The New Orleans Pelicans tip-off vs the Golden State Warriors in a crucial Game 4 in the Bayou. The Pelicans defeated the Dubs soundly 119-100 in Game 3 and have won 10 of their last 12 games. They’ll face an uphill battle to knock off the defending NBA Champions as they’ve dropped 16 of the last 18 games in this matchup. New Orleans opened as a 5.5-point dog to even the series at 2-2.
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of the last 10 games in this matchup.
- New Orleans is 11-1 ATS in its last 11 games.
- Anthony Davis is averaging 33 points per game in the playoffs.
History was not on the Pellies’ side going into Game 3 as New Orleans dropped seven straight games at home vs the Warriors prior to its recent victory. But Anthony Davis was a beast, scoring 33 points and chipping in 18 rebounds as the Pelicans outscored the Warriors 54-36 in the paint and outrebounded Golden State 54-44. If bettors are considering New Orleans in tonight’s matchup, they should know that the Pelicans are 15-4-1 against the spread in their last 20 games as home dogs of 5 points or more.
While the Warriors are hands-down the best team in the NBA, they are prone stinkers on the road. Golden State shot uncharacteristically poorly from outside, missing 22 of 31 3-point attempts and Stephen Curry is clearly still not 100 percent from a knee injury that sidelined him until Game 2 of this series. The Warriors defensive game plan of shutting down the perimeter was awful as they allowed the Pelicans to shoot 45 percent from three-point range while allowing a non-shooter like Rajon Rondo to notch 21 assists. Tread carefully before wagering on the Dubs as they’ve gone 2-4 SU and ATS in their last six games on the road and 1-4 ATS in their last five trips to New Orleans.
The total opened at 231.5 and trends are pointing to an OVER. The OVER has hit in four of the last five games in this matchup, with an average combined score of 233.2 points per game.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Odds makers at Sportsbook opened the New Orleans Pelicans as 4.5-point underdogs in this betting matchup earlier today, while the OVER/UNDER betting line was sitting around 232 earlier at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 111-108 result in favor of the Warriors today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Golden State Warriors will look to vanquish their hosts on Sunday, as they are 38-51-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the New Orleans Pelicans are 51-37-1 ATS. Golden State is 44-45-1 against the points scored total betting line, while New Orleans is 51-37-1 versus the line. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New Orleans vs Golden State injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 14 (New Orleans Pelicans) and the No. 22 (Warriors) teams in the league, according to our current NBA betting Power Rankings at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features New Orleans's No. 9-rated NBA squad against Golden State's No. 13-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, New Orleans rates No. 18 in the league with 10.25 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 8 with 11.19 per outing.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Klay Thompson scored 26 points for Golden State on Friday, but the Pelicans managed a 119-100 victory over the Warriors at Smoothie King Center.
- Golden State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- Golden State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
- Golden State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Golden State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- New Orleans is 11-1 ATS in its last 12 games
- New Orleans is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games
- New Orleans is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
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