Westbrook Looks to Extend Triple-Double Record Tonight
The Oklahoma City Thunder battle the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook looks to extend his record streak of triple-doubles to 11 tonight. Westbrook had 21 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists in Monday’s 120-111 home win over the Portland Trail Blazers. He broke the legendary Wilt Chamberlain‘s record of nine straight triple-doubles that was set in 1968.
TV: 8 p.m. ET, TNT, FS Oklahoma LINE: Thunder -4.5; O/U: 238.5.
Westbrook’s latest stellar outing, was his 23rd triple-double of the campaign. It led streaking Oklahoma City to its 11th win in the past 12 games. The Pelicans are badly unraveling with 10 losses in the past 14 games. Disgruntled star Anthony Davis had three points on 1-of-9 shooting in a 118-88 home loss to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday.
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The Thunder have improved to 37-19 on the season. Forward Paul George got into the triple-double act with the third of his career. He poured in 47 points and added 12 rebounds and 10 assists against Portland. George decided not to leave as a free agent after last season and he and Westbrook are meshing on the court and off in their second season as teammates.
The Pelicans are 25-33 on the season. Guard Jrue Holiday termed the 30-point home loss as “definitely embarrassing” as the atmosphere around the team remains surly after Davis requested a trade. Once he wasn’t dealt prior to last Thursday’s deadline, it has lingered and caused issues. Davis played only 24 minutes against the Magic in his third game since he wasn’t moved. The Pelicans have to find a way to put this behind them.
PREDICTION: Thunder 127, Pelicans 105
NBA Betting Odds & Trends
| Oklahoma City Thunder |
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| Oklahoma City is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games |
| Oklahoma City is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games |
| The total has gone OVER in 12 of Oklahoma City’s last 17 games |
| Oklahoma City is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road |
| Oklahoma City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road |
| The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City’s last 5 games on the road |
| Oklahoma City is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Orleans |
| Oklahoma City is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing New Orleans |
| The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oklahoma City’s last 9 games when playing New Orleans |
| Oklahoma City is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games when playing on the road against New Orleans |
| The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oklahoma City’s last 8 games when playing on the road against New Orleans |
| New Orleans Pelicans |
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| New Orleans is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games |
| The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Orleans’s last 7 games |
| New Orleans is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home |
| New Orleans is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home |
| The total has gone UNDER in 10 of New Orleans’s last 14 games at home |
| New Orleans is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Oklahoma City |
| New Orleans is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Oklahoma City |
| The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Orleans’s last 9 games when playing Oklahoma City |
| New Orleans is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City |
| The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Orleans’s last 8 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City |
Next up:
Oklahoma City home to Utah Friday, February 22
New Orleans at Indiana Friday, February 22
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