Warriors vs Pelicans Picks & Odds (Nov. 21)
By Quinn Allen in NBA Basketball
Published:
- It’s the Warriors and Pelicans in the Big Easy on Monday night
- Zion Williamson returns from a three-game absence here
- The odds, betting preview, and Warriors vs Pelicans prediction can be found below
The Golden State Warriors (8-9, 1-8 away) finish up a quick two-game road trip out in NOLA on Monday night against the New Orleans Pelicans (9-7, 5-3 home) at the Smoothie King Center. The tip-off is scheduled for 8 PM ET. Star Zion Williamson is in line to play here after missing the last three contests due to a foot injury. Keep reading for the Warriors vs Pelicans prediction.
The Dubs captured a tough victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday in the front end of a back-to-back, moving them a step closer to .500 basketball. The Pels on the other hand, lost to the Boston Celtics Friday, 117-109. This is their final home game before hitting the road for a pair of matchups against the San Antonio Spurs and Memphis Grizzlies.
Warriors vs Pelicans Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Warriors | +4.5 (-110) | +166 | OFF |
| New Orleans Pelicans | -4.5 (-110) | -198 | OFF |
Odds as of November 20th at FanDuel Sportsbook. Claim this week’s FanDuel Sportsbook promo.Â
The Pelicans are actually a 4.5-point home favorite with moneyline odds of -198. Bet $100 and you’ll earn a profit of $51. The Warriors sit at +166 with just a 37.59% chance of winning this one.
New Orleans already handed Golden State a loss earlier this month by a score of 114-105.
Are Dubs Finally Turning It Around?
Considering they’re the defending champions, the Warriors have not looked great to begin 2022-23. Steve Kerr’s squad is just 8-9 which is outside the top-10 in the West. But, Golden State has now won two in a row, which is a very positive sign.
In fact, the win against Houston was their first on the road of the campaign, previously going a putrid 0-8 away from the Chase Center. Klay Thompson really found his stroke down in Texas, erupting for a game-high 41 points while going an impressive 10 for 13 from downtown. Steph Curry also dropped 33 and dished out a mind-boggling 15 assists.
KLAY THOMPSON TONIGHT:
41 Points
4 Rebounds
3 Assists
2 Steals
61% FG
10/13 3PMHE'S BACK. 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/o6dIfHpazX
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) November 21, 2022
The Dubs did a great job of flourishing from deep. The ball movement was fantastic, compiling 38 dimes. That resulted in a 51% clip from long range. And to see Klay play like the Klay of the past is huge for the squad. Golden State could be finally finding its footing.
Pelicans Getting Zion Boost
New Orleans is one of the dark horses in the West but they’ve already had to play without Zion for five games this season because of minor ailments. With that being said, Williamson is probable for this clash, which comes at the perfect time.
The Pels are flourishing on both ends of the floor but especially offensively, ranking sixth in PPG and top-five in field goal and three-point percentage. Zion and Brandon Ingram are both averaging over 20 points per night, while CJ McCollum is putting up 18.5. He’s yet to get going and once the veteran does, New Orleans will be even better.
Zion Williamson listed as probable, Trey Murphy questionable for Monday's home game vs. Warriors. @MorrisBartLLC injury report for #Pelicans: https://t.co/FNlPbm8RAr pic.twitter.com/uX1VqrctYi
— Jim Eichenhofer (@Jim_Eichenhofer) November 20, 2022
The story of Friday’s defeat to the Celtics was their inability to stop Boston from making it rain from distance. The visitors shot 44% from beyond the arc, which ultimately made the difference. On a more positive note, Willie Green’s team had six scorers in double-figures, led by Ingram’s 25 points.
Warriors vs Pelicans Prediction
Golden State is finding a rhythm as of late, which is why I see serious value in the +4.5. While they’re just 1-7 ATS in their last eight, it’s worth a bet. This will be a close outcome, whether the Dubs win outright or lose by a couple of points to the Pelicans. Expect a battle.
Pick: Warriors +4.5 (-110)
Sports Writer
Quinn Allen is a sports journalist, with a background and education in broadcast journalism (BCIT '17). He is a full-time associate editor at ClutchPoints by day, where he writes about soccer, baseball, basketball, football, and more. At night, Quinn is a frequent contributor at SBD.
