Pelicans vs Warriors: Injury Updates, Key Players, and Betting Odds for Tuesday’s Matchup

The New Orleans Pelicans and the Golden State Warriors are set to face off on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California. This matchup, scheduled for 10:00 PM ET and broadcast on TNT, comes with several key injuries and player absences that could significantly impact the game’s outcome.

The Golden State Warriors will be without star guard Stephen Curry, who is dealing with an ankle injury and won’t be re-evaluated until Friday. Additionally, Andrew Wiggins is listed as questionable due to a back injury, and De'Anthony Melton is also out.

The New Orleans Pelicans are not without their own injuries; they will be missing guard Dejounte Murray and wing Trey Murphy III. Despite these absences, the Pelicans are slight favorites on the road, with odds set at Pelicans -1.5 (-110) and Warriors +1.5 (-110). The moneyline has the Pelicans at -122 and the Warriors at +102, with a total points line of 217 (Over -110/Under -110).

Zion Williamson, who has been playing a significant role for the Pelicans, will be a key player to watch. Despite shooting poorly in recent games, Williamson’s ability to initiate action and score could be crucial. For the Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga may see an increased role with Curry out, although he has had a slow start to the season.

The Warriors have had mixed results so far this season, with blowout wins over Utah and Portland but a loss to the Clippers. The Pelicans, meanwhile, have split their games, including a recent loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Historical trends suggest that the Pelicans have an edge, having won each of their last six road games after losing as favorites, while the Warriors have struggled against Western Conference opponents with a winning record.

Betting trends indicate that the Pelicans might have an advantage, particularly given the Warriors’ injuries and recent performance at home. However, the Warriors’ strong defensive statistics, including leading the league in steals per game and opponent three-point percentage, could make this a closely contested game.