The under was 3-1 in the four head-to-head meetings this season, and the game that went over needed overtime to get there. In regulation, these teams did not combine for more than 224 points in any of their meetings, and three of the four games combined for 206 points or less. Don't expect to see a game above 225 with the stakes raised in a playoff-type atmosphere.
The Pelicans were 4th in NBA in defensive rating over their last 10 games of the season and just 21st in pace. Conversely, this will be a challenging road situation for the Thunder's young players. Expect their defense to travel better than the offense.
3% play on UNDER