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NBA Betting Preview: Pelicans vs Warriors

The New Orleans Pelicans go head-to-head with the Golden State Warriors 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.

Warriors Can Cover the Line

Our best prediction is that the Warriors will have the edge over the Pelicans. This leads us to back the favorites against the spread at -112, with the -8 line offering plenty of appeal.

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8 Wins for Warriors in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

New Orleans Pelicans have lost three straight road games. Most recently, they lost 133-128 (OT) at home to Memphis Grizzlies at Smoothie King Center. Jose Alvarado led the way with 24 points, while Saddiq Bey added 18 and Zion Williamson chipped in 17.

Golden State Warriors lost when they last took to the court. At Chase Center, they were turned over 104-100 at home to Houston Rockets. Jimmy Butler scored 21 points, while Will Richard finished with 18 and Brandin Podziemski 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between the Warriors and the Pelicans saw the former win. It was a 124-106 scoreline at Smoothie King Center. The Warriors have five straight wins against the Pelicans. They have won 8 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Warriors logo Warriors 10 10 0.5 115.1 114.5 0.6 6-2 4-8 3-1 9-6 5-5 1L
Pelicans logo Pelicans 3 16 0.158 111.5 122.5 -11 2-9 1-7 1-5 1-14 1-9 1L
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New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have 1 win and 9 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 113.6 points, 42.6 rebounds, 24.6 assists, 10.4 steals and 4.5 blocks while shooting 46.2% from the field and 77.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 123.5 points and 42.3 rebounds per matchup.

Trey Murphy is averaging 21.5 points and 3.0 (37.0%) 3-pointers made, while Derik Queen averages 7.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists.

Golden State Warriors – Last 10 Games

The Warriors have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 114.0 points, 43.5 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 11.5 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 44.3% from the field and 80.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 112.2 points and 48.1 rebounds.

Stephen Curry is averaging 23.2 points and 4.0 (39.2%) 3-pointers made, while Jimmy Butler has an average of 5.5 rebounds and 4.9 assists.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Golden State Warriors Prediction & Picks

From our key match prediction to correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our New Orleans Pelicans vs Golden State Warriors betting tips covers it all.

Game Prediction

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to side with Warriors on the spread at -8. On the face of it, this seems a generous line and odds of -112 can be backed.

We track all injuries that could impact each franchise before making our basketball predictions. The form guide and latest stats also help the Sportsgambler.com team crunch the numbers ahead of the NBA action.

Key Pelicans vs Warriors stats:

  • The -8 line has been covered by Warriors in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The -8 line has been covered by Warriors in 2 consecutive games against Pelicans.

Warriors -8 Probability

If you go by the top NBA sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.9% chance of landing a return. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Draymond Green Over 5.5 Assists -128 BetMGM logo

Draymond Green (Warriors) has covered the 5.5 assists total in 5 straight games. The line is attractive when it comes to betting on Player Assists and you can get -128 that he is able to land a return.

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Brandin Podziemski Under 3.5 Assists +114 BetMGM logo

Brandin Podziemski (Warriors) has failed to cover the 3.5 assists total in 8 of the past 10 games. He’s not guaranteed to cover the Player Assists line and we’re happy to take this bet which is priced at odds of +114.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Warriors -8
Totals Over 223.5
Player Assists Draymond Green Over 5.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Warriors -8, Over 223.5 and Draymond Green (Warriors) to have Over 5.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans Pelicans logo 109 - 120 Warriors logo Warriors

There are stacks of correct score lines available and we’re looking at the Warriors to achieve a winning scoreline of 120-109 where a huge potential return is on the cards.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Golden State Warriors Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest Warriors Victory

For this NBA game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Golden State Warriors are -303 favorites to win and that means a 75% chance of landing a victory. For those wanting to back New Orleans Pelicans, you will find +245 about the underdogs.

8 is the spread and 223.5 is the total points line. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you want to wager Over 223.5, there are odds of -110.

Consider every angle when placing your basketball bets. The best sportsbooks have hundreds of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the game.

Betting Lines & Odds
Zion Williamson Favorite to Get Most Points

Zion Williamson is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -123 that he gets Over 20.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -103.

