAC132-120
  • Wvs ATL121-99
  • Wat MEM135-134 OT

Thunder

  • Wvs LAC108-101
  • Wvs PHX125-114
  • Lat DAL120-96
  • Lat HOU119-98
  • Wat CLE117-112

Injury report

Pelicans

  • Jordan PooleOut
  • Trey Murphy IIIDay-To-Day
  • Yves MissiOut

Thunder

  • Nikola TopicOut
  • Thomas SorberOut
  • Jaylin WilliamsDay-To-Day
  • Cason WallaceOut
  • Chet HolmgrenOut

Game info

Venue
Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
TV
KSBI, Thunder App, GCSEN
Season series
Series starts 11/20

Pelicans and Thunder this season

  1. Fri 20 NovPelicans at ThunderFri 8:00 PM ET
  2. Wed 23 DecThunder at PelicansWed 8:00 PM ET
  3. Wed 20 JanThunder at PelicansWed 8:00 PM ET
  4. Sat 3 AprPelicans at ThunderSat 5:00 PM ET

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Questions

What time is Pelicans vs Thunder?

8:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Friday 20 November 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.

What channel is Pelicans vs Thunder on?

ESPN lists KSBI, Thunder App, GCSEN for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.

Who is favoured in Pelicans vs Thunder?

Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Oklahoma City Thunder a 68% chance, so a call on them pays x1.47. It does not know about injuries or rest.

Where is Pelicans vs Thunder played?

At Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK, the home of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

How many times do the Pelicans and Thunder play this season?

This season's schedule has 4 games between them.

When do the Pelicans and Thunder play next?

Wednesday 23 December 2026 at 8:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Thunder at the Pelicans.

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