New Orleans Pelicans vs Golden State Warriors Picks and Prediction for Monday November 9, 2026

The New Orleans Pelicans will be on the road Monday night for a matchup against the Golden State Warriors inside Chase Center in San Francisco, California. The game is scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM ET with coverage on NBA TV. New Orleans comes into Monday with four wins through their first 10  games played following a double-digit loss to the Clippers on Sunday. The Golden State Warriors stay home Monday with seven wins through 10 games played, riding a lengthy winning streak after a seven-point overtime victory against Orlando in their last outing. The Warriors are a 9.5-point home favorite Monday night and a -378 on the money line. New Orleans is a +300, and the total is 231.5. Stay in the action with our NBA Picks.

New Orleans tries to get back to.500

The New Orleans Pelicans offense has been stout this season, averaging 120.2 points on 48% shooting from the field. Defensively, New Orleans has had their problems, giving up 118.8 points per game this season. Zion Williamson leads New Orleans offensively, averaging 20.6 points per game. Saddiq Bey is second on the roster, averaging 16.4 points, and Jeremiah Fears is averaging a fourth-best 14.8 points per game. Dejounte Murray is averaging 16.3 points and leads New Orleans with 5.3 assists. Big man Derik Queen is averaging 12.6 points, and he leads the team, pulling in 7.4 rebounds per game.

Offensively, New Orleans was solid Sunday night, pouring in 123 points on 51% shooting and 34% from the outside. Defensively, New Orleans was terrible, giving up 139 points, including 72 in the second half, as Los Angeles shot 55% from the floor and 42% from the outside. New Orleans lost the rebounding battle by 1 and turned the ball over 17 times in the loss. Trey Murphy III led the New Orleans offense Sunday night with 26 points and seven rebounds on 17 shots.

Key Injury Report for New Orleans:

• Yves Missi (Out) - Illness

Warriors look to stay hot 

The Golden State Warriors offense is averaging 118.6 points on 47% shooting from the floor this season and has averaged 119.6 points per game across their last five wins. Defensively, Golden State is allowing 113.6 points per game this year, and they've given up an average of 107.8 points per game in their last five games. Steph Curry is leading the Golden State offense this season, averaging 31.2 points per game. Yaxel Lendeborg is second on the team, averaging 21.2 points along with a team-leading 7.2 rebounds. Brandin Podziemski is averaging 15.8 points. Brandon Williams is the fourth player on the roster in double digits, averaging 11.1 points per game.

Defensively, Golden State had their issues last time out, giving up 119 points, but only nine in overtime, on 38% shooting and 33% from the outside. Offensively, Golden State erupted, pouring in 126 points, including 16 in overtime, on 54% shooting and 47% from the outside. Golden State lost the rebounding battle by double digits but forced 14 turnovers in the win. Steph Curry led Golden State with 41 points on 19 shots.

Key Injury Report for Golden State:

• Kristaps Porzingis (Out) - Illness
• Moses Moody (Out) - Knee
• Jimmy Butler III (Out) - Knee

New Orleans Pelicans vs Golden State Warriors Picks and Prediction

Pick: Golden State Warriors -9.5

Golden State has been playing well offensively and should have plenty of opportunities against a New Orleans team that has struggled to consistently defend opposing scorers. Stephen Curry gives the Warriors an elite offensive weapon capable of taking over a game, while Golden State has enough supporting talent to create scoring opportunities throughout its lineup. New Orleans has the athleticism and offensive talent to compete, but playing on the second night of a back-to-back could become an issue against a Warriors team that likes to push the pace. Look for Golden State to use its offensive depth and home-court advantage to secure another victory.

Total Pick: Over 231.5

Both teams have the ability to score in bunches, making the over an appealing option in this matchup. Golden State has been effective at creating perimeter opportunities and should find success against a New Orleans defense that has struggled with consistency. The Pelicans also have enough offensive talent to contribute to a high-scoring game, particularly if they can attack the paint and generate second-chance opportunities. Golden State should dictate the tempo and create plenty of possessions, forcing New Orleans to keep up offensively. Expect both teams to produce consistent scoring opportunities in a game that finishes over the total.

Final Picks: Golden State Warriors -9.5 and Over 231.5

Game Written Before Completion of the Game on Sunday