New Orleans Pelicans vs Golden State Warriors Prediction and Preview | Oct. 30, 2024
The Golden State Warriors host the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday for the second of their back-to-back matchups. Their previous matchup on Tuesday concluded 124-106 in favor of the Warriors.
Lindy Waters III led Golden State's victory charge with 21 points, eight rebounds, four assists and one steal off the bench while Buddy Hield led their scoring with 28 points. Meanwhile, Zion Williamson led the Pelican's losing effort with 31 points, eight rebounds, three assists and a block.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Golden State Warriors game details and odds
The Pelicans-Warriors matchup is scheduled to tip off at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Chase Center in San Francisco.
Fans in and around New Orleans can watch the game on Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network, while California residents can catch it on NBC Sports Bay Area. The contest can also be live-streamed on FuboTV or the NBA League Pass.
Moneyline: Pelicans (2.31) vs. Warriors (1.77)
Spread: Pelicans (+2.5) vs. Warriors (-2.5)
Total (O/U): -110 (o219.5) / -110 (u219.5)
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Golden State Warriors Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans tipped off their 2024-25 season with two straight wins before losing two in a row to tie for the seventh spot in the Western Conference with a 2-2 record. The Golden State Warriors also began the season with two consecutive wins and have a 3-1 record after Tuesday's win to tie for second in the West.
Ahead of Wednesday's matchup, both teams carry forward their injury report from the previous game. The Pelicans have Dejounte Murray, Herbert Jones and Trey Murphy III listed as out. Meanwhile, the Warriors will be without Stephen Curry, De'Anthony Melton and Andrew Wiggins.
The Pelicans are expected to deploy a starting lineup of CJ McCollum (PG), Jordan Hawkins (SG), Brandon Ingram (SF), Zion Williamson (PF) and Daniel Theis (C).
On the other hand, the Warriors will likely use a starting lineup of Brandin Podziemski (PG), Buddy Hield (SG), Jonathan Kuminga (SF), Draymond Green (PF) and Trayce Jackson-Davis (C).
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Golden State Warriors Betting Tips
Zion Williamson is expected to score over 23.5 points in the Pelicans' effort to bounce back with a win. Williams recorded 31 points in the previous game and is expected to put up a similar effort in the upcoming matchup.
Draymond Green is favored to score under 6.5 rebounds in the game. The Warriors' forward grabbed three rebounds in the previous matchup and is yet to record over the total in the season, averaging 4.3 rebounds across four games.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Golden State Warriors Prediction
The Pelicans and Warriors' previous matchup on Tuesday featured a slow start for Golden State before they found their rhythm to pull off a convincing home victory. The Warriors are expected to continue the same and pull off back-to-back home victories against the Pelicans on Wednesday.