Warriors vs. Pelicans odds, line, score prediction, time: 2024 NBA picks, Oct. 29 best bets based on proven model

Previously undefeated, losing teams meet in an important Western Conference game when the New Orleans Pelicans take on the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. New Orleans lost a 125-103 decision at Portland on Sunday, while Golden State was beaten 112-104 by the Los Angeles Clippers on the same day. The Pelicans (2-1), who finished 49-33 as the eighth seed a year ago, are 29-15 on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season. The Warriors (2-1), the No. 10 seed a year ago, were 46-36 last season. Golden State point guard Steph Curry injured his ankle against the Clippers and is out. Andrew Wiggins (back) is also out for Golden State. Dejounte Murray (hand) is out for New Orleans.

Tipoff from Chase Center in San Francisco is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. New Orleans is the 1.5-point favorite in the latest Pelicans vs. Warriors odds according to the SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 216.5. Before you make a Warriors vs. Pelicans pick, check out the NBA predictions from SportsLine's proven computer model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in winnings on its top-rated NBA picks over the past six-plus seasons for players valued at $100. The model enters Week 2 of the 2024-25 NBA season with a blistering 98-63 record on all top-rated NBA picks from last season, earning more than $2,900. Anyone who follows sports betting and betting apps has made huge profits.

The model has its sights set on Pelicans vs. Warriors and has just set its picks and NBA predictions. You can head over to SportsLine now to check out the picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for Warriors vs. Pelicans:

• Pelicans vs. Warriors distribution: Pelicans -1.5
• Pelicans vs. Warriors over/under: 216.5 points
• Pelicans vs. Warriors Money Line: New Orleans -126, Golden State +106
• NO: The Pelicans have won 26 of their last 37 road games (+16.90 units on the money line)
• GS: The Warriors have scored under in 28 of their last 43 games (+11.50 units)
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Why the Warriors can cover

Golden State, which has started 3-0 against the team, is rarely a home underdog, so this spot could be valuable. With several other key scorers out, look to shooting guard Buddy Hield for an increase in his minutes. Hield is also off to a fast start to the year after coming off the bench. He scored in double figures in two of three games, including 27 points and six assists at Utah.

He had 22 points and five rebounds in Wednesday's season opener in Portland. He averages 19 points, five rebounds and three assists for the season. He makes 52.5% of his field goals, including 52% from 3-point range. See which team you should choose here.

Why the Pelicans can cover

Shooting guard CJ McCollum is leading the New Orleans offense so far this season. In three games, he averaged 23.3 points, 3.7 assists, three steals and 2.7 rebounds in 35.3 minutes. He was also red-hot from the field, hitting 47.4% of his field goals, including an incredible 40% from 3-point range. In Sunday's loss at Portland, he scored 27 points while grabbing four boards, making four steals and dishing out three assists.

Another key to the Pelicans' success is small forward Brandon Ingram. He is averaging 22.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, four assists and 1.3 steals in 32.7 minutes. His accuracy was also well above most of his career averages, hitting 46.7% of his field goals, including 41.2% from 3-point range and 83.3% from the free throw line. See which team you should choose here.

How to make Pelicans vs. Warriors picks

The model has simulated Pelicans vs. Warriors 10,000 times and the results are in. The model leans towards the overall score and predicts 221 combined points. It also says that in well over 50% of simulations, one side of the spread applies. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Warriors vs. Pelicans and which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Pelicans vs. Warriors spread to lean on using the model that has a 98-63 roll on the top-rated NBA picks and find out .