Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET
Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco, California
Broadcast: Local options including NBA TV, GCSEN, and others; check regional listings or NBA League Pass.
The Warriors enter as one of the hotter teams in the league with a seven-game winning streak and strong home form, while the Pelicans look to bounce back from a recent road loss and stabilize their early-season inconsistency on a California road trip.
Current Player Rosters
Pelicans key players/rotation: Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, Dejounte Murray, Jeremiah Fears, Saddiq Bey, Herbert Jones, Derik Queen, Jordan Poole, Bennedict Mathurin, plus depth (Karlo Matković, Trendon Watford, DeAndre Jordan, etc.).
Warriors key players/rotation: Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Brandin Podziemski, Yaxel Lendeborg, De’Anthony Melton, Gui Santos, Al Horford, Charles Bassey, plus depth (Gary Payton II, Georges Niang, Brandon Williams, etc.).
Listed Injury Reports
Pelicans:
Yves Missi (C): Out (left knee contusion/bone bruise).
Additional two-ways/G League notes (e.g., Jaron Pierre Jr., Malik Dia).
Warriors:
Jimmy Butler (F): Out (right ACL repair/surgery; longer-term).
Moses Moody (G): Out (left patellar tendon repair/surgery).
Kristaps Porziņģis (F-C): Out (not with team/illness or related).
Will Richard (G): Out (left thumb UCL tear).
Gui Santos (F): Probable (left knee tendinitis).
Both teams are dealing with significant absences in the frontcourt and on the wings, thinning rotations.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Zion Williamson vs. Draymond Green / Yaxel Lendeborg / Al Horford: Williamson’s explosive interior scoring and physicality against Golden State’s versatile, experienced frontcourt defenders.
Stephen Curry / Brandin Podziemski vs. Dejounte Murray / Jeremiah Fears / Jordan Poole: Perimeter creation and shooting. Curry’s scoring gravity and playmaking vs. New Orleans’ guard depth and defensive pressure.
Trey Murphy III / Saddiq Bey / Herbert Jones vs. Gui Santos / De’Anthony Melton / Georges Niang: Wing spacing, three-point shooting, and two-way play.
Overall: Warriors’ pace, spacing, and home energy vs. Pelicans’ athleticism and interior force when Williamson is rolling.
Recent Team Forms
Pelicans (4-6): Mixed results with a recent four-game win streak snapped by a road loss to the Clippers. High-scoring offense (around 120 PPG) but defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistency on the road.
Warriors (7-3): Riding a seven-game winning streak with strong home performances and balanced contributions. Effective even while short-handed, relying on Curry’s scoring and supporting cast depth.
Series History
Recent meetings have been competitive, with split results and close contests mixed in over the last couple of seasons. Golden State has generally held an edge in the overall series historically, though New Orleans has taken some key wins.
Betting Trends
Warriors have covered well during their streak and at home. Totals have gone over frequently in Pelicans games due to their pace and scoring. Public often backs the home favorite with momentum.
Golden State’s home-court advantage, recent form, and Curry-led offense should prevail against a Pelicans team still finding consistency on the road and missing frontcourt depth. Williamson can keep New Orleans competitive with strong individual play, but the Warriors’ spacing, defense, and bench contributions give them the edge in this Western Conference matchup.
Game Odds
New Orleans Pelicans 232
Golden State Warriors – 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Sunday, November 8, 2026
