New Orleans at Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City is a much better team than early in the season and the Thunder have won three of their past four games, including impressive road victories against the Lakers and Portland. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 44 points and shot 13 of 16 against the Trail Blazers and the Thunder shot 57 percent overall and went 12-for-24 from 3-point range. New Orleans lost for the seventh time in 10 games 118-107 to Cleveland and the Pelicans have lost their past six road games and by an average of 11 points. The Thunder is in revenge mode after losing in overtime the last meeting on Dec. 23 and they are 12-4-1 ATS their past 17 games, including 6-2 ATS at home. Oklahoma City is 16-6 ATS playing with two days rest. Play the Thunder.