Golden State Warriors vs
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Warriors Look to Bounce Back Against Pelicans Despite Curry's Injury Concerns

Tonight's matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the New Orleans Pelicans promises to be an exciting battle. The Warriors suffered a tough loss to Miami in their last game, while the Pelicans emerged victorious against the 76ers. With a strong historical record against the Pelicans, the Warriors are favored to win tonight with a spread of -13.5 points. It will be interesting to see if they can maintain their dominance over New Orleans and secure another victory.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Warriors -825 | Pelicans +578
• Spread: Warriors -13.5 (-110) | Pelicans +13.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 223.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Golden State will win straight-up is 89%.

Golden State vs New Orleans Stats

Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors suffered their second straight loss on the road against the Miami Heat, with a final score of 87-104. The Warriors are currently 41-31 on the year, tied for second in the Pacific Division, and tied for sixth in the Western Conference. Against Miami, Golden State struggled offensively, shooting 39.8% from the floor and 23.7% from three-point range while allowing Miami to shoot 55.8% in the game. Brandin Podziemski led the Warriors with 14 points in the loss.

Overall, the Warriors are ranked second in power rankings, 18th in scoring offense, and 8th in defense. They have a field goal percentage of 44.96%, a three-point percentage of 36.34%, and a free throw percentage of 75.49%. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 46.44% from the field, 36.04% from three-point range, and 76.91% from the free-throw line. Stephen Curry leads the team with 24.2 points per game, while Jimmy Butler III leads the team with 17.1 points per game. The Warriors are currently without Gary Payton II due to a thumb injury, and Stephen Curry is questionable for their next game.

New Orleans Pelicans Analysis

The New Orleans Pelicans secured a win against the 76ers, improving their record to 20-53 for the season and claiming victory in just their second game out of the last seven. The Pelicans currently sit in 14th place in the Western Conference standings and have been eliminated from playoff contention. Leading the game with a strong performance, New Orleans shot 49.4% from the field, including 15 of 35 from three-point range, and outrebounded the 76ers 51-37. Key players for the Pelicans include Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, and Jordan Hawkins, among others. However, the team is dealing with several injuries, including Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum being out, which impacts their performance on the court. Overall, the Pelicans rank 23rd in scoring offense, 26th in scoring defense, and have a power ranking of 27 in the league. Their offensive and defensive statistics reflect their mid-tier performance in key areas such as field goal percentage, three-point shooting, rebounding, and turnovers.

Injuries plague New Orleans while Golden State aims for playoff spot and Curry's return expected

New Orleans is currently facing challenges with the absence of their nominal starting five players due to injuries for the remainder of the year. This has led to the Pelicans focusing on improving their draft positioning, as they currently hold the second-worst record in the Western Conference and the fourth-worst record in the entire league. Conversely, Golden State recently suffered a defeat to Miami and is striving to secure a guaranteed playoff spot while avoiding participation in the play-in tournament. Additionally, despite point guard Curry missing three of the last four games, the Warriors are expected to perform well in their upcoming game. It is anticipated that Golden State will prevail and return to their winning ways, with or without Curry on the court.

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