What a matchup we have on the card for Tue 10 Nov, 2:00 pm AEDT as the 7-3 Golden State Warriors host the 4-5 New Orleans Pelicans. The numbers say Golden State comes into this contest with plenty of momentum, boasting an impressive 8.19 SRS rating and a net rating of +5.0 across their opening 10 games.
Stephen Curry has been lights out to start the campaign, pouring in 31.3 points per game alongside 4.6 assists. If you are scanning the latest nba betting tips for this Western Conference showdown, the statistical profile suggests a high-octane affair from start to finish.
Who Will Win? Head to Head Breakdown
Golden State enters as the 1.25 head-to-head favourite, and it is easy to see why. The Warriors are operating at a high efficiency, ranking fourth in the standings with an offensive rating of 118.5 while averaging 118.6 points per game. Yaxel Lendeborg has provided huge secondary scoring with 21.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, giving Golden State a multi-pronged attack that stretches opposing defences.
New Orleans sits 11th with a 4-5 record and an SRS of 2.72. The Pelicans are currently priced at 4.00 to pull off the road upset. Zion Williamson leads the Pelicans with 20.6 points and 5.4 rebounds per contest, supported by Saddiq Bey (16.4 pts) and Dejounte Murray (16.3 pts). While New Orleans can score in bunches (120.2 points per game), their defensive rating of 112.8 and 118.8 points allowed per game makes stopping this Golden State unit a massive task.
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Head-to-head context
Season and last-five scoring — context for the match-winner market.
Leading scorers
Season points per game.
Golden State Warriors
| Player | Pts |
|---|---|
| Stephen CurryPG | 27.8 |
| Yaxel LendeborgSF | 21.7 |
| Brandin PodziemskiSG | 17.3 |
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | Pts |
|---|---|
| Zion WilliamsonPF | 21.7 |
| Trey Murphy IIISF | 15.6 |
| Saddiq BeySF | 15.4 |
Against the Spread: Line Analysis
The line is set at 9.5 points, with Golden State laying -9.5 at 1.90 and New Orleans taking +9.5 at 1.90. The Warriors own a positive margin per game of 5.0 points, relying on sharp shooting behind a 39.5% team three-point percentage.
New Orleans plays at a frantic tempo of 101.7 possessions per game and carries a 1.44 margin per game. Getting nearly double-digit points gets a big tick for the visitors, who have the offensive firepower through Williamson and Murray to stay within striking distance.
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Line context
Season average margin, set against this match's line. The marker is the margin that covers.
Total Points Outlook
The total points line sits at 221.5 points, with the Over priced at 1.30 and the Under at 3.40. That line jumps off the page when you look at how both teams approach the game.
Golden State averages 118.6 points scored and 113.6 points conceded per game. New Orleans averages 120.2 points scored while yielding 118.8 points against per contest. With New Orleans pushing a brisk 101.7 pace and Golden State dishing out 28.2 assists per game, combining for over 221.5 total points rates a real chance.
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Total points
Hit rate vs 219.5
Season points per game. Marker is the live total of 219.5.
Combined pace 99.4 possessions per game.
Popular Same Game Multi Options
Punters looking at popular Same Game Multi combinations will find several structured options on the board.
One popular build features the Warriors to win, Stephen Curry to get 30+ points, Yaxel Lendeborg to get 20+ points & Z. Williamson to get 18+ points at 5.75. Another high-tempo combination features Stephen Curry to get 39+ points + assists + rebounds & Over 231.5 points at 3.10.