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NBA Betting Preview: Warriors vs Pelicans

The Golden State Warriors take the floor against the New Orleans Pelicans in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Back Pelicans to Have the Edge Over Warriors

We are having a wager on the Pelicans to beat the Warriors. You can back our prediction at +102 on the Moneyline and we think this offers great value.

8 Triumphs for Warriors in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Golden State Warriors won their previous game, beating Denver Nuggets at home. It was a 128-117 win at Chase Center. Moses Moody poured in 23 points, with Al Horford contributing 22 and De'Anthony Melton adding 20.

New Orleans Pelicans were winners last time out. It was a 126-111 home victory against Philadelphia 76ers at Smoothie King Center. Offensively, Jordan Poole led the way, scoring 23, while Zion Williamson added 21 and Saddiq Bey 20.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Warriors beat the Pelicans in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 104-96 scoreline at Chase Center. The Warriors have beaten the Pelicans in the past six matchups. They’ve also claimed 8 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Warriors logo Warriors 30 27 0.526 115.6 113.9 1.7 19-11 11-16 6-4 20-16 4-6 1W
Pelicans logo Pelicans 16 42 0.276 114.8 120.6 -5.8 10-21 6-21 6-7 9-26 4-6 1W
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Golden State Warriors – Last 10 Games

4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. The Warriors are averaging 110.6 points, 40.8 rebounds, 30.6 assists, 11.0 steals and 3.7 blocks while shooting 45.9% from the field and 74.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 115.5 points and 45.9 rebounds per matchup.

Moses Moody is averaging 15.6 points and 3.2 (41.0%) 3-pointers made, while Brandin Podziemski averages 6.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists.

New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have won 4 and lost 6 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 114.9 points, 42.4 rebounds, 26.0 assists, 8.2 steals and 6.0 blocks per game while shooting 46.8% from the field and 76.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 115.9 points and 49.0 rebounds.

Zion Williamson is averaging 21.2 points and 4.0 assists, while Derik Queen has an average of 6.9 rebounds and Trey Murphy 3.2 (37.6%) 3-pointers made.

Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

Dive into our full Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, top player prop bets and a bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

There are attractive odds about Pelicans and our pick is for the home team to win this NBA showdown. They can get the better of their opponents in various departments and you can get +102.

Our basketball predictions are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into up-to-date NBA stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the action might unfold.

Key Warriors vs Pelicans stats:

  • Pelicans have won 3 of their last 5 games.
  • Warriors have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
  • Warriors have lost 3 of their last 5 games.

Pelicans Moneyline Probability

The top NBA sportsbooks suggest there’s a 49.5% chance of our pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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If you’re looking to squeeze more juice from the odds, consider the Pelicans on the spread. Those expecting this franchise to exceed expectations can wager them to cover the line.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Brandin Podziemski Under 16.5 Points -125 BetMGM logo

Brandin Podziemski (Warriors) has an average of 9.8 points in the past 5 road games. This is a telling statistic and we’re happy to back him to fall short of the line once again, with odds of -125 available.

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Jeremiah Fears Over 2.5 Assists -164 BetMGM logo

Jeremiah Fears (Pelicans) has covered the 2.5 assists total in 5 of the past 5 games. We’re sweet on him covering the Player Assists line once again, with odds of -164 on offer that this happens.

Latest Jeremiah Fears Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Pelicans
Totals Over 223.5
Player Points Brandin Podziemski Under 16.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Pelicans on the moneyline. We’ve also gone for Over 223.5 and Brandin Podziemski (Warriors) to score Under 16.5 points.

The same game parlay option is great for basketball bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. It’s especially good if you have a strong view on the likely outcomes and the odds for each pick are combined.

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Correct Score Prediction

Warriors Warriors logo 113 - 118 Pelicans logo Pelicans

There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on the Pelicans to achieve a 118-113 win should give bettors a good run for their money.

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Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Predicting a Close Encounter

You can choose New Orleans Pelicans at +108 or alternatively Golden State Warriors who have betting odds of -127. According to the top NBA sportsbooks, the home team have an implied probability of 48%.

The current spread is 1.5 and total points is 223.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. The Over 223.5 selection is available to back at -112.

