The RSM Classic Matchup Picks
November 20, 2024
The Golden State Warriors visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night in a game that can be seen on ESPN. The Warriors are off to a very good start this season, as they have won 10 of their first 13 games and they have been a good team to bet on, as they covered the spread in 9 of their first 13 games. On the other side, it has been a rough start for New Orleans, as they were just 4-10 in their first 14 games and a pathetic 4-10 ATS. The Warriors will be listed as road favorites in NBA betting odds for this Friday night ESPN contest. Let’s look at our Warriors vs. Pelicans Same Game Parlay.
NBA Same Game Parlay
Golden State Warriors at New Orleans Pelicans
Date and Time: Friday, November 22, 2024, 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
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Golden State Warriors Team Overview
The Warriors have been a surprise this season, winning 10 of their first 13 games and going a profitable 9-4 ATS. Golden State has also been a good team to bet over the total with nine of their 13 games going over the total. As should be expected, Golden State is thriving offensively, as they average nearly 120 points per game which is 4th-best in the NBA. They are second in the league in three-point percentage at 39%. Surprisingly, their defense has been pretty good, as they are 6th in the league, giving up about 110 points per game. They lead the league in three-point defense. Stephen Curry leads the team at about 23 points per game and he leads the team in assists at 6.4 per contest. Kevon Looney leads the team in rebounding at 8.4 per contest.
New Orleans Pelicans Overview
The Pelicans have not done much right this season, as they are 4-10 SU and 4-10 ATS with seven games going over the total and seven going under. They have been decimated by injuries with Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum out of the lineup. New Orleans is pathetic on offense without two of their top players, averaging just 104.6 points per game, next to last in the league. They are giving up 113.4 points per game which is 18th in the NBA. Brandon Ingram leads the team at 23.6 points per game, Dejounte Murray leads in assists at 10 per game and in rebounds per game with eight.
Golden State has won six of the last ten meeting in this series and they are 7-3 ATS with four games going over the total and six going under. The teams played late last month at Golden State with the Warriors winning two blowouts by the score of 124-106 and 104-89. The teams have split their last ten in New Orleans both straight up and against the spread with seven of the 10 going under the total.
Warriors at Pelicans Same Game Parlay Pick
Is there any reason to back New Orleans right now? Ingram is a good player but he can’t do it all by himself. The Warriors have been playing really well all season and even on the road they have been decent. This is also not the best spot for New Orleans, as they will be playing their third game in four days. They did have Thursday off, but now they come home after a road trip and have to face a high-scoring Golden State team. I don’t like their chances. I’ll go with Golden State as the side. I am tempted to take the over, but the total will likely be inflated and the trends point to this game going under, so I will take the under as the other half of the parlay.
Betmaker Same Game NBA Parlay Best Bet: Golden State Warriors and Under the Total
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