Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction 2/24/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Golden State Warriors and New Orleans Pelicans meet Tuesday 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 Celtics and beat the Nuggets, and they’ll play the Grizzlies next. The Warriors have lost 6 of their last 10 games.

The Golden State Warriors are averaging 115.5 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 113.7 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Stephen Curry averages 27.2 points and 4.8 assists, while Brandin Podziemski averages 12 points and 3.5 assists. De’Anthony Melton is the third double-digit scorer, and Moses Moody is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 80.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Bucks and beat the 76ers, and they play the Jazz next. The Pelicans have lost 20 of their last 28 games.

The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 114.6 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 120.4 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Trey Murphy III is averaging 22.1 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Zion Williamson is averaging 21.6 points and 6.1 rebounds. Saddiq Bey is the third double-digit scorer, and Jordan Poole is dishing 3.1 assists. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free-throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.

Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win

• The Warriors have lost each of their last seven road games following a home win.
• The underdogs have won each of the Pelicans’ last three games.
• The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last seven night games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as road favorites following a home win.

Why the Golden State Warriors will win

• The Pelicans have lost each of their last nine night games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Warriors have won 17 of their last 18 night games against the Pelicans following a home win.
• The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Warriors have covered the spread in four of their last five road games against Southwest Division opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of the Warriors’ last eight games as favorites against the Pelicans have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of the Pelicans’ last five games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts

• Jeremiah Fears is one of only six players in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.
• Derik Queen is one of only seven players to have made 8+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.

Golden State Warriors Player Facts

• Brandin Podziemski ranks 24th amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (4.8) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (14.6).
• The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (41.2).
• This season, 42.7% of the Warriors’ scoring has come from beyond the three-point line – highest mark in the league.
• The Warriors rank 3rd in the league for steals per game this season (10.0).

Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report

The Pelicans will be without Micah Peavy, Trey Murphy, and Yves Missi.

The Warriors will be without Jimmy Butler, Kristaps Porzingis, LJ Cryer, Seth Curry, and Stephen Curry. Draymond Green, Al Horford, and De’Anthony Melton are questionable.

Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

This line is strange, as the Warriors are completely depleted, especially if Horford and Draymond can’t go. The Warriors have also had issues on the road where they’ve lost 16 times. The Pelicans aren’t lighting the world on fire, but they’re at home, and they’re getting back Dejounte Murray. The Pels are also coming off a solid win over the 76ers, which has to feel good. We’re getting a free bucket with the home team that has a clear health advantage. Give me the Pelicans.

Randy Chambers's Pick: New Orleans Pelicans +1.5