As the 2024-25 NBA season approaches, DraftKings Sportsbook has released betting odds, with the Boston Celtics leading as strong favorites following a dominant campaign. Several teams, including the Oklahoma City Thunder and New York Knicks, are also positioned for strong runs after impactful offseason moves. Fans can expect an exciting season of competition with significant opportunities for bettors to explore.
Below is a breakdown of the New Orleans Pelicans’ betting odds on DraftKings Sportsbook for the NBA Finals, conference titles, and more, with top contenders and surprises spread across both conferences.
New Orleans Pelicans
NBA Finals Winner: +5500
Western Conference Winner: +2200
Regular Season Wins O/U: 46.5 (Over: +100, Under: -120)
Most Regular Season Wins: +9000
Conference Seeding O/U: 7.5 (Over: -105, Under: -115)
To Participate in Play-In: +135
Make Playoffs: Yes (-145), No (+120)
The Pelicans head into the 2024-25 season aiming to build on their 49-win campaign, which saw Zion Williamson play a career-high 70 games before being sidelined during the Play-In Tournament. Williamson was outstanding when healthy, averaging 22.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 5 assists per game. Alongside him, Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum, and Trey Murphy provided reliable contributions throughout the season.
This offseason, the Pelicans made a major move by acquiring Dejounte Murray via trade, adding ballhandling, defense, and shooting to their backcourt. However, the team lost some size with the departures of Jonas Valanciunas and Larry Nance Jr., leaving a gap that may need addressing before the trade deadline.
Their 2024 draft pick Yves Missi adds additional youth and energy to their frontcourt, but the team’s success will largely depend on Zion’s health and whether Ingram, who’s in a contract year, can perform at a high level.
DraftKings Sportsbook lists the Pelicans at +5500 to win the NBA Finals and +2200 for the Western Conference. Their regular-season win total is set at 46.5, with odds of +100 for the over and -120 for the under. They have +9000 odds for the most regular-season wins and are at +135 to participate in the Play-In Tournament.
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