Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 30/10/2024, 08:19  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 30/10/2024 at 08:22 in NBA Predictions

The Golden State Warriors return home to face the New Orleans Pelicans for the second game of an NBA back-to-back. They won the first game by 18 points and we have a prediction as they gear up for this match.

The Warriors were dominant in the first match, securing a 124-106 victory. Their third win of the season allowed them to get back to winning ways and maintain their hold on fifth spot in the West.

Steve Kerr’s men, ranked second in both offence and defence, won in the absence of Steph Curry and Andrew Wiggins.

The two players remain injury concerns for the rematch. Buddy Hield scored 28 points in the first game, with four more players scoring at least 17.

The Pelicans are also missing key players for this Bay Area trip. Dejounte Murray and Trey Murphy missed the first game and will be out for the rematch too.

Willie Green’s men began the season strongly, with back-to-back wins but have now lost successive games in blowout fashion. They had lost by 22 points in Portland before arriving in Golden State.

The Pels are averaging 109.3 points and allowing 115.8. Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram scored 31 and 30 points respectively in the first match. The two were the only players to score at least 20.