Golden State Warriors at New Orleans Pelicans Pick
Our NBA Golden State vs New Orleans prediction for Thursday, January 6, 2022 offers the favorite Warriors at -2.5 (-110). On the opposite end, it is the underdog Pelicans at +2.5 (-110). The total for this game is 215.5 (-110). The Golden State Warriors (29-8 Overall, 12-5 Away) lost last night 99-82 to Dallas. Prior to that loss, the Warriors had won four of their past five. This game is the second of a short, two-game road trip for Golden State. It is their second game in two days and third in four. Over the past five games, the New Orleans Pelicans (13-25 Overall, 7-11 Home) have gone 1-4. They’ve lost three straight games. They last played on January 4, losing to Phoenix 123-110. The Warrior, who have the best record in the NBA, are first in the West while the Pelicans are 14th.
Warriors vs Pelicans – Stats
The Warriors are averaging 111.3 PPG and allowing 101.5. On the other hand, the Pelicans are scoring 104.5 PPG while giving up 110.7. Golden State’s PF/PA is +9.8. On the other hand, New Orleans comes in at -6.2. Our Golden State vs New Orleans prediction notes that the the visiting Warriors come to this contest with an overall advantage of 16.0 PPG.
The Warriors come to the game averaging 46.0 RPG, 28,4 APG, 9.4 SPG, and 5.0 BPG. Meanwhile, the Pelicans are recording 46.8 RPG, 24.7 APG, 7.4 SPG, and 4.1 BPG. In terms of scoring, Golden State is connecting on 47.3 percent of their field goals, while New Orleans is good on just 43.4 percent. The Warriors are better on threes (37.0%-33.7%) while the Pelicans rule on frees (78.9-74.8%).
Players - Golden State vs New Orleans Prediction
Warrior point guard Stephen Curry is a major playmaker, averaging 6.1 APG, 1.5 SPG, and 27.2 PPG. He’s tough to stop. Shooting guard Jordan Poole is good for 18.1 PPG, 3.3 RPG, and 3.4 APG. Both are plus-42 percent field-goal and plus-34 percent three-point shooters. In front, small forward Andrew Wiggins is putting in 19.1 PPG while power forward Draymond Green is grabbing 7.9 RPG, dishing off 7.7 APG, and scoring 8.3 PPG. Green is shooting 54.3 percent from the field.
For the Pelicans, small forward Brandon Ingram and center Jonas Valanciunas are premium scorers, averaging 22.2 and 18.9 PPG respectively. Ingram is averaging 4.9 APG while Valanciunas is bringing down an impressive 12.0 RPG. He’s a 52.3 percent two-point and 44.0 percent three-point shooter. The two other major performers for New Orleans are point guard Devonte' Graham and shooting guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker who have scored 14.3 and 13.5 PPG respectively. At shooting guard, Josh Hart is adding 12.9 PPG.
Golden State vs New Orleans Prediction
One major issue is Curry who after the Dallas game was listed as day-to-day. If he’s hampered or out, that changes our outlook on this contest in a big way. Normally, our Golden State vs New Orleans prediction would like the over at 215.5 (-110). However, with Curry’s status, we anticipate the Warriors scoring about 102 and the Pelicans 97. With that, we’re going with the under. We are taking Golden State at -2.5 (-110). Note, Golden State has not lost two straight games this entire season. Tipoff is 8:00 pm ET.
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Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans – Summary
Point Spread - Golden State -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under - Under 215.5 (-110)
