Pelicans vs Warriors Picks and Prediction – 10/30/2024
Pelicans vs Warriors Prediction
In the second game of a Tuesday night NBA on TNT doubleheader, the New Orleans Pelicans will face the Golden State Warriors from the Chase Center. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Pelicans (2-1) rank third in the league in defensive efficiency and are doing a great job on the glass. On Sunday, New Orleans trailed by 12 points at halftime and turned the ball over 17 times during a 125-103 road loss against Portland.
Veteran G C.J. McCollum led five New Orleans players in double figures with 27 points (10-21 FG) and four boards. Jordan Hawkins scored 17 points in 34 minutes off the bench. Brandon Ingram added 14 points, eight rebounds, and six assists for the Pelicans.
The Golden State Warriors lost sharp-shooting G Klay Thompson to Dallas in free agency and are looking to find the best lineup around All-Star G Steph Curry. The Warriors (2-1) had two blowout victories to start the season and rank second in the league in defensive efficiency. On Sunday, Golden State missed 29 of 43 three-point attempts during a 112-104 home loss versus LA.
Golden State F Andrew Wiggins tallied a game-high 29 points on an 11-for-15 shooting performance. Curry connected on 4-for-7 from long range and finished with 18 points. The rest of the Golden State starting lineup combined for 18 points on a woeful 6-for-18 shooting effort.
Pelicans vs Warriors Pick Analysis
New Orleans G Dejounte Murray underwent successful surgery on his hand and is expected to be out for several weeks. The Pelicans are a solid defensive squad and the Warriors have failed to surround Curry with enough shooting in the starting lineup. Take the under. Final Score Prediction, Golden State Warriors win 103-97.
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