Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/24

The Golden State Warriors are set to play against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. The game will take place on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on NBCS.

Golden State has a 30-27 record this season, ranking them 8th in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, New Orleans holds a 16-42 record, placing them 14th in the same conference. Both teams are coming off wins, adding an interesting element to this mid-season game.

Warriors vs Pelicans Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Golden State Warriors vs. New Orleans Pelicans
  • Venue: Smoothie King Center
  • Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Warriors -2.0 (-113), Pelicans +2.0 (-109), Warriors MoneyLine -128, Pelicans MoneyLine +106, Over/Under 224.5

Golden State Warriors Team Preview

The Golden State Warriors are gearing up for their next game. They recently secured a win against the Denver Nuggets with a score of 128-117. In that game, Moses Moody stood out with 23 points, while Al Horford added 22 points.

Throughout the season, the Warriors have averaged 115.6 points per game, placing them 15th in the league. Their three-point shooting is a strong point, as they lead the league with 16.5 made per game. However, they struggle in rebounds, ranking 25th with 42.5 per game.

Injuries are currently impacting the Warriors’ lineup. Stephen Curry is out with knee soreness, and Jimmy Butler III is sidelined for the season with a torn ACL. Al Horford and De’Anthony Melton are questionable for the upcoming game due to injuries.

New Orleans Pelicans Team Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans recently had a solid win against the Philadelphia 76ers. They scored 126 points with a field goal percentage of 49.4%. Zion Williamson stood out with 21 points, while Jordan Poole added 23 points in just 24 minutes.

In their previous game against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Pelicans faced a tough loss. They put up 118 points and shot 54.0% from the field. Saddiq Bey and Zion Williamson led the scoring with 22 and 32 points, respectively.

The Pelicans have been dealing with some injuries. Trey Murphy III, Yves Missi, and Micah Peavy are all out due to various injuries. This could impact their performance in the upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Warriors are favored by 2 points against the Pelicans. With the Warriors scoring 115.6 points per game and allowing 113.9, they have a strong chance to cover the spread. The Pelicans allow 120.6 points per game, which could give the Warriors an edge. The projected score is Warriors 118, Pelicans 115, so picking the Warriors -2.0 is a reasonable choice.

The over/under line is set at 224.5 points. The Warriors and Pelicans have combined scoring averages that suggest a high-scoring game. The Warriors score 115.6 points per game, while the Pelicans allow 120.6. With a projected total of 233 points, taking the over 224.5 is a good pick.