Pelicans vs Warriors NBA Preview (4/12/24): Odds, Lineup, Injuries & Stats

Written By Editorial Team on April 12, 2024
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The New Orleans Pelicans are set to play the Golden State Warriors at 10:00 p.m. tonight at Chase Center in San Francisco. The game will be broadcast on NBCS. NBA odds favor the Warriors with a -4.5 point spread and an over/under of 220.0. Pelicans odds stand at +158, while Warriors odds are at -190.

Pelicans vs Warriors pregame odds for Friday night

The pregame NBA betting odds for Pelicans vs Warriors show a consistent point spread of -4.5 in favor of the Warriors across DraftKings, FanDuel, and Caesars with an over/under set at 220.0. Warriors odds for the moneyline range from -184 to -190, while Pelicans odds for the moneyline are at +154 to +158, indicating a closely contested matchup according to Massachusetts sportsbooks.

  • DraftKings: Warriors -4.5, over/under 220
  • FanDuel: Warriors -4.5, over/under 220
  • Caesars: Warriors -4.5, over/under 220
  • BetMGM: Warriors -4.5, over/under 220.5

Odds are subject to change and may vary between sportsbooks for the Pelicans vs Warriors.

Pelicans vs Warriors projected starting lineups (4/12/24)

New Orleans Pelicans starting lineup tonight

  • PG: CJ McCollum
  • SG: Herbert Jones
  • SF: Trey Murphy III
  • PF: Zion Williamson
  • C: Jonas Valanciunas

Golden State Warriors starting lineup tonight

  • PG: Stephen Curry
  • SG: Brandin Podziemski
  • SF: Andrew Wiggins
  • PF: Jonathan Kuminga
  • C: Trayce Jackson-Davis

Projected lineups and injuries are pulled from Sportsdata.

Pelicans vs Warriors injuries for tonight’s game

  • Pelicans: Brandon Ingram (knee) is expected to remain out. Larry Nance Jr. (personal) is also expected to be out for tonight’s game.
  • Warriors: Gary Payton II (calf) is out against New Orelans. Draymond Green (knee) and Klay Thompson (knee) also sidelined.

Team standings and stats for Friday’s game

This is the third and final meeting between the Pelicans and Warriors this season. Each team has gotten a victory against the other this season. Here are the team stats before tonight’s game.

New Orleans Pelicans team stats ahead of tonight’s game

The New Orleans Pelicans stand with 48-32, ranking sixth in the Western Conference and second in the Southwest Division. Their latest game against the Kings ended in a high-scoring 135-123 win. The Pelicans’ season performance is highlighted by:

  • PPG: 115.2
  • PA: 110.5
  • Rebounds per game: 44.1
  • Assists per game: 27.0
  • FG%: 48.7
  • 3PT%: 38.0

Golden State Warriors team stats ahead of tonight’s game

The Golden State Warriors, with a record of 45-35, are currently positioned ninth in the Western Conference and fourth in the Pacific Division. Their recent victory against the Trail Blazers showcased a solid performance with a final score 100-92. Season averages for the Warriors include:

  • PPG: 117.8
  • PA: 115.2
  • Rebounds per game: 46.7
  • Assists per game: 29.2
  • FG%: 47.7
  • 3PT%: 38.0

Player stats for Pelicans vs Warriors on April 12

With the upcoming game between the Warriors and the Pelicans, NBA odds are heating up. The Warriors are looking to leverage their recent performance against the Blazers, while the Pelicans aim to capitalize on their success against the Kings.

New Orleans Pelicans leaders before tonight’s game

On the Pelicans side, their victory over the Kings showcases their readiness, influencing Pelicans odds for tonight’s game:

  • CJ McCollum (PG, NO): 31 PTS, 4 RBS, 7 ASTS
  • Zion Williamson (PF, NO): 31 PTS, 4 RBS, 6 ASTS
  • Trey Murphy III (SF, NO): 27 PTS, 5 RBS, 4 ASTS
  • Jonas Valanciunas (C, NO): 13 PTS, 10 RBS, 3 ASTS
  • Jose Alvarado (PG, NO): 14 PTS, 6 RBS, 6 ASTS

Pelicans season leaders are setting the stage for a competitive game, reflecting on their NBA odds:

  • Zion Williamson (PF): 23.0 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 5.0 APG
  • Brandon Ingram (SF): 20.9 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 5.8 APG
  • CJ McCollum (PG): 19.8 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 4.6 APG
  • Jonas Valanciunas (C): 12.4 PPG, 8.9 RPG, 2.1 APG
  • Herbert Jones (SF): 10.9 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 2.6 APG

Golden State Warriors leaders before tonight’s game

Steph Curry scored 22 points to lead the Warriors to the win over Portland on Thursday, and it has helped Golden State win three games in a row. Here are the leaders from the victory over the Blazers:

  • Stephen Curry (PG, GS): 22 PTS, 7 RBS, 8 ASTS
  • Jonathan Kuminga (PF, GS): 19 PTS, 6 RBS, 1 AST
  • Andrew Wiggins (SF, GS): 15 PTS, 5 RBS, 1 AST
  • Trayce Jackson-Davis (PF, GS): 10 PTS, 8 RBS, 4 ASTS
  • Kevon Looney (C, GS): 9 PTS, 11 RBS

Warriors season leaders show consistent performance, impacting Warriors odds positively:

  • Stephen Curry (PG): 26.3 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 5.1 APG
  • Klay Thompson (SG): 17.7 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 2.3 APG
  • Jonathan Kuminga (PF): 16.3 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 2.1 APG
  • Andrew Wiggins (SF): 13.1 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 1.7 APG
  • Brandin Podziemski (G): 9.3 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 3.8 APG
  • Chris Paul( PG): 9.3 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 6.8 APG
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