Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction 11/9/26 NBA Picks Today

The New Orleans Pelicans look to have cooled off from their four-game win streak as they are now looking to avoid a third straight defeat after getting trampled by the Clippers in a 139-123 road loss last night. Trey Murphy III led the team in scoring with 26 points on nine of 17 shooting, Jeremiah Fears added 25 points with six rebounds and five assists on 10 of 14 shooting while Zion Williamson chipped in with 25 points on nine of nine shooting. As a team, the Pelicans shot 51 percent from the field and 10 of 29 from the 3-point line which was good enough to keep the game close despite allowing 39 points in the second quarter, but they did it again in the fourth quarter where they leaked another 37 points to eventually lose by double digits. Saddiq Bey shot just three of 12 from the field while Derik Queen scored just eight points on one of five shooting off the bench.

Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors have been on fire as they are now aiming for an eighth straight win after outlasting the Magic in a thrilling 126-119 overtime home victory on Saturday. Stephen Curry drained five 3-pointers to finish with 41 points on 13 of 19 shooting, Yaxel Lendeborg added 23 points on nine of 15 shooting while Brandin Podziemski chipped in with 15 points on five of seven shooting. As a team, the Warriors shot 54 percent from the field and 15 of 32 from the 3-point line as they opened the game on a ferocious 23-9 run to take control early, but they allowed the pesky Magic all the way back into the contest and were trailing until they went on a crucial 5-0 run late in the overtime period to steal the game.

The Pelicans are still missing Yves Missi, while the Warriors have ruled out Will Richard, Moses Moody and Jimmy Butler III.

The Pelicans would love to stop their rot with an upset win on the road in this one, but they’re going to have to play better defense than they did in last night’s defeat to the Clippers. The Warriors are currently one of the hottest teams in the league with Curry winding back the clock and I think they stay hot and claim their eighth straight victory against a weary Pelicans team playing on zero days’ rest.

Peter Tran's Free Pick: Golden State -9.5

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