The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Golden State Warriors at 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday at the Chase Center. Golden State is 5-24 overall and 2-10 at home, while New Orleans is 7-22 overall and 3-11 on the road. The Pelicans stumble into Friday's contest having won just one of their last 14 games. The Warriors, meanwhile, have lost 13 of their last 15 games on their home court. New Orleans is favored by 1.5-points in the latest Warriors vs. Pelicans odds, while the over-under is set at 222.5. Before entering any Pelicans vs. Warriors picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions from the advanced computer model at SportsLine.
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Golden State came up short against Portland on Wednesday night, falling 122-112. D'Angelo Russell shot 5-for-12 from downtown and finished with 26 points and seven assists in the loss. Glenn Robinson III added 17 points and Marquese Chriss chipped in 10 points and 10 rebounds. The Warriors are having a forgettable season thanks in large part to injuries and a struggling offense, which is averaging just 104.6 points per game.
New Orleans, meanwhile, beat Minnesota 107-99 on Wednesday. Forward Brandon Ingram scored 34 points, grabbed six rebounds and dished out five assists in the victory. Guard Jrue Holiday added 18 points and Derrick Favors pulled down 11 rebounds. Despite their lopsided record, the Pelicans feature one of the league's most potent offenses. In fact, New Orleans is averaging 112.2 points per game, the 10th-best mark in the NBA.
The Warriors have allowed opponents to shoot 47.8 percent from the floor, the fourth-highest shooting percentage allowed in the NBA. The Pelicans have experienced some defensive struggles of their own, as they allow 118.9 points per game -- the second-worst average in the NBA.
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