New Orleans Pelicans at Golden State Warriors NBA Parlay 4/7/2018

Saturday, April 7, 2018

Oracle Arena

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The New Orleans Pelicans head to Oracle Arena to take on the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, April 7, 2018. The opening line for this game has Golden State as 7 point favorites.

The Pelicans come into this game with an overall record of 44-34. They are 3rd in the Southwest Division. They currently have a point differential of 0.6 as they are averaging 111.3 points per game while giving up 110.7 per contest. The Warriors have an overall mark of 57-22. They currently are 1st in the Pacific Division. They are averaging 113.8 points per contest and giving up 107.2, which is a point differential of 6.6.

Valuable New Orleans Pelicans Betting Trends

The New Orleans Pelicans are 42-35-1 against the spread

The New Orleans Pelicans are 44-34-0 against the over/under

Important Golden State Warriors Betting Trends

The Golden State Warriors are 33-45-1 against the spread

The Golden State Warriors are 38-41-0 against the over/under

Key New Orleans Pelicans Injuries

10/20/17 C Alexis Ajinca Knee is out for season
04/06/18 G Ian Clark Ankle is out indefinitely
01/27/18 F DeMarcus Cousins Achilles is out for season

Key Golden State Warriors Injuries

04/06/18 F Omri Casspi Ankle is downgraded to doubtful Saturday vs New Orleans
04/05/18 G Andre Iguodala Knee is "?" Saturday vs New Orleans
04/01/18 G Patrick McCaw Back is out indefinitely
03/24/18 G Stephen Curry Knee is out indefinitely

Player Spotlight

Anthony Davis averages 28.1 points per contest in 36.4 minutes per game this year. He averages 2.3 assists per game and 11.1 rebounds per contest for New Orleans. His field goal percentage is 54% for the season while his free throw percentage is 84%. Jrue Holiday comes into this game averaging 18.9 points per contest while playing 36.2 minutes per night so far this year. He grabs 4.5 rebounds per contest and distributes 5.9 assists per game. His FG percentage is 49% while his free throw percentage is 79%.

Player Spotlight

Draymond Green averages 11.1 points per game this year and he's on the court an average of 32.8 minutes per game. He also brings in 7.7 rebounds per game and 7.3 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 46% and his free throw percentage is 78%. Kevin Durant has scored 26.5 points per contest while playing 34.3 minutes per game this season for the Warriors. He hauls in 6.9 rebounds per contest and has 5.4 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 51% and his free throw percentage is at 89%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Pelicans allow 110.7 points per contest which is 29th in the NBA. They also surrender a 45% shooting percentage and a 36% average from 3-point range, ranking them 9th and 10th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 45.4 rebounds a game which ranks 25th, and they allow 23.7 assists per game which puts them in 19th place in the league. They force 14.4 turnovers per game which ranks them 18th in the NBA. New Orleans averages 111.3 points per contest this year, which is 4th in the league. Their average scoring margin is 0.58 and their shooting percentage is 48% as a unit, which has them ranked 2nd. From 3-point territory they shoot 36%, which is good for 16th in the NBA. They average 44.2 boards per contest and 26.4 assists per game, which ranks them 11th and 3rd in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 9th with 15 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Warriors give up 107.2 points per game, which ranks them 17th in the league. Their defense is surrendering a 44% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 3rd and 9th in those defensive statistics. They rank 15th with 23.4 dimes allowed per game and 8th with 42.4 boards surrendered per contest. The Warriors are 17th in the league in forcing turnovers with 14.4 per contest this year. Golden State is 1st in the NBA with 113.8 points per contest this season. They are 1st in the league in shooting at 50%, while their average scoring margin is 6.57. They shoot 39% from beyond the arc, which is good for 1st in the league. They are 17th in the NBA in rebounding with 43.6 boards per contest and 1st in assists per game with 29.5. The Warriors are 5th in turnovers per contest with 15.5.

Advanced Statistics

The Pelicans are 13th in the NBA in offensive rating with 109.2, and their defensive rating of 108.6 is ranked 17th. In terms of pace they are 1st in the league with 100.4 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 54% is 4th. As a team they are 6th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 57% and they shoot 3-pointers on 32% of their shots, ranking 19th in the league. New Orleans is 11th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.4 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.5 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 51%, which is 22nd in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Golden State is 3rd in the league in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.1 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.6 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 50%, which is 28th in the NBA. The Warriors are 3rd in the league in defensive rating with 107.4, and their offensive rating of 114 is ranked 20th. They are 4th in the NBA in pace with 99.6 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 57% is 1st. As a unit they are 1st in the league in true shooting percentage with 61% and they shoot 3-pointers on 34% of their shot attempts, ranking 15th in the NBA.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take New Orleans +7 and over 223 total points

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