You can find hundreds of game lines and team props for every contest, with the top betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Betting Lines & Odds
Zion Williamson Favorite to Score the Most Points

The favorite to land the most baskets is Zion Williamson. Odds of -102 can be found for him scoring Over 23.5 points and there is -125 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 23.5
-102
Under 23.5
-125
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Saddiq Bey (Pelicans)
Over 18.5
-122
Under 18.5
-105
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Moses Moody (Warriors)
Over 18.5
-104
Under 18.5
-123
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De'Anthony Melton (Warriors)
Over 16.5
-119
Under 16.5
-108
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Player Assists
Pat Spencer (Warriors)
Over 5.5
-110
Under 5.5
-120
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Brandin Podziemski (Warriors)
Over 5.5
+122
Under 5.5
-161
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Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 4.5
+119
Under 4.5
-156
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Draymond Green (Warriors)
Over 4.5
-108
Under 4.5
-123
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Player Rebounds
Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 7.5
-137
Under 7.5
+104
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 6.5
-102
Under 6.5
-130
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Saddiq Bey (Pelicans)
Over 6.5
+101
Under 6.5
-133
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Al Horford (Warriors)
Over 6.5
+115
Under 6.5
-152
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Warriors Have Won the Previous Four Head-to-Head Matchups at Smoothie King Center

The Pelicans have a 4-6 record in their last 10 home games, averaging 113.70 points on offense and surrendering 115.30 on defense.

The Warriors own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 road games, posting 113.00 points per contest while yielding 111.80.

When the teams last met at Smoothie King Center, the Warriors beat the Pelicans 124-106. From the past 10 head-to-heads at Smoothie King Center, the Warriors have won six while the Pelicans have taken four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O223.5 U223.5
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats 4-6 229.00 113.70 115.30 6 4
Golden State Warriors logo Golden State Warriors Away Stats 5-5 224.80 113.00 111.80 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O223.5 = Games Over 223.5 Points
  • U223.5 = Games Under 223.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Golden State Warriors logo Golden State Warriors Stats
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Golden State Warriors Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Stephen Curry 39 31.33 1061 189 27.2 4.8 4.5 3.5 0.4 1.1
Jimmy Butler 38 31.1 760 185 20.0 4.9 0.8 5.6 0.2 1.4
Brandin Podziemski 57 27.05 690 209 12.1 3.7 1.7 4.8 0.2 1.1

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Trey Murphy 52 35.63 1149 199 22.1 3.8 3.2 5.7 0.3 1.5
Saddiq Bey 51 30.53 853 126 16.7 2.5 1.9 5.8 0.1 1.0
Zion Williamson 42 29.77 917 150 21.8 3.6 - 6.0 0.6 1.0

Injuries & Suspensions

Golden State Warriors Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Golden State Warriors Lineups

22 Feb NBA
Nuggets 117-128 Warriors
19 Feb NBA
Celtics 121-110 Warriors
11 Feb NBA
Spurs 126-113 Warriors
09 Feb NBA
Grizzlies 113-114 Warriors
07 Feb NBA
Warriors 99-105 Lakers
05 Feb NBA
Warriors 101-97 Suns
03 Feb NBA
76ers 113-94 Warriors
30 Jan NBA
Pistons 131-124 Warriors
28 Jan NBA
Warriors 140-124 Jazz
26 Jan NBA
Warriors 83-108 Timberwolves

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

21 Feb NBA
76ers 111-126 Pelicans
20 Feb NBA
Bucks 139-118 Pelicans
11 Feb NBA
Heat 123-111 Pelicans
09 Feb NBA
Kings 94-120 Pelicans
06 Feb NBA
Pelicans 119-115 Timberwolves
04 Feb NBA
Pelicans 137-141 Bucks
02 Feb NBA
Pelicans 95-102 Hornets
31 Jan NBA
Pelicans 114-124 76ers
30 Jan NBA
Grizzlies 106-114 Pelicans
27 Jan NBA
Pelicans 95-104 Thunder

