The New Orleans Pelicans (2-2) travel to face off against the Golden State Warriors (3-1) on Wednesday, October 30th. This game will be played at Chase Center in San Francisco and televised on NBCS. The Warriors are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Pelicans are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Pelicans. Tip-off is set for 10:00 ET.

Pelicans vs Warriors

The Pelicans Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Pelicans fell to 2-2 on the season after a 124-106 loss to the Warriors on Tuesday. New Orleans, who were -2 point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 230 points went over the O/U line of 217.5 by 12.5 points.

New Orleans started strong, going on a 16-0 run to take the lead early. However, the Warriors responded by outscoring the Pelicans 33-20 in the 2nd quarter. Heading into the 4th quarter down 87-79, New Orleans couldn’t mount a comeback, as Golden State closed out the game by outscoring them 37-27 in the final period.

The Warriors Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Warriors improved to 3-1 this season with a 124-106 win over the Pelicans on Tuesday. Golden State, who were +2 point underdogs, covered the spread at home. The total score of 230 points went over the 217.5-point line.

After a slow start, where the Pelicans went on a 16-0 run, the Warriors turned things around. They outscored New Orleans 33-20 in the 2nd quarter, 40-28 in the 3rd, and finished strong with a 37-27 4th quarter.

Pelicans Offense Breakdown

In their 124-106 loss to the Warriors, the Pelicans shot 54.1% from the field, with a 40.9% success rate from beyond the arc, hitting just 9 threes. Zion Williamson led the way with 31 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 63.2% from the floor.

Brandon Ingram added 30 points, connecting on 3 threes at 50% efficiency and shooting 70.6% overall. Ingram scored 12 points in the 1st quarter, while Williamson put up 12 in the 2nd.

Warriors Offense Breakdown

In the Pelicans’ 124-106 loss to the Warriors, Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram combined for 61 points, with Williamson putting up 31 and Ingram adding 30 on 70.6% shooting. Ingram also hit 3 threes at a 50% clip.

New Orleans shot 54.1% from the field and 40.9% from deep, but made just 9 threes overall. Williamson scored 12 points in the 2nd quarter, while Ingram had 12 in the 1st and added 10 more in the 3rd.

Pelicans Team Defense

The Pelicans started strong defensively, holding the Warriors to just 14 points in the 1st quarter, but they struggled in the 2nd and 3rd, giving up 33 and 40 points, respectively. New Orleans allowed 37 points in the 4th, leading to a 124-106 loss. The Warriors shot 47% from the field.

New Orleans had trouble defending the three, as the Warriors hit 21 threes at a 45% clip. The Pelicans sent Golden State to the line 13 times, where they made 11 free throws. Defensively, New Orleans recorded 35 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and added 4 steals and 6 blocks.

Warriors Team Defense

The Pelicans put together a strong defensive effort in the 1st quarter, holding the Warriors to just 14 points, but they struggled the rest of the way, giving up 33 points in the 2nd quarter and 40 in the 3rd. New Orleans allowed 37 points in the 4th, leading to a 124-106 loss.

Despite holding the Warriors to 47% shooting overall, the Pelicans couldn’t contain them from beyond the arc, where Golden State hit 21 threes at a 45% clip. New Orleans also recorded 35 defensive rebounds while allowing 11 offensive boards, and they finished with 4 steals and 6 blocks.

Pelicans vs Warriors Trends

• Although New Orleans has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-6. The team averaged 108 points per game in these games.
• Across their last three home contests, Golden State has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 120 points per game.
• The last five games that New Orleans was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight up.
• Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Warriors have a straight up record of 6-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.

Pelicans vs Warriors Prediction

As the underdogs with a spread of +3, we recommend going with the Pelicans on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 219.5 and our model has the Pelicans and Warriors finishing with a combined 204 points. Our pick is to take the under.

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