Golden State Warriors (11-3) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (4-12)
November 22, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: New Orleans Pelicans +9.5; Over/Under: +222.5
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The Golden State Warriors and New Orleans Pelicans meet Friday in NBA action at the Smoothie King Center. Here’s a New Orleans Pelicans vs Golden State Warriors Prediction. This article will include a New Orleans Pelicans vs Golden State Warriors Pick.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The Golden State Warriors beat the Hawks, lost to the Clippers, and they play the Spurs, Nets, and Thunder next. The Golden State Warriors are averaging 119.6 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 109.1 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Stephen Curry is averaging 23 points and 6.5 assists, while Buddy Hield is averaging 16.5 points and 1.7 assists. Andrew Wiggins is the third double-digit scorer and Jonathan Kuminga is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 69.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 31.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49.1 rebounds per game.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Cavs and Mavericks, and they play the Pacers, Raptors, and Grizzlies next. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 103.5 points on 43.5 percent shooting and allowing 115.4 points on 48.7 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 23.2 points and 5.9 rebounds, while Zion Williamson is averaging 22.7 points and 8 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Jordan Hawkins is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 38.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Warriors have won each of their last 11 road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Pelicans have lost 10 of their last 11 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in 13 of their last 15 games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pelicans’ last seven home games against Western Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Warriors’ last four games as favorites against the Pelicans has gone UNDER the total points line.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
The Golden State Warriors already smoked the Pelicans twice last month, and it should be no different here. The New Orleans Pelicans are the most injured team in NBA history with Ingram, McCollum, Zion, Alvarado, Murray, and others out. The Pelicans starting five against the Cavs looked like a YMCA roster. As long as these injuries continue, the Pelicans are likely going to get clubbed across the head. Give me the Warriors by double digits.
