NBA
10:00 PM EST.
Spread: NOP +2.5 / GSW -2.5.
ML: NOP +120 / GSW -140.
Over/Under: 219.5.
Free Pick: Pelicans +2.5.
The Pelicans look for redemption after losing yesterday to the Warriors in a very sloppy performance. They made a high percentage of shots with a 54.1% FG and 40.9% 3pt, but they couldn't hold onto the ball having 23 turnovers. CJ McCollum was quiet, only scoring five points, while the Warriors' top five scorers last night combined for 102 points, 40.3 more points than what they've averaged this season. On top of this, the Pelicans allowed 21 three-pointers. All of these stats are very extreme and are unlikely to repeat tonight. Last season the Pelicans beat the Warriors twice out of three games when the Warriors had Curry and Wiggins. Expect the Pelicans to prioritize limiting 3pt shots and keeping possession of the ball. Regression is expected from the Warriors' non-star players and CJ McCollum will likely return to being the player he is. The Pelicans will bounce back and cover tonight against a shorthanded Warriors team without two of their best players, Curry and Wiggins.
