It will be a meeting between two sensational offenses when the Golden State Warriors (7-1) take on the New Orleans Pelicans (4-2) at ORACLE Arena. The game can be seen on NBC Sports – Bay Area at 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Golden State Warriors Betting Odds
In their last game, the Warriors (11-point favorites) covered in a 149-124 victory over the Chicago Bulls. The Pelicans were defeated by the Denver Nuggets, 116-111, but did cover as 9.5-point underdogs. The Golden State game finished 45 points over the projected point total of 228, while the New Orleans game finished 3 points under the projected point total of 230.
The Warriors had a phenomenal effective field goal percentage of 0.677 (above their season average of 0.583) and had a turnover percentage of 6.1 (better than their season average of 13.9). New Orleans, on the other hand, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.591 (above their season average of 0.537). Golden State rallied around Klay Thompson, who contributed 52 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Nikola Mirotic fueled New Orleans with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
The productive offense of Golden State will battle against the mid-tier defense of New Orleans. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Warriors rank first in offensive efficiency, while the Pelicans are 13th in defensive efficiency. The Warriors should have the advantage on that end of the court. ,
Of the Pelicans’ six games, three have finished over, two have finished under and one has pushed. New Orleans holds records of 4-2 straight up (SU) and 4-2 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Warriors’ 8 games, 5 have finished over the total. Moreover, Golden State is 7-1 SU and 4-4 ATS.
The Warriors held the advantage in this series last year, winning seven out of nine games. In the last contest, Golden State won 113-104. Golden State won the rebounding battle. The Warriors had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. four), defensive rebounds (41 vs. 40) and total rebounds (52 vs. 44).
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Golden State Warriors ATS Pick
NBA Tip: SU Winner – Warriors, ATS Winner – Warriors, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- The Warriors average 29.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA. The Pelicans rank 26th in three pointers allowed per game (30.9).
- Golden State ranks first in fast break points per game (19.0) while New Orleans ranks 28th in fast break points allowed per game (14.6).
- The Pelicans rank eighth in steals per game (8.0) while the Warriors rank 27th in steals allowed per game (8.5).
- Golden State ranks sixth in rebounds allowed per game (42.5) while New Orleans ranks 25th (45.5).
- New Orleans ranks 16th in second chance points per game (12.2) while Golden State ranks 29th (10.7).
- The Pelicans average 53.3 points in the paint per game, which ranks first in the league. The Warriors rank 22nd in points allowed in the paint per game (46.8).
- The Warriors rank fifth in points off turnovers per game (17.4) while the Pelicans rank 22nd in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.4).
- Golden State ranks first in blocks allowed per game (3.6) while New Orleans ranks fourth (4.3).
- Golden State averages 28.7 assists per game, which ranks first in the NBA. New Orleans ranks 22nd in assists allowed per game (24.0).
- In games where they hold opponents below 100 points, Golden State is 23-7 and New Orleans is 13-2.
- The Pelicans are 53-27 when they reach 100 points, while the Warriors are 77-17.
