Thunder Visit Pelicans as West Leaders Eye Sixth Straight Win Tonight

A lopsided betting line reflects extensive absences on both sides.

Overview

Tipoff is 8 p.m. EST (7 p.m. CT) in New Orleans, with TV on FanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma and streaming on Fubo.
Oklahoma City enters 13-1 on a five-game win streak, while New Orleans is 2-11 and 1-10 against Western Conference opponents.
In their first meeting on Nov. 2, the Thunder won 137-106, and they now lead the NBA with 37.0 defensive rebounds per game led by Isaiah Hartenstein.
Thunder injuries: Jalen Williams, Aaron Wiggins, Kenrich Williams, Nikola Topic and Thomas Sorber are out, with Alex Caruso questionable; Pelicans injuries: Zion Williamson, Jordan Poole and Dejounte Murray are out.
BetMGM lists Oklahoma City as a 17.5-point favorite, one preview predicts 120-108 for the Thunder, and the Pelicans are on the second night of a back-to-back after Sunday’s 124-106 loss to the Warriors.