Golden State Warriors @ New Orleans Pelicans - March 28, 2025

Alright, folks! It’s game day, and I can feel the excitement buzzing through the city like a playoff atmosphere. Tonight, we’ve got the Golden State Warriors rolling into Smoothie King Center to take on the New Orleans Pelicans. And let me tell you, I’m all in for my Warriors to come out on top!

The oddsmakers have set the Warriors as 13-point favorites, which is a hefty line but honestly, it feels justified given how these teams have been performing lately. The Warriors are sitting at a solid 41-31 record and have shown flashes of brilliance throughout the season. Sure, they stumbled against Miami last time out with a disappointing 112-86 loss, but that was just one game. They’re still 14-4 in their last 18 games overall—so don’t count them out just yet!

Now let’s talk about our Pelicans. They managed to snag a win against the 76ers recently with a score of 112-99, which is great for their morale but let’s be real: they’re still struggling with a record of 20-53 this season. Their offensive stats show they average around 110.6 points per game with decent shooting percentages—45% from the field and nearly 35% from three—but when you look at their defensive stats, it’s clear they’ve got some holes to fill.

The Warriors’ offense has been slightly better than New Orleans’, averaging about 113 points per game while shooting almost 45% from the field and over 36% from beyond the arc. Plus, they dish out nearly 29 assists per game! That ball movement is key for them to create open shots and keep defenses guessing.

Defensively, both teams have had their ups and downs this season. The Warriors grab more rebounds (about 45 per game) compared to New Orleans (43), and they also manage more steals (9 vs. about 8). However, both teams struggle with turnovers—Golden State loses around 14 each game while New Orleans isn’t far behind at over 14 as well.

So what can we expect tonight? I’m predicting that Golden State will not only win but cover that spread too! With their recent struggles behind them and an opportunity against a team like New Orleans that has been inconsistent all year long, I see them bouncing back strong tonight.

As for the total points? I think we’ll see an OVER outcome here as well! Both teams can score when they get hot; if Golden State finds its rhythm early on and pushes tempo while forcing turnovers from New Orleans’ defense—which has been known to falter—they could easily rack up points quickly.

In conclusion: Warriors win big tonight! They cover that spread comfortably while pushing us over on total points scored! Let’s go Dubs! Time to rock those lucky jerseys and cheer our hearts out!