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 37 19 0.661 115.3 108 7.3 18-9 19-10 7-5 24-13 8-2 3W
Knicks 37 21 0.638 117.5 111.8 5.7 22-8 15-13 10-3 25-14 7-3 2W
Raptors 34 23 0.596 113.9 111.7 2.2 16-13 18-10 4-9 26-15 6-4 2W
76ers 31 26 0.544 116.2 116 0.2 15-15 16-11 8-6 19-19 5-5 1W
Nets 15 41 0.268 106.8 114.7 -7.9 8-19 7-22 3-9 11-24 3-7 4L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 42 14 0.75 117.3 109.4 7.9 22-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1L
Cavaliers 36 22 0.621 119.7 115.4 4.3 19-11 17-11 7-3 22-13 8-2 1L
Bucks 24 31 0.436 112 115.4 -3.4 12-13 12-18 7-4 17-19 6-4 1L
Bulls 24 34 0.414 116.1 120.3 -4.2 15-15 9-19 3-10 16-25 1-9 9L
Pacers 15 43 0.259 111.5 119 -7.5 10-19 5-24 3-9 11-28 3-7 3L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 30 26 0.536 115.2 114.7 0.5 18-10 12-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1W
Heat 31 27 0.534 120 116.9 3.1 17-11 14-16 5-5 16-16 6-4 3W
Hawks 28 31 0.475 116.9 118.3 -1.4 11-16 17-15 5-6 15-21 4-6 1W
Hornets 27 31 0.466 115.6 113.7 1.9 12-16 15-15 9-4 17-21 7-3 1W
Wizards 16 40 0.286 112.5 122.8 -10.3 11-19 5-21 2-7 11-24 4-6 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 44 14 0.759 119.5 107.7 11.8 24-7 20-7 8-3 32-9 6-4 2W
Nuggets 36 22 0.621 120.8 116.3 4.5 15-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 35 23 0.603 119.5 115 4.5 20-11 15-12 6-5 20-17 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 28 30 0.483 115.7 118.2 -2.5 16-14 12-16 5-6 22-17 5-5 1W
Jazz 18 40 0.31 118 125.9 -7.9 11-18 7-22 1-9 10-27 3-7 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 34 22 0.607 115.7 116.1 -0.4 16-11 18-11 6-6 23-14 6-4 1L
Suns 33 25 0.569 112.6 111.6 1 19-11 14-14 8-6 22-18 4-6 1L
Warriors 30 27 0.526 115.6 113.9 1.7 19-11 11-16 6-4 20-16 4-6 1W
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Kings 13 46 0.22 110.3 121 -10.7 9-20 4-26 2-8 9-30 1-9 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 41 16 0.719 118.5 111.9 6.6 21-6 20-10 10-3 26-13 9-1 9W
Rockets 35 21 0.625 114.5 109.4 5.1 19-7 16-14 6-5 20-16 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 21 35 0.375 115.5 117.8 -2.3 12-16 9-19 5-6 17-22 3-7 2L
Mavericks 20 36 0.357 114.3 117.7 -3.4 14-16 6-20 3-9 11-26 1-9 1W
Pelicans 16 42 0.276 114.8 120.6 -5.8 10-21 6-21 6-7 9-26 4-6 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 42 14 0.75 117.3 109.4 7.9 22-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1L
Celtics 37 19 0.661 115.3 108 7.3 18-9 19-10 7-5 24-13 8-2 3W
Knicks 37 21 0.638 117.5 111.8 5.7 22-8 15-13 10-3 25-14 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 36 22 0.621 119.7 115.4 4.3 19-11 17-11 7-3 22-13 8-2 1L
Raptors 34 23 0.596 113.9 111.7 2.2 16-13 18-10 4-9 26-15 6-4 2W
76ers 31 26 0.544 116.2 116 0.2 15-15 16-11 8-6 19-19 5-5 1W
Magic 30 26 0.536 115.2 114.7 0.5 18-10 12-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1W
Heat 31 27 0.534 120 116.9 3.1 17-11 14-16 5-5 16-16 6-4 3W
Hawks 28 31 0.475 116.9 118.3 -1.4 11-16 17-15 5-6 15-21 4-6 1W
Hornets 27 31 0.466 115.6 113.7 1.9 12-16 15-15 9-4 17-21 7-3 1W
Bucks 24 31 0.436 112 115.4 -3.4 12-13 12-18 7-4 17-19 6-4 1L
Bulls 24 34 0.414 116.1 120.3 -4.2 15-15 9-19 3-10 16-25 1-9 9L
Wizards 16 40 0.286 112.5 122.8 -10.3 11-19 5-21 2-7 11-24 4-6 1L
Nets 15 41 0.268 106.8 114.7 -7.9 8-19 7-22 3-9 11-24 3-7 4L
