Warriors Vs Pelicans: NBA Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – March 3, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 3, 2023

The Golden State Warriors (33-30) hit the court against the New Orleans Pelicans (31-32) as 5-point favorites on Friday, March 3, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET on NBCS. The over/under for the contest is 231.5.

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Warriors Vs Pelicans Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Warriors -5 231.5

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Injury Report as of March 3

Warriors: Andre Iguodala: Out (Hip), Stephen Curry: Out (Leg), Andrew Wiggins: Out (Personal), Gary Payton: Out (Abdominal), Ryan Rollins: Out (Foot)

Pelicans: Jonas Valančiūnas: Doubtful (Calf), Josh Richardson: Out (Personal), Larry Nance: Out (Leg), Zion Williamson: Out (Hamstring), Jose Alvarado: Out (Lower Leg)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Pelicans (+5)
Total Pick Over (231.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Warriors Vs Pelicans Stat Rankings

Warriors Avg. (Rank) Pelicans Avg. (Rank)
118.3 (2nd) Points Scored 114.4 (15th)
117.5 (24th) Points Allowed 113.5 (16th)
44.3 (9th) Rebounds 43.9 (11th)
10.2 (14th) Off. Rebounds 11.0 (11th)
16.6 (1st) 3pt Made 10.7 (25th)
29.6 (1st) Assists 25.6 (8th)
15.7 (29th) Turnovers 14.1 (21st)

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Warriors Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Klay Thompson 51 22.0 4.1 2.5 0.7 0.3 4.4
Jordan Poole 63 21.0 2.8 4.6 0.8 0.2 2.7
Donte DiVincenzo 53 9.4 4.3 3.2 1.4 0.2 2.2
Jonathan Kuminga 51 8.9 3.2 1.8 0.5 0.4 0.7
Draymond Green 55 8.2 7.4 6.9 1.0 0.8 0.6

Pelicans Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Brandon Ingram 28 23.5 5.1 4.8 0.7 0.4 1.6
CJ McCollum 56 21.0 4.3 5.9 0.9 0.6 2.8
Jonas Valančiūnas 61 14.2 9.7 1.7 0.3 0.5 0.5
Trey Murphy III 60 12.7 3.6 1.3 1.0 0.5 2.2
Josh Richardson 48 11.2 2.8 3.1 1.2 0.3 1.7

Betting Trends

  • The Warriors are 30-33-0 against the spread this year.
  • As 5-point favorites or more, Golden State is 11-17 against the spread.
  • The Warriors have played 63 games this year, and 35 of them have gone over the total.
  • Golden State’s games have had more than 231.5 points scored on 39 occasions this year.
  • The point total average for Warriors games this season is 235.8, 4.3 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • The Pelicans have covered the spread 29 times in 63 games.
  • New Orleans has two wins ATS (2-8-1) as a 5-point underdog or greater this season.
  • The Pelicans have played 63 games this year, and 33 of them have hit the over.
  • New Orleans’ games have had over 231.5 points 29 times this year.
  • Pelicans games average 227.9 total points, 3.6 fewer than the total for this matchup.

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