Monday, November 7, 2016
Oracle Arena
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The New Orleans Pelicans travel to Oracle Arena to play the Golden State Warriors on Monday, November 7, 2016. The Pelicans come into this game with an overall record of 0-6. They are 5th in the Southwest Division. They currently have a point differential of -7.2 as they are averaging 100.3 points per game while giving up 107.5 per contest. The Warriors have an overall record of 4-2. They currently are 2nd in the Pacific Division. They are averaging 112.3 points per game and surrendering 110.0, good for a point differential of 2.3.
Anthony Davis comes into this contest averaging 30 points per game while playing 38 minutes per night so far this season for the Pelicans. He pulls down 11.8 rebounds per game and dishes out 2.2 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 47% while his free throw percentage is currently at 81%. Tim Frazier averages 13 points per game in 28.7 minutes per contest this season. He averages 7 assists per contest and 3.2 rebounds per game for New Orleans. His field goal percentage is 53% for the year while his free throw percentage is 69%.
Stephen Curry averages 23.2 points per game while playing 32.2 minutes per contest this year for the Warriors. He grabs 3 rebounds per game and has 5.8 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 44% and his free throw percentage currently is at 87%. Kevin Durant averages 30 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 35.2 minutes per contest. He also averages 8 rebounds per contest and 3.3 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 59% and his free throw percentage is 85%.
New Orleans averages 100.3 points per contest this season which ranks them 22nd in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is -7.2 and their shooting percentage is 42% as a team which has them ranked 26th. Behind the arc they shoot 28% which is good for 28th in the league. They average 51.8 rebounds per game and 23.7 assists per game which ranks them 16th and 7th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 9th with 13.3 per game. The Pelicans allow 107.5 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 22nd in the league. They also allow a 44% shooting percentage and a 33% average from behind the arc ranking them 8th and 13th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 61.2 rebounds a game which ranks 30th and they give up 23.2 assists per contest which puts them in 22nd place in the league. They force 16.7 turnovers per game which ranks them 6th in the league.
Golden State averages 112.3 points per game this year which ranks them 1st in the league. Their average scoring margin is 2.3 and their shooting percentage is 49% as a team which has them sitting in the 2nd spot in the league. Behind the arc they shoot 30% which is good for 26th in the NBA. They average 51.2 rebounds per game and 28.7 assists per contest which ranks them 22nd and 1st respectively. In the turnover department the Warriors rank 21st with 16.3 per game. The Warriors allow 110 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 27th in the league. They also allow a 45% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the arc ranking them 17th and 19th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 56.2 rebounds a game which ranks 24th and they give up 23.7 assists per contest which puts them in 24th place in the league. The Warriors force 15.2 turnovers per game which ranks them 14th in the NBA.
The Pelicans have an offensive rating of 96.6 and a defensive rating of 103.4. In terms of pace they average 100.4 possessions per 48 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 46%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 50% and they shoot 3 pointers on 29% of their shots. New Orleans turns the ball over an average of 11.8 times per 100 possessions and they force 14.2 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 49%.
The Warriors rating on offense is 109.8 and they have a defensive rating of 107.5. They get 102.3 possessions per 48 minutes and they have an effective field goal percentage of 54%. As a unit they have a true shooting percentage of 58% and they attempt 3 pointers on 34% of their shot attempts. Golden State turns the ball over on 14.3 out of every 100 possessions and their opponents average 12.8 turnovers per 100 possessions. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the year is 50%.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Trends
The New Orleans Pelicans are 1-5-0 against the spread
The New Orleans Pelicans are 4-2-0 against the over/under
Golden State Warriors Betting Trends
The Golden State Warriors are 2-4-0 against the spread
The Golden State Warriors are 3-3-0 against the over/under
New Orleans Pelicans Injuries
11/06/16 G Lance Stephenson Groin out indefinitely
11/04/16 F Dante Cunningham Suspension Served probable Monday vs Golden St
10/22/16 PG Jrue Holiday Personal out indefinitely
10/22/16 F Quincy Pondexter Knee out indefinitely
10/22/16 G Tyreke Evans Knee out indefinitely
Golden State Warriors Injuries
11/06/16 PG Patrick McCaw Ankle "?" Monday vs. New Orleans
10/22/16 C Damian Jones Pectoral out indefinitely
Guy's Pick: Take New Orleans
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