The New Orleans Pelicans (31-32) battle the Golden State Warriors (33-30) at Chase Center Friday. Tip is set for 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Warriors odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Pelicans have beaten the Warriors in both games between the teams. They are 1-1 against the spread (ATS), though, failing to cover as 11-point favorites in a 114-105 home win Nov. 4. The total is 0-2 O/U.
New Orleans beat Portland 121-110 on the road Wednesday, covering as a 3-point road underdog. It is just 1-4 ATS over its last 5 games though. The Pelicans are 2-3 straight up and 2-3 ATS over their last 5 road games.
Golden State, on the other hand, beat the Clippers 115-91 Thursday, covering as a 2.5-point home underdog. The Warriors have covered all 4 games in their homestretch, which ends against the Pelicans. Golden State is 30-31-2 ATS on the season.