Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24
At 7:30 ET, the Golden State Warriors (-504) will take on the New Orleans Pelicans (+380) in a Western Conference matchup. The Warriors are favored by 10.5 and have a record of 11-3, while the Pelicans are 4-12 and have lost three straight.
This game will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. ESPN will have the TV coverage.
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Golden State Warriors -10.5
This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 22nd.
WHY BET THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 119-96 in favor of the Warriors.
- Our projections have Stephen Curry finishing with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.9% and knocking down 14 threes.
Can the Warriors Offense Score Enough in New Orleans?
With a 120-97 victory over the Hawks on Wednesday, the Warriors improved to 11-3 this season. Playing at home, Golden State entered the game as -7.5 favorites and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 217, falling short of the 239.5 O/U line.
Golden State took control early, going on a 17-0 run to extend their lead from 23-17 to 40-17. They led 41-22 after the 1st quarter and 67-42 at halftime. Though Atlanta outscored them 33-23 in the 3rd quarter, the Warriors closed out the game strong, winning the 4th quarter 30-22.
Andrew Wiggins led the Warriors to a win over the Hawks, scoring 27 points and grabbing 7 rebounds while shooting 70.6% from the field. Stephen Curry added 23 points and 8 assists, hitting 4 threes at a 66.7% rate.
Golden State made 14 threes at a 35% clip, with an overall field goal percentage of 46.5%. Trayce Jackson-Davis contributed 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Buddy Hield scored 8 of his 11 points in the first quarter.
The Warriors put on a defensive clinic against the Hawks, holding them to just 97 points on 33% shooting in a 120-97 win. Golden State limited Atlanta to 22 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters and gave up just 20 points in the 2nd.
From beyond the arc, the Warriors held the Hawks to 26% shooting, with Atlanta making just 12 threes. Golden State also recorded 10 steals and 7 blocks in the game.
Can the Pelicans Grab a Win at Home?
New Orleans dropped to 4-12 on the season after a 128-100 road loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday. The Pelicans entered the game as +14 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 228, surpassing the O/U line of 217 by 11 points.
New Orleans fell behind early, trailing 29-24 after the 1st quarter and 40-31 in the 2nd. The game got away from them in the 3rd quarter, where they were outscored 36-18. They finished strong in the 4th, outscoring Cleveland 27-23, but the game was already out of reach.
In their 128-100 loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday, the Pelicans struggled offensively, shooting just 42.4% from the field and hitting only 8 threes at a 25.8% clip. Antonio Reeves was a bright spot, knocking down 4 threes and finishing with 34 points, including 11 in both the 2nd and 4th quarters.
Brandon Boston contributed 14 points, 6 of which came in the final period, while Yves Missi added 12 points, scoring 8 in the 1st quarter. Elfrid Payton chipped in 11 points, with 5 coming in the 3rd quarter.
The Pelicans struggled defensively against the Cavaliers, giving up 128 points on 52% shooting. Their toughest stretch came in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed 40 points, followed by 36 in the 3rd. They did manage to tighten up in the 4th, holding Cleveland to 23 points.
New Orleans also had trouble defending the perimeter, as the Cavaliers hit 18 threes at a 42% clip. The Pelicans sent Cleveland to the line 14 times, where they made 12 free throws. On the boards, New Orleans allowed 16 offensive rebounds while recording 9 steals and 3 blocks.