Warriors vs Pelicans Picks and Prediction – 11/23/2024

The Golden State Warriors look for their second consecutive victory on Friday when visiting the New Orleans Pelicans. Golden State is 11-3 and first in the Pacific Division, one game ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers. Golden State defeated the Atlanta Hawks 120-97 on Wednesday night. Andrew Wiggins was the leading scorer for Golden State with 27 points and Stephen Curry scored 23. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our NBA picks.

Stephen Curry is leading Golden State in scoring with an average of 23.0 points per game and is the leader in assists with an average of 6.6 per game. Kevon Looney is the leading rebounder with an average of 8.4 per game. Buddy Hield is the second-leading scorer with an average of 16.9 points per game and is one of five players averaging double figures in scoring for the Warriors.

The New Orleans Pelicans look to snap a three-game losing skid with a victory at home on Friday when hosting Golden State. New Orleans is 4-12 and last in the Southwest Division, seven games behind the first-place Houston Rockets. New Orleans was defeated by the Cleveland Cavaliers 128-100 on Wednesday night. The leading scorer for New Orleans was Antonio Reeves with 34 points.

Brandon Ingram is leading New Orleans in scoring and assists with averages of 23.2 points and 5.3 assists per game, while Yves Missi is the leading rebounder with an average of 6.9 per game. New Orleans continues to play without several regulars such as Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, Herbert Jones, and Dejounte Murray, among others.

New Orleans has covered the number in just three of its last 15 and much of that is due to several injuries to regulars and the Pelicans will have a difficult time at home on Friday when hosting Golden State. The Warriors have covered the number in 8 of the last 11 and are 5-2 ATS in the last seven head-to-head versus New Orleans. The trends continue Friday with a Warriors win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Golden State Warriors win and cover ATS 124-103.