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The NBA will witness the New Orleans Pelicans face the Golden State Warriors in a Western Conference game on March 28, 2023, at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California. The regular-season four-game series will end with the Warriors having won one game in March and the Pelicans having won two games in November. The Warriors are the favorites, with a projected 8-point lead at home and a total point prediction of 234.0.
The New Orleans Pelicans have been on a four-game winning streak and seek their fifth consecutive victory in the upcoming game against the Portland Trail Blazers. In their previous games, the Pelicans have defeated the Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, Charlotte Hornets, and Los Angeles Clippers. Their last game saw Brandon Ingram lead the team with 32 points and 13 assists, Trey Murphy III scoring 32 points, and Jonas Valanciunas contributing a 17-point, 13-rebound double-double. The Pelicans currently hold the eighth position in the Western Conference, with an adjusted offensive efficiency ranking of 21st in the league, a 2-point percentage of 19th, and a 3-point percentage of 16th.
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The Golden State Warriors have won three consecutive games against the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, and Philadelphia 76ers, but suffered a 99-96 home defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. In the game, Stephen Curry had a below-average performance, scoring 8-for-23 from the field, while Klay Thompson scored 15 points, and Jordan Poole led the team with 27 points off the bench. The Warriors aim to avoid the play-in tournament, with a half-game lead over the No. 7 Minnesota Timberwolves. The Warriors are currently ranked 12th in the league in points scored per 100 possessions, third in 3-point percentage, and 19th in points allowed per 100 possessions.
Despite playing back-to-back games, the Pelicans are likely to cover the 8-point spread. The Pelicans’ robust defense against the 3-point line, along with Brandon Ingram and Jonas Valanciunas’s frontcourt leadership, could make it a challenging game for the Warriors. In their last game in March, the Warriors were without Steph Curry, while the Pelicans missed Valanciunas and Jose Alvarado. Nevertheless, the Pelicans covered in four consecutive games before their Portland game.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Golden State Warriors Game Information
- Date: 03/28/2023
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- Location: Chase Center.
- How to Watch Pelicans vs Warriors: MSG
- Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
Pelicans vs Warriors Betting Lines
Warriors are –350 according to our Vegas NBA Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $28.57. On the other side, Pelicans are +280 according to the Vegas NBA Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $280.
The implied probability for these two teams attached to the betting lines have Warriors at a 77.78% chance of winning the game, meanwhile Pelicans have 26.32% probability of finishing the game with the W.
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