Thunder vs. Pelicans: Predictions, odds, TV schedule for Wednesday's NBA playoff Game 2

The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the New Orleans Pelicans for Game 2 of the NBA playoffs' first-round Western Conference series on Wednesday.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2020. They lead the series 1-0 after a 94-92 win in the series first game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a finalist for the league's Most Valuable Player award, led the Thunder in scoring with 28 points. Jalen Williams added 19 points, while Chet Holmgren contributed 15 points, 11 rebounds, and five blocks in the first-game win.

Here are the predictions and odds heading into Game 2 in Oklahoma City.

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West First-Round: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans Game 2 predictions

Fox Sports: Thunder 117 - Pelicans 111

Staff writes: "The Thunder have a 4-6 record against the spread while finishing 7-3 overall over their last 10 games. Oklahoma City and its opponents have combined to score an average of 224.5 points over its last 10 games, 13.0 more than the 211.5 over/under in this matchup."

Docs Sports: Take Oklahoma City

Guy Bruhn writes: "The Thunder on defense are ranked 11th in the NBA in PPG surrendered with 112.7. They are able to force 15.7 turnovers on a nightly basis and allow teams to shoot 45.5% from the floor (3rd in basketball). The Oklahoma City defense gives up 36.1% on shots from beyond the arc (1,101 of 3,052) and opponents are connecting on 78.9% of their shots from the free throw line. They have conceded 26.9 dimes and 44.7 rebounds every game, which ranks them 18th and 23rd in the NBA."

Dimers: Oklahoma City Thunder

Dave Garofolo writes: "We predict the Thunder, with a 72% win probability, will likely beat the Pelicans on Wednesday."

ESPN: Thunder have a 70% chance to win

According to ESPN's Matchup Predictor, the Oklahoma City Thunder have a 70.9% chance to beat the New Orleans Pelicans.

West First-Round: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans Game 2 odds, betting line

The Oklahoma City Thunder are favored to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans in Game 2, according to the BetMGM odds.

• Spread: Oklahoma City (-7.5); New Orleans (+7.5)

• Moneyline: Oklahoma City (-350); New Orleans (+260)

• Total Over/Under: 212.5

• Series Winner: Oklahoma City (-1200); New Orleans (+750)

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