The Golden State Warriors (30-27) and New Orleans Pelicans (16-42) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, La. The game will broadcast live on NBCS-BA.
The Warriors are 1.5-point favorites over the Pelicans on the spread (Warriors -1.5), with the over/under set at 227 total points. Golden State is a -125 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while New Orleans is +105 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into our Warriors vs. Pelicans predictions and NBA picks for Tuesday, February 24.
Warriors vs Pelicans Prediction
- Warriors vs Pelicans pick: Warriors -1.5 (-110)
Our Warriors vs Pelicans best bet is on San Francisco to cover the spread. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Warriors vs Pelicans Odds
| Warriors Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -110 | 227 -110o / -110u | -125 |
| Pelicans Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -110 | 227 -110o / -110u | +105 |
Warriors vs Pelicans NBA Preview
This NBA spread betting system identifies value in conference games where favorites are struggling but still favored by the market, such as the Warriors entering tonight's matchup against the Pelicans.
When a team has recently underperformed yet remains favored, as is the case with the Warriors in this spot, it suggests the betting line reflects long-term strength rather than short-term results.
These situations often create buying opportunities on quality teams that are due for positive regression after a rough stretch.
Warriors vs Pelicans Predictions, Betting Analysis
Facing familiar conference opponents such as the Pelicans adds stability to performance expectations, while moderate spreads and balanced totals help keep volatility in check.
This approach capitalizes on market overreaction to recent form, backing strong teams to rebound once sentiment has dipped too far against them.
Overall, the system stands at 335-260-5 (56%) with a 9% ROI across all-time results. This season, it's 21-16 (57%) with a 9% ROI.
So, let's take the Warriors -1.5 in New Orleans tonight.
Pick: Warriors -1.5 (-110)
Spread
Our Pelicans vs. Warriors betting prediction is on Golden State to cover the spread at -1.5.
Moneyline
We will be taking the Warriors -1.5 instead of the moneyline in this spot.
Over/Under
No play on the total in tonight's matchup.
Pelicans vs Warriors Betting Trends
