Golden State Warriors vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA Betting Preview, Lines, Odds, Insights and Trends for May 14, 2021

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The Golden State Warriors (37-33) are favored (-5.5) to build on a four-game winning streak when they host the New Orleans Pelicans (31-39) at 9:30 PM ET on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Chase Center. The game airs on NBCS-BA. The matchup's point total is set at 230.5.

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Warriors vs Pelicans Betting Information
Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Warriors -5.5 -105 -115 230.5 -110 -110

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Point Total Insights

  • Golden State's games this season have gone over the point total for Friday's matchup total (230.5 points) in 40% of opportunities (28 out of 70 matchups).
  • In 32 out of New Orleans' 70 games this year (45.7%), the competing teams combined for a higher point total than the total in Friday's matchup.
  • The Warriors average 113.6 points per game against the Pelicans' 114.7, amounting to 2.2 points under the game's point total of 230.5.
  • These two teams give up a combined 227.5 points per game, 3.0 points less than this contest's over/under.
  • The Warriors have seen a 226.2 average over/under in their games this season, 4.3 points fewer than the over/under in this matchup.
  • Pelicans' games have an over/under of 229.5 points this season, 1.0 point fewer than the total points bet for this game.

Warriors Betting Data

  • Golden State holds a winning record against the spread this year, going 33-32 ATS.
  • The Warriors have fared well as a 5.5-point favorite, going 13-3 against the spread when favored by at least 5.5 points.
  • Golden State and its opponents have hit the over in just 43.1% of games (28 out of 65 matchups).

Warriors Key Players

  • Draymond Green leads the Warriors in both rebounds (7.1 per game) and assists (8.9 per game).
  • Stephen Curry paces Golden State with 31.8 points per game.
  • Curry is the top three-point shooter for the Warriors, knocking down 5.3 per game.
  • Green leads the team with 1.7 steals per game. Andrew Wiggins collects 1.0 block a game to pace Golden State.

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Warriors Last 10 Games

Warriors Last Five Games
Date Opponent Result Favored Played As Spread Total Warriors Moneyline Opponent Moneyline Game Type Covered Over/Under
5/11/2021 Suns 122-116 GS No Home +7.5 240.5 310 -400 Regular Season Yes Under
5/10/2021 Jazz 119-116 GS Yes Home -2.5 210.5 -165 140 Regular Season Yes Over
5/8/2021 Thunder 136-97 GS Yes Home -30.5 221.5 -10000 3300 Regular Season Yes Over
5/6/2021 Thunder 118-97 GS Yes Home -16.5 216.5 -5000 1350 Regular Season Yes Under
5/4/2021 Pelicans 108-103 NO Yes Away -5.5 225.5 -375 290 Regular Season No Under
Overall Record ATS Record O/U/P AVG Total AVG Pts Scored AVG Pts Allowed AVG Reb. Margin 3Pt %
7-3 8-2 4-6-0 226.9 116.8 110.1 -1.9 34.1%

Warriors Injuries

Warriors: Eric Paschall: Day To Day (Hip), Damion Lee: Out (Health and Safety Protocols), Andrew Wiggins: Day To Day (Knee), Draymond Green: Day To Day (Finger), Klay Thompson: Out For Season (Right Achilles), Mychal Mulder: Day To Day (Knee), Kelly Oubre Jr.: Out (Wrist), Stephen Curry: Day To Day (Tailbone), James Wiseman: Out For Season (Knee)

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Pelicans Betting Data

  • New Orleans has failed to cover the spread in more than half of its contests, going 33-36 ATS.
  • The Pelicans have not fared well when playing as an underdog by 5.5 points or more, going 8-12 against the spread.
  • New Orleans and its opponents have hit the over in more than half of their games this season -- 39 of 69 (56.5%).

Pelicans Key Players

  • Zion Williamson is the top scorer for the Pelicans with 27.0 points per game. He also adds 7.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game to his statistics.
  • New Orleans' leader in rebounds is Steven Adams with 8.9 per game, and its leader in assists is Lonzo Ball with 5.7 per game.
  • Ball makes 3.1 three-pointers per game, the most on the Pelicans.
  • New Orleans' leader in steals is Ball with 1.5 per game, and its leader in blocks is James Johnson with 0.9 per game.

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Pelicans Last 10 Games

Date Opponent Result Favored Played As Spread Total Pelicans Moneyline Opponent Moneyline Game Type Covered Over/Under
5/12/2021 Mavericks 125-107 DAL No Away +8.5 236.5 - - Regular Season No Under
5/10/2021 Grizzlies 115-110 MEM No Away +11.5 240.5 700 -1100 Regular Season Yes Under
5/9/2021 Hornets 112-110 NO No Away +4.5 243.5 180 -225 Regular Season Yes Under
5/7/2021 76ers 109-107 PHI No Away +16.5 237.5 1300 -3000 Regular Season Yes Under
5/4/2021 Warriors 108-103 NO No Home +5.5 225.5 290 -375 Regular Season Yes Under
Overall Record ATS Record O/U/P AVG Total AVG Pts Scored AVG Pts Allowed AVG Reb. Margin 3Pt %
5-5 7-3 3-7-0 226.6 113.3 113.3 +2.9 34.1%

Pelicans Injuries

Pelicans: Wes Iwundu: Day To Day (Shoulder), Steven Adams: Day To Day (Toe), Lonzo Ball: Out (Thumb), Zion Williamson: Out (Finger), Brandon Ingram: Day To Day (Ankle), Josh Hart: Out (Thumb)

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