The Warriors are set to face the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, Jan 10. The game is scheduled for 8:30 ET while airing on ABC. New Orleans enters this game as 1.5-point favorites with the total set at 234. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Warriors vs Pelicans players props and predictions below.
Warriors vs. Pelicans Odds
- Spread: Pelicans -1.5
- Total 234
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Jan 10
- Time: 8:30 ET
- Location: Chase Center, San Francisco CA
- TV: ABC
Pelicans Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Pelicans have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Although New Orleans has a straight up record of 7-3 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-4. The team averaged 121 points per game in these games.
- New Orleans has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.
Warriors Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Warriors have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across the Warriors last five home games, the team averaged 119 points per game while allowing 122. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 1-4 straight-up.
- Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Warriors have a strong record vs the spread going 4-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-4.
Are New Orleans Ready for a Road Win?
Coming into today’s matchup with the Warriors, the Pelicans are looking to stay above .500. Their overall record is 22-15. In Western Conference games, the Pelicans are 15-13 compared to 7-2 in non-conference games.
In their last game, New Orleans’ offense had a strong showing, scoring 133 points vs. the Kings. When looking at the overall numbers, they shot 61% from the field and were 14/16 from the free-throw line. Brandon Ingram is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 22.3 PPG this season. Zion Williamson is also a key contributor, coming into today’s game with an average of 21.8 PPG.
When it comes to defense, the Pelicans have been solid this season, ranking 10th in the NBA at 111.6 points per game allowed. On the road, they are giving up 112.8 points per game, which is 7th in the league.
In terms of field goal percentage allowed, New Orleans is 6th in the NBA at 46.0%. However, they have struggled to defend the three-point line, ranking 16th in three-point shooting percentage allowed.
Over their last five games, the Pelicans have been even better on the defensive end, giving up just 102.2 points per game. During that stretch, opponents have shot just 43.8% from the field and 32.8% from three-point range.
Will Golden State Come Through as Home Underdogs?
With a record of 17-19, the Warriors are looking to get back to .500 by defeating the Pelicans. In the Western Conference, the Warriors are currently 12th and are 5th in the Pacific division.
In their most recent game, the Warriors put up 118 points on offense against the Raptors. Overall, they shot 45% from the field and knocked down 14 three-pointers. Klay Thompson was the leading scorer for the Warriors with 25 points, while Moses Moody added 21 points.
Coming into tonight’s game, the Golden State Warriors are giving up 116.9 points per game, which is 21st in the NBA. Over their last five games, they have given up 123.8 points per game, which is 25th in the league during that stretch.
So far this season, opposing teams have hit 35.4% of their three-point attempts vs. Golden State, which is 12th in the NBA. On average, opponents are making 12.5 threes per game vs. the Warriors.
When looking at the percentage of games in which opponents have scored more than their season average vs. Golden State, it has happened 63.9% of the time.
Warriors vs. Pelicans Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Stephen Curry and his points prop of 28.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -110 while the under is at -120. Our model predicts that Stephen Curry will finish with 28 points, 5 rebounds, and 5. As for his points prop, we favor the under at 28.5.
- The Prop: Stephen Curry Under 28.5 Points (-120)
Warriors vs. Pelicans Predictions
The Pelicans is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 115-112. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Pelicans at -1.5.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 234 and our model has the Pelicans and Warriors finishing with a combined 227 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Pelicans -1.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook