Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

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 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.