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This Friday, March 3, we will have a key matchup in the fight for the playoffs in the Western Conference: the Pelicans vs Warriors pits two teams that have suffered a lot due to injuries this campaign but have managed to stay afloat somehow.
The first two matchups between these teams went to the Pelicans. However, in both games Stephen Curry was out, and Brandon Ingram was the best of the game scoring 34 and 26 points.
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Golden State Warriors NBA Regular Season Game on March 3, 2023
- Where: Chase Center, San Francisco, California
- When: Friday, March 3, 2023, 10:00 PM ET
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Betting on the New Orleans Pelicans
- Regular Season Record: 31-32
The New Orleans Pelicans are still waiting for Zion Williamson to return, as his absence has been the main cause of the decline in the team’s performance. The Pelicans now have a negative record and are on the edge of the play-in zone, in 10th place in the West, and just 1.0 game behind its closest rival.
However, they will at least enter this game with their hopes up after ending a four-game losing streak with a 121-110 win on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers thanks to a great last quarter in which they won 31-19, led by Ingram who scored 40 points.
Precisely, offensive productions of that level are what the Pelicans have lacked in the last months, given that they now find themselves averaging 114.4 points scored per game. Plus, on defense they have not been entirely solid either, allowing an average of 113.5 points per game.
Betting on the Golden State Warriors
- Regular Season Record: 32-30
For their part, the Golden State Warriors, who are still playing without Curry, have used a five-game local streak to cement their place in the top six in the standings. So, now they are coming off three wins in a row, not counting their matchup on March 2 with the Los Angeles Clippers, and are ranked 5th in the West.
Regardless of the outcome against the Clippers, this matchup will be another great opportunity to continue to improve their record, as the Warriors have had a great home record this campaign, currently boasting a 25-7 record. Not only is the Warriors’ record good at home, but also are their numbers, as they average 119.8 points scored and have a very good average of 112.6 points allowed.
In fact, the Warriors come here with six wins in their last seven games at home, something they will surely be confident of improving on considering the home side has won in seven of the last ten meetings between these teams.
JefeBet Prediction
The Warriors have been simply sensational offensively at the Chase Center, with Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole picking up the slack since Curry’s injury. This time around, despite playing on back-to-back nights, they should have no trouble making suffer a Pelicans defense that averages 117.0 points allowed on the road.
Also, contrary to their performance away, the Warriors have also managed to be a very solid team on their side of the court at home, so the Pelicans won’t have an easy task when it comes to attacking either.
The Warriors’ momentum is good, and they know they need to take advantage of these types of games before going back on the road. That’s why we think they’ll come out all guns blazing from the start, manage to impose conditions, and take a comfortable win in this Pelicans vs Warriors matchup.
Prediction: Golden State Warriors Spread.
