New Orleans visits Golden State at Chase Center at 10:00 p.m. ET, with regional coverage available through NBA League Pass where eligible. New Orleans is playing its second game in California in two nights. At the time of this writing the spread and total odds were not released on the verified board used here. See more NBA picks.
New Orleans Can Keep This Close by Scoring Inside
The Pelicans were 4-5 and 1-2 on the road before Sunday’s game against the Clippers. They lost 115-109 to Minnesota on Friday. The Monday trip is short, but the Pelicans still have to defend Golden State’s movement on the second night of a back-to-back.
New Orleans averaged 120.2 points and allowed 118.8 entering Sunday. Its best chance is to force help near the basket and make Golden State defend the next pass. The Pelicans can’t give back those points by letting Warriors shooters get open while their defense is still trying to match up.
Jeremiah Fears scored 24 against Minnesota. Zion Williamson had 25 in the November 2 win at Memphis. Williamson can draw help inside, and Fears can use that first rotation to attack. Their decision-making matters if Golden State tries to speed up the game.
Golden State Can Make Tired Defenders Chase
The Warriors are 7-3 and 5-1 at home after Saturday’s 126-119 overtime win against Orlando. That was their seventh straight win. The extra period added some work Saturday, but the Warriors have had Sunday off and stay home for this matchup.
Golden State averages 118.6 points and allows 113.6. The Warriors can test New Orleans by running a second action as soon as the Pelicans defend the first. They still need to get back after misses, because New Orleans has enough size and scoring to make this tight if it gets comfortable near the rim.
Stephen Curry scored 41 against Orlando and Draymond Green had 13 assists. That combination makes it difficult for New Orleans to load up on Curry without leaving someone open elsewhere. Jimmy Butler, Moses Moody and Kristaps Porzingis were out in the early matchup snapshot, so confirm the rotation before tipoff.
Pelicans vs Warriors Team Comparison
| Category | New Orleans | Golden State |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 4-5 before Sunday | 7-3 |
| Road / home | 1-2 road before Sunday | 5-1 home |
| Points scored / allowed | 120.2 / 118.8 | 118.6 / 113.6 |
| Rest entering Monday | Played Sunday in Inglewood | Last played Saturday at home |
Pelicans vs Warriors Position-by-Position
| Position | New Orleans | Golden State | Projected edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| PG | Fears can attack the gaps | Curry forces help well beyond the arc | Golden State |
| SG | Must chase shooters through screens | Off-ball movement tests recovery speed | Golden State |
| SF | Trey Murphy III can stretch the defense | Wing depth depends on availability | New Orleans |
| PF | Williamson can collapse the defense | Green can direct help and create off the pass | Even; different strengths |
| C | Can challenge the Warriors on the offensive glass | Needs to box out before releasing into transition | Even |
New Orleans Pelicans vs Golden State Warriors Picks and Prediction
Side Pick: Golden State to Win
I lean Golden State because it can make New Orleans chase Curry and then defend the next pass. The Pelicans can win the interior battle if the Warriors’ frontcourt is short, so I’m not attaching a spread to that lean without a verified number.
Total Pick: Pending
I project Golden State 121, New Orleans 113. A higher total would be easier to justify if New Orleans consistently scores inside and Golden State answers from three. If the Pelicans slow the game and control the glass, there will be fewer chances for that exchange. No official total pick yet.
Final Picks: Golden State to win. Spread and total pending.
Completed November 8, 2026. New Orleans’ statistical snapshot predates Sunday’s game. Lines and player availability can change before tipoff.