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The New Orleans Pelicans (2-0) welcome the Golden State Warriors (2-1) to Smoothie King Center Monday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Warriors vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Warriors won 2 of 3 meetings last season
The Pelicans beat the New York Knicks at home 96-87 Saturday, covering as a 3.5-point home favorite. They are 2-0 against the spread (ATS) and 0-2 O/U this season. New Orleans is led by F Zion Williamson, who is averaging 23.5 points per game.
The Warriors beat the Houston Rockets on the road 106-95 Sunday, covering as a 7-point favorite. Golden State has covered 2 of its last 3 games and is 2-0 ATS on the road. It is 0-3 O/U through 3 games. The Warriors are led by G Stephen Curry, who is averaging 30.7 points per game.
Warriors at Pelicans odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:40 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Warriors +128 (bet $100 to win $128) | Pelicans -152 (bet $152 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Warriors +3.5 (-112) | Pelicans -3.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Warriors at Pelicans key injuries
Warriors
- Not yet submitted
Pelicans
- G Jose Alvarado (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Warriors at Pelicans picks and predictions
Prediction
Pelicans 116, Warriors 112
Moneyline
BET PELICANS (-152).
Through 2 games, the Pelicans have looked strong. While they only won by 9 against the Knicks, they went into the half up 18. New Orleans has 3 proven scorers, a defensive workhorse and an experienced big man.
That combination should bode well against the Warriors, who were the league’s 4th-worst road team last season. Golden State was 12-35 on the road and 7-8 on the 2nd night of a back-to-back.
Take the rested Pelicans to win at home. Back PELICANS (-152).
Against the spread
PASS.
Curry has played well and is scoring with ease. While F Herb Jones may get the assignment and play him well with his size, reducing the stress if this game is close is worth the juice here.
Go with the moneyline play over the Pelicans on the spread.
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 227.5 (-110).
Simply put, the 2 team’s combined are 0-5 O/U this season. The Pelicans have yet to allow more than 104 points and have yet to score more than 111.
Golden State has put up more than 106 once and has allowed more than 108 once, so this total seems too high for 2 sides both with solid defenses.
Take UNDER 227.5 (-110).
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