Pelicans vs Warriors Prediction and NBA Tips - 25 February 2026
Last updated: Feb 25, 2026, 1:10AM | 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, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players Zion Williamson, Saddiq Bey and Jordan Poole, the Pelicans are up against a Warriors line-up that includes Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody 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 machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's New Orleans vs Golden State NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Warriors a 56% chance of winning against 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 229.5 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 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 229.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Warriors (-1) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 229.5-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: Warriors -1 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 229.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Pelicans vs Warriors predictions are based on world-class modelling and gambling experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Pelicans vs Warriors: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Warriors at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday is the Warriors prevailing 115-113.
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.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the New Orleans vs Golden State match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips on every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Pelicans vs Warriors: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Pelicans and Warriors at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to tip off 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 are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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