Pacers 15 43 0.259 111.5 119 -7.5 10-19 5-24 3-9 11-28 3-7 3L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 44 14 0.759 119.5 107.7 11.8 24-7 20-7 8-3 32-9 6-4 2W
Spurs 41 16 0.719 118.5 111.9 6.6 21-6 20-10 10-3 26-13 9-1 9W
Rockets 35 21 0.625 114.5 109.4 5.1 19-7 16-14 6-5 20-16 6-4 1W
Nuggets 36 22 0.621 120.8 116.3 4.5 15-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1L
Lakers 34 22 0.607 115.7 116.1 -0.4 16-11 18-11 6-6 23-14 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 35 23 0.603 119.5 115 4.5 20-11 15-12 6-5 20-17 6-4 1L
Suns 33 25 0.569 112.6 111.6 1 19-11 14-14 8-6 22-18 4-6 1L
Warriors 30 27 0.526 115.6 113.9 1.7 19-11 11-16 6-4 20-16 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 28 30 0.483 115.7 118.2 -2.5 16-14 12-16 5-6 22-17 5-5 1W
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Grizzlies 21 35 0.375 115.5 117.8 -2.3 12-16 9-19 5-6 17-22 3-7 2L
Mavericks 20 36 0.357 114.3 117.7 -3.4 14-16 6-20 3-9 11-26 1-9 1W
Jazz 18 40 0.31 118 125.9 -7.9 11-18 7-22 1-9 10-27 3-7 3L
Pelicans 16 42 0.276 114.8 120.6 -5.8 10-21 6-21 6-7 9-26 4-6 1W
Kings 13 46 0.22 110.3 121 -10.7 9-20 4-26 2-8 9-30 1-9 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 44 14 0.759 119.5 107.7 11.8 24-7 20-7 8-3 32-9 6-4 2W
Pistons 42 14 0.75 117.3 109.4 7.9 22-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1L
Spurs 41 16 0.719 118.5 111.9 6.6 21-6 20-10 10-3 26-13 9-1 9W
Celtics 37 19 0.661 115.3 108 7.3 18-9 19-10 7-5 24-13 8-2 3W
Knicks 37 21 0.638 117.5 111.8 5.7 22-8 15-13 10-3 25-14 7-3 2W
Rockets 35 21 0.625 114.5 109.4 5.1 19-7 16-14 6-5 20-16 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 36 22 0.621 119.7 115.4 4.3 19-11 17-11 7-3 22-13 8-2 1L
Nuggets 36 22 0.621 120.8 116.3 4.5 15-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1L
Lakers 34 22 0.607 115.7 116.1 -0.4 16-11 18-11 6-6 23-14 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 35 23 0.603 119.5 115 4.5 20-11 15-12 6-5 20-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 34 23 0.596 113.9 111.7 2.2 16-13 18-10 4-9 26-15 6-4 2W
Suns 33 25 0.569 112.6 111.6 1 19-11 14-14 8-6 22-18 4-6 1L
76ers 31 26 0.544 116.2 116 0.2 15-15 16-11 8-6 19-19 5-5 1W
Magic 30 26 0.536 115.2 114.7 0.5 18-10 12-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1W
Heat 31 27 0.534 120 116.9 3.1 17-11 14-16 5-5 16-16 6-4 3W
Warriors 30 27 0.526 115.6 113.9 1.7 19-11 11-16 6-4 20-16 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 28 30 0.483 115.7 118.2 -2.5 16-14 12-16 5-6 22-17 5-5 1W
Hawks 28 31 0.475 116.9 118.3 -1.4 11-16 17-15 5-6 15-21 4-6 1W
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Hornets 27 31 0.466 115.6 113.7 1.9 12-16 15-15 9-4 17-21 7-3 1W
Bucks 24 31 0.436 112 115.4 -3.4 12-13 12-18 7-4 17-19 6-4 1L
Bulls 24 34 0.414 116.1 120.3 -4.2 15-15 9-19 3-10 16-25 1-9 9L
Grizzlies 21 35 0.375 115.5 117.8 -2.3 12-16 9-19 5-6 17-22 3-7 2L
Mavericks 20 36 0.357 114.3 117.7 -3.4 14-16 6-20 3-9 11-26 1-9 1W
Jazz 18 40 0.31 118 125.9 -7.9 11-18 7-22 1-9 10-27 3-7 3L
Wizards 16 40 0.286 112.5 122.8 -10.3 11-19 5-21 2-7 11-24 4-6 1L
Pelicans 16 42 0.276 114.8 120.6 -5.8 10-21 6-21 6-7 9-26 4-6 1W
Nets 15 41 0.268 106.8 114.7 -7.9 8-19 7-22 3-9 11-24 3-7 4L
Pacers 15 43 0.259 111.5 119 -7.5 10-19 5-24 3-9 11-28 3-7 3L
Kings 13 46 0.22 110.3 121 -10.7 9-20 4-26 2-8 9-30 1-9 1W
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak