The Golden State Warriors will continue their road trip in New Orleans as they face the Pelicans on Sunday, Nov. 16. The game is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. Eastern time inside the Smoothie King Center.
The Warriors come into this matchup riding the momentum of two straight wins against the San Antonio Spurs. Currently, Golden State holds an 8-6 record after winning three of their last four games. On the other hand, the New Orleans Pelicans have struggled this season, losing their last four games and standing at 2-10 overall. Their only wins so far have come against the Dallas Mavericks and Charlotte Hornets.
This game will also mark a new chapter for the Pelicans, who will be playing their first game without head coach Willie Green. Green was fired from his position on Saturday, and James Borrego steps in as the team’s interim head coach.
### Golden State Warriors vs. New Orleans Pelicans Odds
– **Moneyline:** Warriors -510 | Pelicans +400
– **Spread:** Warriors -10.5 (-110) | Pelicans +10.5 (-102)
– **Total (O/U):** Over 227.5 (-110) | Under 228.5 (-110)
*Editor’s note: The odds are subject to change as the game approaches. The above figures reflect available information at the time of writing.*
### Team and Player Preview
The Warriors will be led by Stephen Curry, who is coming off an astonishing 49-point performance in the NBA Cup win against the Spurs. This season, Curry is averaging 29.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game. Complementing Curry is Jimmy Butler, who contributes solidly with 19.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game. Butler dropped 21 points in their latest win against San Antonio.
For the Pelicans, Trey Murphy leads the scoring charts, averaging 19.8 points per game. Murphy showcased his scoring ability recently by pouring in 35 points in a losing effort against the Los Angeles Lakers. Jeremiah Favors serves as their next best option offensively, averaging 14.4 points per game.
### Betting Tips
– **Stephen Curry Over/Under 29.5 points:** Take the Over
– **Jimmy Butler Over/Under 19.5 points:** Take the Under
– **Trey Murphy Over/Under 21.5 points:** Take the Over
– **Jeremiah Favors Over/Under 14.5 points:** Take the Under
### Prediction
Given the Warriors’ current form and the Pelicans’ struggles this season, we predict Golden State will secure a comfortable victory on the road. Expect the Warriors to extend their winning streak to three games with a commanding performance.
**Our prediction:** Warriors win by 20 points.
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