New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder Picks and Prediction for Sunday November 2 2025

By: Eddie Kline Published 11/02/2025, 12:20 AM ET

Pelicans Preview

The Sunday NBA schedule will tip-off with a matinee between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Oklahoma City Thunder from the Paycom Center. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Pelicans (0-5) are one of three winless teams in the NBA and rank near the bottom of the league in defensive efficiency. On Friday, New Orleans connected on 18-for-37 from long distance during a 126-124 road loss against the LA Clippers..

Jordan Poole led five New Orleans players in double figures with 30 points (7-13 3 PT) in 33 minutes off the bench. Zion Williamson added 29 points (9-17 FG) and six boards for the Pelicans, who outrebounded the Clippers by a 43-37 margin.

Thunder Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder are the first team to win six games this season and appear well positioned to defend their NBA title. The Thunder (6-0) rank second in the league in defensive efficiency and are allowing 110.3 points per contest. On Thursday, Oklahoma City forced 23 turnovers during a 127-108 home victory versus Washington.

MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tallied a game-high 31 points on 11-for-20 shooting and dished out seven assists. Isaiah Joe nailed 5-for-9 from the three-point line and finished with 20 points off the Oklahoma City bench. Isaiah Hartenstein added 17 points, eight rebounds, and five assists for the Thunder.

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Pelicans vs Thunder Pick

New Orleans G Dejounte Murray is recovering from an Achilles injury and hopes to make his season debut in January. These two teams rank in the bottom half of the league in offensive efficiency. Look for the Thunder to improve to 7-0 in a home victory that stays under the total. Final Score Prediction, Oklahoma City Thunder win 116-105.

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