The Golden State Warriors (8-6) and New Orleans Pelicans (2-10) meet Sunday evening in a Western Conference battle. Tip from the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Warriors vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Warriors won 4-0
The Warriors edged the San Antonio Spurs Friday, winning 109-108 and covering as a 2.5-point road underdog as the Under (233.5) cashed. G Stephen Curry dropped 49 points on 16-for-26 shooting. Golden State has won 2 straight games and 3 of its last 4 contests, covering in each victory. It is 8-6 against the spread (ATS).
The Pelicans suffered their fourth straight defeat Friday, losing 118-104 to the LA Lakers as a 9.5-point underdog as the Under (227) hit. G Trey Murphy III was the lone bright spot for New Orleans, scoring 35 points on 13-for-21 shooting. The Pelicans, despite their 2-10 record, are 4-6-2 ATS. They are 3-2-1 ATS over their last 6 performances.
Warriors at Pelicans odds
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Moneyline (ML): Warriors -500 (bet $500 to win $100) | Pelicans +375 (bet $100 to win $375)Against the spread (ATS): Warriors -10.5 (-115) | Pelicans +10.5 (-105)Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)Warriors at Pelicans key injuries
Warriors
F Jonathan Kumina (knee) out
Pelicans
G Dejounte Murray (achilles) outG Jordan Poole (quad) outF Zion Williamson (hamstring) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Warriors at Pelicans picks and predictionsPrediction
Warriors 121, Pelicans 113
PASS.
Avoid this play. The Warriors (-500) are a playoff-caliber side and shouldn’t lose to a struggling Pelicans (+375) team.
BET PELICANS +10.5 (-105).
The Warriors, while they should come out on top, haven’t performed overly well on the road. Golden State is 3-6 ATS on the road and has scored 109 points or fewer in 3 of its last 4 away battles.
In their last 4 games in which they’ve scored 106 or fewer, the Pelicans have bounced back and scored more than 115 points in the following contest. They are coming off a 104-point effort Friday. New Orleans is 2-1 ATS in its last 3 games as a double-digit underdog.
Back PELICANS +10.5 (-105).
BET OVER 228.5 (-105).
The Pelicans have chosen not to play defense too often this season. They rank 28th in defensive rating and have allowed at least 118 points in 4 straight games.
Meanwhile, the Warriors are 9-5 O/U and are 7-2 O/U on the road. They have allowed 120 or more in 4 of their last 5 away games. Take OVER 228.5 (-105).
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