Player Points
Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 20.5
-123
Under 20.5
-103
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Jimmy Butler (Warriors)
Over 20.5
-118
Under 20.5
-108
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 18.5
-111
Under 18.5
-115
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Moses Moody (Warriors)
Over 14.5
-119
Under 14.5
-108
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Player Assists
Draymond Green (Warriors)
Over 5.5
-128
Under 5.5
-103
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Jimmy Butler (Warriors)
Over 5.5
-141
Under 5.5
+107
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Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 4.5
-101
Under 4.5
-130
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 3.5
-127
Under 3.5
-104
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Player Rebounds
Saddiq Bey (Pelicans)
Over 6.5
+109
Under 6.5
-143
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Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 6.5
-145
Under 6.5
+109
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Draymond Green (Warriors)
Over 6.5
-149
Under 6.5
+114
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
-123
Under 5.5
-106
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Warriors Have Picked Up Six Wins From Last Ten Home Games

The Warriors have gone 6-4 across their last 10 home games, posting 116.20 points per contest while yielding 108.50.

The Pelicans have come up short in their last three on the road. They have a 1-9 record in their last 10 road games, putting up 109.80 points per contest and giving up 123.20.

In their most recent matchup at Chase Center, the Warriors got the better of the Pelicans 104-89. Over the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Chase Center, the Warriors have collected seven wins, while the Pelicans have three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O223.5 U223.5
Golden State Warriors logo Golden State Warriors Home Stats 6-4 224.70 116.20 108.50 6 4
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Away Stats 1-9 233.00 109.80 123.20 7 3
  • 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.

New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Stats
Golden State Warriors logo Golden State Warriors Stats
Moneyline
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 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

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL

Golden State Warriors Player Stats & Roster

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Injuries & Suspensions

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Herbert Jones
Injured
Jordan Poole
Injured
Karlo Matkovic
Injured
Dejounte Murray
Injured
Trey Murphy
Injured
Jordan Hawkins
Injured

Golden State Warriors Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Jonathan Kuminga
Injured
De'Anthony Melton
Injured
Al Horford
Injured

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 New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

26 Nov NBA
Grizzlies 133-128 Pelicans
24 Nov NBA
Bulls 130-143 Pelicans
22 Nov NBA
Hawks 115-98 Pelicans
21 Nov NBA
Pelicans 115-118 Mavericks
19 Nov NBA
Nuggets 125-118 Pelicans
17 Nov NBA
Thunder 126-109 Pelicans
16 Nov NBA
Warriors 124-106 Pelicans
14 Nov NBA
Lakers 118-104 Pelicans
12 Nov NBA
Trail Blazers 125-117 Pelicans
10 Nov NBA
Pelicans 98-121 Suns

Previous Golden State Warriors Lineups

26 Nov NBA
Rockets 104-100 Warriors
24 Nov NBA
Jazz 117-134 Warriors
21 Nov NBA
Trail Blazers 127-123 Warriors
19 Nov NBA
Warriors 96-110 Heat
18 Nov NBA
Warriors 113-121 Magic
16 Nov NBA
Warriors 124-106 Pelicans
14 Nov NBA
Warriors 109-108 Spurs
12 Nov NBA
Warriors 125-120 Spurs
11 Nov NBA
Warriors 102-126 Thunder
09 Nov NBA
Pacers 83-114 Warriors

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Raptors 14 5 0.737 119.2 112.5 6.7 7-2 7-3 3-1 13-2 9-1 9W
Knicks 12 6 0.667 120.7 114 6.7 9-1 3-5 3-0 9-6 7-3 3W
76ers 10 8 0.556 117.3 117.6 -0.3 5-5 5-3 5-2 9-8 5-5 1W
Celtics 10 8 0.556 114.8 110.2 4.6 6-4 4-4 2-4 7-6 7-3 2W
Nets 3 15 0.167 108.9 119.4 -10.5 0-9 3-6 1-7 3-12 2-8 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 15 4 0.789 118.8 112.8 6 8-2 7-2 4-2 11-4 8-2 2L
Cavaliers 12 8 0.6 119 115.5 3.5 8-3 4-5 5-0 10-7 5-5 2L
Bulls 9 9 0.5 121 124.2 -3.2 6-2 3-7 1-3 6-6 3-7 2L
Bucks 8 12 0.4 115.5 118.6 -3.1 5-6 3-6 2-3 6-8 2-8 7L
Pacers 3 16 0.158 110.1 119.5 -9.4 3-6 0-10 0-4 2-8 2-8 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 13 6 0.684 122.9 117.2 5.7 9-1 4-5 2-1 8-3 8-2 6W
Hawks 12 8 0.6 117.8 115.7 2.1 4-4 8-4 3-1 6-6 7-3 1W
Magic 12 8 0.6 119.3 114.1 5.2 7-3 5-5 3-2 9-7 8-2 2W
Hornets 5 14 0.263 115.7 120.6 -4.9 4-6 1-8 1-4 4-9 2-8 1W
Wizards 2 16 0.111 112.4 127.7 -15.3 1-6 1-10 1-2 1-12 1-9 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 19 1 0.95 122.2 106.3 15.9 10-0 9-1 3-1 15-1 10-0 11W
Nuggets 13 5 0.722 124.5 115.2 9.3 6-3 7-2 2-1 11-4 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 10 8 0.556 118.8 114.2 4.6 5-3 5-5 3-3 6-7 6-4 3L
Trail Blazers 8 11 0.421 118.4 121.1 -2.7 3-5 5-6 3-2 7-8 3-7 1L
Jazz 6 12 0.333 118.6 125.2 -6.6 5-5 1-7 0-4 3-9 3-7 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 14 4 0.778 118.9 115.1 3.8 6-2 8-2 2-1 11-3 8-2 6W
Suns 12 8 0.6 116.9 113.2 3.7 8-3 4-5 4-2 11-7 7-3 1L
Warriors 10 10 0.5 115.1 114.5 0.6 6-2 4-8 3-1 9-6 5-5 1L
Clippers 5 14 0.263 111.9 117.9 -6 3-6 2-8 1-4 4-8 2-8 3L
Kings 5 15 0.25 112 123.3 -11.3 3-6 2-9 1-3 4-13 2-8 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 12 4 0.75 121.1 110.4 10.7 5-2 7-2 2-1 5-3 8-2 2W
Spurs 13 5 0.722 119.2 112.9 6.3 8-2 5-3 5-0 8-5 7-3 2W
Grizzlies 8 12 0.4 113.3 117 -3.7 4-6 4-6 4-2 7-6 4-6 2W
Mavericks 5 15 0.25 110 116.2 -6.2 4-9 1-6 1-5 2-10 2-8 3L
Pelicans 3 16 0.158 111.5 122.5 -11 2-9 1-7 1-5 1-14 1-9 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 15 4 0.789 118.8 112.8 6 8-2 7-2 4-2 11-4 8-2 2L
Raptors 14 5 0.737 119.2 112.5 6.7 7-2 7-3 3-1 13-2 9-1 9W
Heat 13 6 0.684 122.9 117.2 5.7 9-1 4-5 2-1 8-3 8-2 6W
Knicks 12 6 0.667 120.7 114 6.7 9-1 3-5 3-0 9-6 7-3 3W
Hawks 12 8 0.6 117.8 115.7 2.1 4-4 8-4 3-1 6-6 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 12 8 0.6 119 115.5 3.5 8-3 4-5 5-0 10-7 5-5 2L
Magic 12 8 0.6 119.3 114.1 5.2 7-3 5-5 3-2 9-7 8-2 2W
76ers 10 8 0.556 117.3 117.6 -0.3 5-5 5-3 5-2 9-8 5-5 1W
Celtics 10 8 0.556 114.8 110.2 4.6 6-4 4-4 2-4 7-6 7-3 2W
Bulls 9 9 0.5 121 124.2 -3.2 6-2 3-7 1-3 6-6 3-7 2L
Bucks 8 12 0.4 115.5 118.6 -3.1 5-6 3-6 2-3 6-8 2-8 7L
Hornets 5 14 0.263 115.7 120.6 -4.9 4-6 1-8 1-4 4-9 2-8 1W
Nets 3 15 0.167 108.9 119.4 -10.5 0-9 3-6 1-7 3-12 2-8 3L
Pacers 3 16 0.158 110.1 119.5 -9.4 3-6 0-10 0-4 2-8 2-8 1W
