The Golden State Warriors hosted the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night at Chase Center with plenty of momentum behind them. Golden State entered the matchup on a seven-game winning streak after opening the season 0-3, turning a shaky start into a 7-3 run that changed the tone around the team in a hurry.
The biggest reason for that surge has been Stephen Curry. The Warriors guard averaged 33.8 points during the winning streak and followed that up with a 41-point performance against Orlando on Saturday. He has also scored 19 points or more in 9 of his last 10 games, a strong sign that his scoring run has been steady rather than a one-game spike.
Pelicans trying to stop the slide
New Orleans came in in a much different spot. The Pelicans started 0-4, won four straight, and then dropped two straight before arriving in Golden State. They were also on short rest after allowing 139 points in a loss to the Clippers on Sunday, which added another layer of difficulty to an already challenging spot on the schedule.
That setting helped shape the betting market, with Golden State listed as a 9.5-point home favorite. The spread reflected both the Warriors' current form and the Pelicans' back-to-back situation, especially after New Orleans conceded a big scoring night the day before.
Best player prop to watch
The highlighted prop was Stephen Curry Over 5.5 points. That number was tied to the simplest possible read on the game: Curry has been driving Golden State's offense, and his recent scoring stretch has been far above that threshold. With his production and role both pointing in the same direction, he stood out as the clearest bet on the board.
For a game built around momentum and fatigue, the contrast was easy to see. Golden State came in hot, New Orleans came in worn down, and Curry remained the central figure in how the matchup was priced.
