NBA Odds – December 21 – Pelicans vs. Thunder – Fantasy Pick: Russell Westbrook

Gambling911.com has your NBA odds for December 21 with a focus on the Pelicans vs. Thunder game.  We also examine today’s Fantasy Sports options with a focus on red hot Russell Westbrook.

The line on this game had the Thunder at -7 moving up to -7.5 at most books.  And while OKC had dominated this series, New Orleans won the last two meetings including a game earlier in the month.  Seven of the previous eight wins against the Pelicans were by more than the current spread.  The Thunder has won eight of its last ten games overall and is about to finally cross over the .500 mark.  New Orleans is at .500 and have won five of their last ten games.

The Pelicans are 6-1 Against The Spread in their last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game, 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss and 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games following a double-digit loss at home.  The Thunder are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a Straight Up win and 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 vs. Western Conference.

Russell Westbrook is a hot Fantasy commodity despite his steep price.  Westbrook had his third consecutive 30-point game Friday against the Lakers.  He also completed a double-double by picking up 10 assists and also had five rebounds.  With Kevin Durant out, Westbook looks to get plenty more playing time.   Take him at $1100.