When the Golden State Warriors travel to New Orleans to take on the Hornets, NBA bettors will be watching a game that will have an effect on the bottom half of the exciting playoff race in the powerful Western Conference.  BetOnline.com has the New Orleans Hornets -6.5 point favorites against the Golden State Warriors with the over/under set at 220.5 points.

This will conclude a four-game road trip for the Warriors, who dropped their first two games at San Antonio and Dallas before Friday's trip to Memphis. It should be a huge surprise that the Warriors lost twice in the state of Texas because the Spurs and Mavericks are both excellent at home, but the way Golden State went down is a major cause of concern.

The Warriors lost those games by an average margin of 24.5 points, and Stephen Jackson's problems have a lot to do with Golden State's faltering. Jackson was a combined 3-for-23 in those two contests, and when one of your leading scorers shoots like that, it usually will not end well for your team.

The Hornets had won eight of nine games heading into Friday's clash with New York, and New Orleans are determined to show everyone that this season was no fluke. Chris Paul has averaged 13.7 assists over a six-game stretch, which means plenty of open looks for his teammates. The Warriors have won four of their last five against the Hornets, and the two have split a pair of games this season.

The Warriors have their backs against the wall, but they seem to have lost their fire, especially on the road. Look for the Hornets to deal a severe blow to the Warriors' postseason hopes on Sunday. Get your Free NBA Pick in Now!

Golden State at New Orleans – 1:00 PM ET

Free NBA Pick: New Orleans Hornets

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