The Oklahoma City Thunder (9-2) and the New Orleans Pelicans (3-8) collide in a Western Conference showdown on Wednesday night. The Thunder topped the Los Angeles Clippers 134-128 in a battle on Monday. Meanwhile, the Pelicans have lost five games in a row. The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Pelicans 107-105 on Nov. 11. Zion Williamson (hamstring), Dejounte Murray (hand) and CJ McCollum (adductor) are among those out for New Orleans, while Chet Holmgren (hip) and Alex Caruso (hip) are out for Oklahoma City.

Tipoff from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. SportsLine consensus lists Oklahoma City as the 14.5-point favorite in the latest Pelicans vs. Thunder odds, and the Thunder are at -1136 on the money line (risk $1,136 to win $100), while New Orleans is a +713 underdog. The over/under for total points scored is 224.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

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