Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans Preview
Planning on watching today’s Pelicans and Warriors game? Catch the action at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA, as the Warriors hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on ABC.
The Pelicans come into this Western conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 233 points. Check out BetCoco for Golden State Warriors – New Orleans Pelicans odds
Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between New Orleans and Golden State, the Warriors have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 16 points per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Golden State is averaging 119 points compared to New Orleans at 103.
- Across the Pelicans last ten road games, the team averaged 121 points per game while allowing 113. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 7-3 straight-up.
- Across their three previous home games, Golden State has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 115 points per game.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Warriors have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 4-1.
- Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Pelicans have an overall record of 3-2 while going 2-3 against the spread.
Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
The Pelicans come into today’s game with a 22-15 overall record, which has them leading the Southwest Division. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 6th place.
When playing on the road, the Pelicans have an average scoring margin of +3.3 points per game. They have won their last six road games and have an ATS record of 9-8 on the road.
As the favorite, New Orleans has a record of 12-8 and has covered the spread in their last two games. Their average scoring margin in these games is +6.4 points per game.
So far, 20 of the Pelicans’ 37 games have seen them listed as the favorite. Their overall ATS record is 21-16.
On the year, the Pelicans have an average over/under line of 228.9 points. Their games have averaged a combined 227.4 points per game. Their over/under record for the season is 17-20 and the under has hit in their last two games.
In their win over the Kings, the Pelicans were 4.5-point underdogs and won by 33 points. The final score of the game was 133-100, which went under the over/under line of 233.5 points.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Pelicans are 12th in the NBA in scoring at 115.8 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 116.1 points per contest.
So far this season, the Pelicans have outscored the NBA scoring average in 51.4% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 19th in the league.
New Orleans is 8th in the NBA in field goal percentage at 48%. However, they are just 24th in three-point shooting at 37%.
Coming into the game, the Pelicans defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 32.4% of their games. Currently, they are 10th in the NBA at 111.6 points per game allowed. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Pelicans squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 55.7% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 33.7% from downtown.
Golden State enters today’s game with an overall record of 17-19. In the Western Conference, they are 12th and 5th in the Pacific Division. At home, the Warriors are 11-10 and have an average scoring margin of -0.7 points per game.
Against the spread, Golden State is 16-19 overall and has failed to cover in their last two games. As the favorite, they are 7-15 ATS and have lost two straight games ATS at home.
When playing on the road, the Warriors are 6-9 and have an average scoring margin of +1.4 points per game. Their road ATS record is 9-6.
In terms of being favored or the underdog, Golden State has been the favorite in 22 of their 36 games and have a record of 14-8 in those games. As the underdog, they are 3-11 and have covered the spread in three straight games.
On average, the Warriors’ games have seen a combined 234.1 points scored. Their over/under record for the season is 20-15-1. Today’s over/under line of 233 points is lower than their average of 230.7.
When playing at home, the Warriors are averaging 116.3 points per game this season (16th in the NBA). Overall, they are 10th in the league at 117.1 points per game.
Golden State is 14th in pace this season at 99.2 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 23rd in the NBA at 46%.
So far, the Warriors have made an average of 14.8 three-pointers per game (4th in the NBA). When it comes to two-point field goal percentage, they are 19th in the league.
At present, the Warriors’ defense is ranked 21st, allowing 116.9 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Warriors’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 54.9% and allowing 35.4% from beyond the arc.
Our projections indicate that the Pelicans should come out top with a projected score of 115-112.
Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Tips
- Take the Pelicans on the moneyline
- The Pelicans should also cover at -1
- Our NBA model projects 227 points, and we suggest taking the under
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
- Draymond Green – Conditioning – Out
- Chris Paul – Hand – Out
- Gary Payton II – Hamstring – Out
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
- Zion Williamson – Leg – Questionable
- Jose Alvarado – Illness – Questionable
- Matt Ryan – Elbow – Out
