Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/16

The Golden State Warriors travel to face the New Orleans Pelicans in an early-season NBA game. The Warriors, with a record of 8-6, look to build on their recent two-game win streak. Led by Head Coach Steve Kerr, they aim to improve their away record at the Smoothie King Center.

The Pelicans have struggled with a 2-10 record. They hope to break their four-game losing streak at home. Head Coach Willie Green will look to players like Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III to lead the team. Fans can catch the game on NBCS at 7:00 PM on November 16, 2025.

Warriors vs Pelicans Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Golden State Warriors vs. New Orleans Pelicans
  • Venue: Smoothie King Center
  • Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Warriors Spread -11.0 (-109), Pelicans Spread +11.0 (-113), Warriors MoneyLine -527, Pelicans MoneyLine +397, Over/Under 228

Golden State Warriors Team Preview

The Golden State Warriors have had a mixed run recently. They won against the San Antonio Spurs twice, with scores of 109-108 and 125-120. However, they lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 102-126.

Stephen Curry has been a standout player for the Warriors. He scored 49 points against the Spurs in their recent game. His season average is 29.1 points per game, with 3.5 rebounds and 3.7 assists.

The Warriors have some injuries affecting their lineup. Jonathan Kuminga is out due to knee issues, and De’Anthony Melton is recovering from a knee injury. Despite these setbacks, players like Jimmy Butler III and Brandin Podziemski are contributing well to the team’s performance.

New Orleans Pelicans Team Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans have had a tough stretch recently. They lost their last three games, including a 104-118 defeat against the Los Angeles Lakers. In that game, Trey Murphy III stood out with 35 points, but the team struggled overall with a 43.8% field goal percentage.

The Pelicans have been facing challenges on offense this season. They rank last in the league in points per game with 108.4. Their shooting percentages are low, with a field goal percentage of 43.7% and an effective field goal percentage of 50.5%.

Injuries have also affected the Pelicans. Zion Williamson is questionable with a hamstring strain, and Jordan Poole is out with a quad strain. Dejounte Murray remains sidelined with an Achilles injury and will not return until at least January.

BTB Betting Pick

The Golden State Warriors are favored by 11 points against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Warriors average 115.1 points per game, while the Pelicans score 108.4 points per game. With the Pelicans ranked last in points per game and the Warriors ranked 11th in points allowed, the Warriors should cover the spread of -11.0.

The total for the game is set at 228 points. The Warriors allow 114.6 points per game, and the Pelicans allow 121.3 points per game. Considering both teams’ defensive stats, the total points are likely to exceed 228, making the over a suitable pick.