This is an 8* SITUATIONAL DESTRUCTION on the New Orleans Pelicans.

While we obviously wouldn't be completely surprised by an outright upset, we will in the end recommend grabbing as many points as you can as we look for the hungry and revenge minded home side to at the very least, take the defending champions down to the final shot. Golden State beat New Orleans 111-95 at home to open the season and then would pull away for a 112-92 win in Houston just last night. Note that the Warriors will almost assuredly be without the services of sharp-shooter Klay Thompson though, who played just 24 minutes in last night's win due to an ailing back and who will likely be sitting in the second game of the back-to-back scenario. And note that center Andrew Bogut did not play in last night's game and won't be in this one either because of a concussion suffered in the opener. To say this is a "revenge" game is a bit of an understatement as well as the Warriors have won 15 of the last 16 in the series, including the first round playoff sweep last year. After the loss to the Warriors, New Orleans would then fall 112-94 to Portland on Wednesday. But with a few extra days off to prepare for this game, we like the desperate home side to come out focused on the task at hand. And note, Golden State is just 12-15 ATS in its last 27 as a road fav in the 3.5 to 6 points range, while New Orleans is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 as a home dog in the same points range and 15-12 ATS in its last 27 when playing with two days of rest. Play on the PELICANS.

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