New Orleans Pelicans vs Golden State Warriors Picks and Prediction for Monday November 9 2026
New Orleans heads to San Francisco on Monday night for a 10 PM ET game against Golden State at Chase Center. NBA TV has the coverage. The Pelicans have to play the Clippers on Sunday, then turn around and face a Warriors team that’s won seven straight. That’s not exactly a friendly schedule. Golden State just beat Orlando 126-119 in overtime on Saturday, and the Warriors have been excellent at home lately. New Orleans can score, so this won’t necessarily be easy. But I like the Warriors in this spot. Get into the NBA action with our free NBA picks.
New Orleans Pelicans Have Been Putting Up Points
New Orleans enters Sunday’s game against the Clippers at 4-5 overall. The Pelicans had won four straight before losing 115-109 to Minnesota on Friday. They beat Utah 120-113, Memphis 135-134, Atlanta 121-99, and Sacramento 132-120 during that stretch. That’s some pretty good offensive production, even if the defense hasn’t always been dependable.
The Pelicans are averaging 120.2 points per game and allowing 118.8. That’s a lot of scoring at both ends. New Orleans is shooting around 48% from the field and getting plenty of opportunities in transition. The problem is turnovers. The Pelicans have been giving the ball away nearly 17 times a night, and Golden State has enough offensive firepower to make those mistakes expensive.
Yves Missi is out with a knee injury, which affects the frontcourt depth. New Orleans needs to protect the basket and rebound well against Golden State. The Pelicans also have the scheduling disadvantage. Playing Sunday in Los Angeles and Monday in San Francisco isn’t the worst travel situation in the league, but it’s still consecutive games against Western Conference opponents. The Pelicans need a strong defensive effort to make this competitive.
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Golden State Warriors Have Been Rolling
Golden State is 7-3 after beating Orlando 126-119 in overtime Saturday. The Warriors lost their first three games and haven’t lost since. That’s seven straight wins, including victories over the Lakers, Clippers, Suns, Heat, and Magic. Golden State has also won the first five games of its current home stand. That’s a pretty good reason to feel confident heading into Monday.
The Warriors are averaging 118.6 points per game and shooting almost 40% from three-point range. That’s the big difference in this matchup. New Orleans has been scoring slightly more overall, but Golden State has been much better from outside. The Warriors are also averaging more than 28 assists, which tells you they’re creating good looks instead of depending entirely on difficult shots. Against a Pelicans defense allowing almost 119 points, Golden State should find plenty of opportunities.
Stephen Curry has been outstanding, averaging 31.3 points per game, and he scored 41 against Orlando on Saturday. That’s the kind of production New Orleans has to worry about. Golden State is missing Jimmy Butler III, Moses Moody, and Kristaps Porzingis, while Draymond Green’s availability needs checking. Those injuries affect the depth, but the Warriors have been winning despite them. The offense has been good enough to overcome the missing pieces.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Golden State Warriors Picks and Prediction
Moneyline Pick: Golden State Warriors
I’m taking Golden State. New Orleans has been scoring plenty, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the Pelicans make this uncomfortable. But the Warriors have won seven straight, they’re shooting almost 40% from three, and they get the rest advantage. New Orleans has to play the Clippers on Sunday before coming into Chase Center. That’s a tough assignment against a team that’s been playing this well. The Warriors have their own injury problems, but they’ve been handling them. Give me Golden State.
Total Pick: Over 229.5 Points
Give me the over 229.5 if that’s the number. New Orleans is averaging 120.2 points and allowing 118.8, while Golden State is scoring 118.6. That’s enough offense on both sides to make this a high-scoring game. The Warriors have been shooting extremely well from three, and the Pelicans have been comfortable playing at a fast pace. The concern is New Orleans being tired after Sunday’s game and struggling offensively. But tired legs can hurt defense, too. I think Golden State gets into the 120s and New Orleans contributes enough to push this over.
Final Picks: Golden State Warriors Moneyline | Over 229.5 Points (if available)
Disclaimer: Completed November 8, 2026, before New Orleans played the Clippers. Records, injuries, betting lines, and starting lineups may change.
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