Pelicans vs Warriors Prediction and NBA Tips - 25 February 2026
Last updated: Feb 24, 2026, 10:11PM | Published: Feb 24, 2026, 3:06PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Golden State Warriors in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Zion Williamson, Saddiq Bey and Jordan Poole, the Pelicans are aiming to beat a Warriors team that includes Moses Moody, Brandin Podziemski and De'Anthony Melton.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pelicans vs Warriors game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's New Orleans vs Golden State NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Warriors a 57% chance of defeating the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Warriors: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.95, Warriors $1.87
- Line: Pelicans +1 ($1.91), Warriors -1 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 227.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pelicans at $1.95 and the Warriors at $1.87.
The Pelicans are listed as 1-point underdogs against the Warriors, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Warriors (-1) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 227.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pelicans (+1) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 227.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Pelicans vs Warriors: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Golden State at $1.87 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +1 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 227.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Pelicans vs Warriors predictions are based on detailed modelling and betting expertise to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7/365.
Pelicans vs Warriors: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Warriors at Smoothie King Center this Wednesday is the Warriors winning 114-112.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New Orleans vs Golden State game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Pelicans vs Warriors prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the New Orleans vs Golden State game.
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Pelicans vs Warriors: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Pelicans and Warriors at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Golden State Warriors
- Date: Wednesday 25 February 2026
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs Golden State predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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