With Stephen Curry back in the fold, the Golden State Warriors looked right at home in a 121-116 Game 2 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in their second-round series. The series shifts to the Bayou State for Game 3 on Friday with the Warriors holding a commanding 2-0 lead. The OVER trend when these teams get together continued in Game 2. The OVER is 10-2 in the past 12 meetings between the Western Conference clubs.
Sportsbook opened the Dubs as 4.5-point road favorites with a total of 232.5.
- The Warriors are 3-9 SU and 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games on the road against teams with winning records.
- The Pelicans are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games at home.
- The Warriors are 42-14 SU in their last 56 games on the road.
Curry, who injured his knee in late March, returned to action in Game 2 and didn’t miss a beat by scoring 28 points off the bench in the triumph. The Davidson product only played 27 minutes in the game, but Warriors head coach Steve Kerr indicated the point guard will receive more playing time tonight. Golden State shot 59 free throws (making 46) in the first two contests, while the Pelicans had only 20 attempts (making 16) in that span.
Star power forward Anthony Davis is averaging 23 points and 12.5 rebounds through the first two games but it hasn’t been enough to lift the Pels past the defending champs. Davis, who exploded for 47 points in the finale of their first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers, is leading the charge with Jrue Holiday (24 points, eight rebounds and eight assists in Game 2) and Rajon Rondo (22 points and 12 assists in Game 2).
The Pelicans haven’t been a reliable bet in this spot. New Orleans is 0-6 SU and ATS in its past six as an underdog of 4.5 points or less. After claiming the first two games, the Warriors are now 16-1 SU in their last 17 vs the Pelicans.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The New Orleans Pelicans opened as 4-point underdogs at online sportsbook Sportsbook, while the NBA total line was sitting around 230.5 at Sportsbook for those who prefer OVER/UNDER betting on the total number of points scored.
OddsShark computer prediction formulas pick a 112-105 win for the Warriors on Friday. 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 try to spoil the party on Friday; they are 38-50-1 against the betting spread this NBA season, while the New Orleans Pelicans are 50-37-1 ATS. Golden State is 44-44-1 vs the betting total points scored; New Orleans is 51-36-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New Orleans vs Golden State injuries news.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 14-rated Pelicans and the No. 22-ranked Warriors, according to the NBA Power Rankings here at OddsShark.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively the game matches up New Orleans' No. 3-ranked offense (111.77 PPG) against a Golden State defense that ranks No. 17 at 106.91 PPG. The Pelicans have averaged 48.46% from the field per game, less than the Warriors have managed so far this NBA season (50.11% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
- Golden State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Golden State's last 6 games
- Golden State is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games when playing New Orleans
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Golden State's last 7 games when playing New Orleans
- New Orleans is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games
- New Orleans is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans' last 5 games
- New Orleans is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Golden State at New Orleans, Sunday, May 6