Wizards 2 16 0.111 112.4 127.7 -15.3 1-6 1-10 1-2 1-12 1-9 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 19 1 0.95 122.2 106.3 15.9 10-0 9-1 3-1 15-1 10-0 11W
Lakers 14 4 0.778 118.9 115.1 3.8 6-2 8-2 2-1 11-3 8-2 6W
Rockets 12 4 0.75 121.1 110.4 10.7 5-2 7-2 2-1 5-3 8-2 2W
Spurs 13 5 0.722 119.2 112.9 6.3 8-2 5-3 5-0 8-5 7-3 2W
Nuggets 13 5 0.722 124.5 115.2 9.3 6-3 7-2 2-1 11-4 7-3 1L
Suns 12 8 0.6 116.9 113.2 3.7 8-3 4-5 4-2 11-7 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 10 8 0.556 118.8 114.2 4.6 5-3 5-5 3-3 6-7 6-4 3L
Warriors 10 10 0.5 115.1 114.5 0.6 6-2 4-8 3-1 9-6 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 8 11 0.421 118.4 121.1 -2.7 3-5 5-6 3-2 7-8 3-7 1L
Grizzlies 8 12 0.4 113.3 117 -3.7 4-6 4-6 4-2 7-6 4-6 2W
Jazz 6 12 0.333 118.6 125.2 -6.6 5-5 1-7 0-4 3-9 3-7 1W
Clippers 5 14 0.263 111.9 117.9 -6 3-6 2-8 1-4 4-8 2-8 3L
Kings 5 15 0.25 112 123.3 -11.3 3-6 2-9 1-3 4-13 2-8 2L
Mavericks 5 15 0.25 110 116.2 -6.2 4-9 1-6 1-5 2-10 2-8 3L
Pelicans 3 16 0.158 111.5 122.5 -11 2-9 1-7 1-5 1-14 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 19 1 0.95 122.2 106.3 15.9 10-0 9-1 3-1 15-1 10-0 11W
Pistons 15 4 0.789 118.8 112.8 6 8-2 7-2 4-2 11-4 8-2 2L
Lakers 14 4 0.778 118.9 115.1 3.8 6-2 8-2 2-1 11-3 8-2 6W
Rockets 12 4 0.75 121.1 110.4 10.7 5-2 7-2 2-1 5-3 8-2 2W
Raptors 14 5 0.737 119.2 112.5 6.7 7-2 7-3 3-1 13-2 9-1 9W
Nuggets 13 5 0.722 124.5 115.2 9.3 6-3 7-2 2-1 11-4 7-3 1L
Spurs 13 5 0.722 119.2 112.9 6.3 8-2 5-3 5-0 8-5 7-3 2W
Heat 13 6 0.684 122.9 117.2 5.7 9-1 4-5 2-1 8-3 8-2 6W
Knicks 12 6 0.667 120.7 114 6.7 9-1 3-5 3-0 9-6 7-3 3W
Hawks 12 8 0.6 117.8 115.7 2.1 4-4 8-4 3-1 6-6 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 12 8 0.6 119 115.5 3.5 8-3 4-5 5-0 10-7 5-5 2L
Magic 12 8 0.6 119.3 114.1 5.2 7-3 5-5 3-2 9-7 8-2 2W
Suns 12 8 0.6 116.9 113.2 3.7 8-3 4-5 4-2 11-7 7-3 1L
Celtics 10 8 0.556 114.8 110.2 4.6 6-4 4-4 2-4 7-6 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 10 8 0.556 118.8 114.2 4.6 5-3 5-5 3-3 6-7 6-4 3L
76ers 10 8 0.556 117.3 117.6 -0.3 5-5 5-3 5-2 9-8 5-5 1W
Bulls 9 9 0.5 121 124.2 -3.2 6-2 3-7 1-3 6-6 3-7 2L
Warriors 10 10 0.5 115.1 114.5 0.6 6-2 4-8 3-1 9-6 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 8 11 0.421 118.4 121.1 -2.7 3-5 5-6 3-2 7-8 3-7 1L
Grizzlies 8 12 0.4 113.3 117 -3.7 4-6 4-6 4-2 7-6 4-6 2W
Bucks 8 12 0.4 115.5 118.6 -3.1 5-6 3-6 2-3 6-8 2-8 7L
Jazz 6 12 0.333 118.6 125.2 -6.6 5-5 1-7 0-4 3-9 3-7 1W
Hornets 5 14 0.263 115.7 120.6 -4.9 4-6 1-8 1-4 4-9 2-8 1W
Clippers 5 14 0.263 111.9 117.9 -6 3-6 2-8 1-4 4-8 2-8 3L
Mavericks 5 15 0.25 110 116.2 -6.2 4-9 1-6 1-5 2-10 2-8 3L
Kings 5 15 0.25 112 123.3 -11.3 3-6 2-9 1-3 4-13 2-8 2L
Nets 3 15 0.167 108.9 119.4 -10.5 0-9 3-6 1-7 3-12 2-8 3L
Pacers 3 16 0.158 110.1 119.5 -9.4 3-6 0-10 0-4 2-8 2-8 1W
Pelicans 3 16 0.158 111.5 122.5 -11 2-9 1-7 1-5 1-14 1-9 1L
Wizards 2 16 0.111 112.4 127.7 -15.3 1-6 1-10 1-2 1-12 1-9 1L
  • 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