Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans Matchup

Check out our free Warriors vs Pelicans prediction for this NBA matchup in New Orleans. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Warriors hold a 11-3 record so far.
  • Golden State has an effective field goal percentage of 55% (5th).
  • The Warriors are coming off a 120-97 win vs. the Pelicans.
  • The Pelicans host the Warriors with a record of 4-12.
  • New Orleans has an effective field goal percentage of 49% (30th).
  • The Pelicans are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Warriors.

Warriors vs Pelicans Prediction

At 7:30 ET, the Golden State Warriors (-504) will take on the New Orleans Pelicans (+380) at the Smoothie King Center. The Warriors are favored by 10.5 points and the over/under line is 222.5.

Golden State is 11-3 and sits atop the Western Conference, while New Orleans is 4-12 and has lost three straight. ESPN will provide television coverage.

Warriors vs. Pelicans Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Golden State Warriors at New Orleans Pelicans
  • Where: New Orleans at Smoothie King Center
  • Date: Friday, November 22nd
  • Betting Odds GS -10.5, GS -504 | NO +380 O/U 222.5

Warriors Preview: Will the Warriors Make it Happen on the Road?

The Warriors improved to 11-3 on the season with a 120-97 win over the Hawks on Wednesday. Golden State, favored by 7.5 points, covered the spread, and the game’s total of 217 points fell well short of the 239.5 O/U line.

Golden State’s defense shined, especially during a 17-0 run that took the score from 23-17 to 40-17. After a 33-point 3rd quarter from Atlanta, the Warriors clamped down again, holding the Hawks to 22 points in the 4th while scoring 30 of their own.

Andrew Wiggins led the Warriors to a win over the Hawks with 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, shooting 70.6% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 50%. Stephen Curry added 23 points and 8 assists, connecting on 4 threes at 66.7% and shooting 70% overall. Trayce Jackson-Davis contributed 14 points and 11 rebounds.

The Warriors hit 14 threes at 35% and shot 46.5% from the field. Wiggins scored 9 points in the 4th quarter, while Curry added 8. Buddy Hield scored 8 of his 11 points in the opening quarter.

The Warriors' defense was strong in their win over the Hawks, holding them to 97 points. They gave up 22 points in the 1st and 4th quarters and 20 in the 2nd but struggled a bit in the 3rd, allowing 33 points.

Golden State limited Atlanta to 33% shooting, including 26% from three-point range, with the Hawks making 12 threes. The Warriors also sent the Hawks to the line 24 times, where they hit 15 free throws. Defensively, the Warriors grabbed 45 rebounds, gave up 21 offensive boards, and recorded 10 steals and 7 blocks.

Pelicans Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog New Orleans?

Golden State improved to 11-3 on the season with a 120-97 win over the Hawks on Wednesday. The Warriors, favored by 7.5 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 217 points fell short of the 239.5-point over/under line.

A 17-0 run in the 1st quarter helped the Warriors take control early, as they led 41-22 after the 1st and 67-42 at halftime. Although Atlanta outscored Golden State 33-23 in the 3rd quarter, the Warriors responded by winning the 4th quarter 30-22 to close out the game.

In their 128-100 loss to the Cavaliers, the Pelicans struggled offensively, shooting just 42.4% from the field and hitting only 8 threes at a 25.8% clip. Antonio Reeves was a bright spot, leading the team with 34 points, including 11 in both the 2nd and 4th quarters.

Brandon Boston added 14 points, despite shooting 27.8%, while Yves Missi contributed 12 points, 8 of which came in the opening quarter. Reeves also connected on 4 threes, shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc.

The Pelicans struggled defensively on Wednesday, giving up 128 points to the Cavaliers. Their toughest stretch came in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed 40 points, followed by 36 in the 3rd. They did manage to hold Cleveland to 23 points in the 4th, but the damage was already done.

New Orleans allowed Cleveland to shoot 52% from the field, including 42% from three, where the Cavaliers hit 18 threes. The Pelicans sent Cleveland to the line 14 times, with the Cavaliers converting 12 free throws. Defensively, New Orleans recorded 9 steals and 3 blocks.

Warriors vs Pelicans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last three road games, Golden State has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 114 points per game.
  • Across the Pelicans last three home games, the team averaged 93 points per game while allowing 122. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 0-3, while going 0-3 straight-up.
  • In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Warriors have a straight up record of 7-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 6-4.

Warriors vs Pelicans Prediction

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