Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction 11/16/2025 Today’s NBA Picks

The Golden State Warriors and New Orleans Pelicans meet Sunday in NBA action at the Smoothie King Center. Here’s a Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction. This article will include a Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans Pick.

Golden State Warriors Betting Preview

The Golden State Warriors lost to the Thunder, beat the Spurs, and they’ll play the Magic next. The Warriors have won 3 of their last 4 games.

The Golden State Warriors are averaging 115.1 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 114.6 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Stephen Curry averages 29.1 points and 3.7 assists, while Jimmy Butler averages 19.2 points and 4.4 assists. Jonathan Kuminga is the third double-digit scorer, and Moses Moody is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 83.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Trail Blazers and Lakers, and they play the Thunder next. The Pelicans have lost 17 of their last 19 games.

The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 108.5 points on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 121.3 points on 50.7 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 22.8 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Trey Murphy III is averaging 19.8 points and 6.8 rebounds. Jordan Poole is the third double-digit scorer and Jeremiah Fears is dishing 3.1 assists. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free-throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.3 rebounds per game.

Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win

• The Warriors have lost each of their last two games as favorites following a win.
• The Pelicans have won two of their last three games as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents following a loss.
• The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last six night games against the Warriors following a home loss.
• The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six road games following a win.

Why the Golden State Warriors will win

• The Pelicans have lost each of their last 10 games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The favorites have won 23 of the Pelicans’ last 24 games.
• The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 13 games as underdogs following a loss.
• The Warriors have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Southwest Division opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Warriors’ last six games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
• Each of the Pelicans’ last four home games following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.

Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report

The Pelicans will be without Dejounte Murray and Jordan Poole. Zion Williamson is questionable with a hamstring issue.

The Warriors will be without De’Anthony Melton and Jonathan Kuminga.

Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

Just because the Warriors beat the Spurs twice doesn’t mean I’m thrilled to lay double-digit chalk. There’s also a chance the Pelicans could have Zion. Check the injury report before placing a bet. However, the Pels have been a tough sell in past years, and this season is no different. From poor play, injuries, and now a coaching change, there’s not a lot attractive about the Pelicans. Thick line, but it’s Warriors or pass for me.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Golden State Warriors -10.5