The OKC Thunder will continue the 2025-26 NBA season with a home game against the New Orleans Pelicans at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
OKC (6-0) earned a 127-108 home win over the Washington Wizards on Thursday. The Thunder continues to be without Jalen Williams, who underwent a follow-up procedure on his right shooting wrist Friday.
New Orleans (0-5) fell short in a 126-124 road loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. Former OU guard Jeremiah Fears will make his return to the Sooner State.
Here’s everything you need to know about Sunday’s game between the Thunder and Pelicans:
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What time is Thunder vs Pelicans game today?
- Date: Sunday, Nov. 2
- Time: 2:30 p.m. CT
- Where: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City
What channel is OKC Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans on today?
- TV: FanDuel Sports Network
- How to watch online: Fubo (free trial)
Thunder vs Pelicans predictions, picks
Justin Martinez: OKC 120, New Orleans 105
New Orleans ranks 29th in the NBA in points per game (108). It’ll now face an OKC team that boasts plenty of strong defenders, even with Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren out. I’m expecting players such as Lu Dort, Cason Wallace and Alex Caruso to wreak havoc on that end of the floor, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will lead the way offensively. Give me the Thunder at home.
Thunder vs Pelicans betting odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Sunday, Nov. 2
- Odds: OKC by 12.5
- Over/under: 229.5
- Moneyline: OKC -750 | New Orleans +525
Thunder vs Pelicans injury updates
- Thunder: Lu Dort (illness) is out. Chet Holmgren (lower back sprain) is out. Thomas Sorber (ACL surgery recovery) is out. Nikola Topić (surgery recovery) is out. Jalen Williams (right wrist surgery recovery) is out. Kenrich Williams (left knee surgery recovery) is out.
- Pelicans: Trey Alexander (G League two-way) is out. Hunter Dickinson (G League two-way) is out. Kevon Looney (left knee sprain) is questionable. Dejounte Murray (right Achilles rupture) is out.
Projected OKC Thunder starters
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- Cason Wallace
- Aaron Wiggins
- Alex Caruso
- Isaiah Hartenstein
Projected New Orleans Pelicans starters
- Jeremiah Fears
- Trey Murphy III
- Herbert Jones
- Zion Williamson
- Yves Missi
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