New Orleans is coming off a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, which might not seem like much, but it is since both Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant were on the floor together for the first time this season. Golden State comes into this game riding a 10-game win streak. An 11th consecutive win would tie a franchise record. The Warriors have played just seven games at home, winning six of them this year. We are going to put our money down on the host Warriors as they move to 16-2.
Warriors enjoying stellar start to the NBA season
Golden State has jumped out to a 15-2 record, has won 10 games in a row and sits atop the Western Conference standings by percentage points over the Memphis Grizzlies. The Warriors are loving the play of Stephen Curry, who is making an early-season case for league MVP. The most amazing thing about this win streak is that is came after losing back-to-back games to Phoenix and San Antonio, their only two losses of the season.
Pelicans struggling to get it going right now
With an 8-8 record, the Pelicans are having trouble winning games on a consistent basis. Anthony Davis has played well, also an early-season favorite for league MVP, but the Pelicans have not been able to string together victories. They do enter this game following a win over the Thunder, who had both Westbrook and Durant on the court for the first time this year, but are just 5-5 in their last 10 games played.
On Thursday night, the Pelicans visit the Warriors for a Western Conference tilt. Golden State looks to stay atop the West standings with another win at home and their 11th in a row overall. We are going to spend 15 percent of our bankroll and bet it on the Warriors and the -8.5 (-110) spread at TopBet.eu as they take down the Pelicans.
Chris Wassel
AA, AAS
CURRENTLY
Sports Writer and Journalist
RESIDES IN
Rahway, NJ
EDUCATION
Union County College, Montclair State University
EXPERTISE
Business, Writing, Sports, Food, Grilling, Olympics, Injuries, Politics, and more
Summary
Member of FSWA, FSGA, and a variety of Sports Betting Groups.
Works on injuries for a variety of sites. Edits articles from NASCAR to football and beyond.
Occasionally runs sites like mynhltraderumor.com and Full Press Hockey/Bets.
Does a podcast for Full Press Hockey and a few other sports too.
Experience
Chris Wassel has 20+ years of sports journalistic experience in various disciplines.
His ability to play sports is well documented. Most people in the business just write. However, Chris will race cars and even a super Moto bike from time to time. There is that fitness and hiking/cycling aspect too.
Chris has climbed mountains from Mount Washington to Mount San Jacinto in Palm Springs, California. For those that do not know. Chris also dabbles in food eating contests and challenges. Having a unique background with friends including Joey Chestnut and Casey Webb, Chris has the ability to eat a whole 16-pound turkey or a 32 inch meat lover's pizza.
Since 2013, Chris does focus on things like fitness, fishing, and sports. One would be surprised that Chris runs, hikes, and rock climbs. There are even those occasional mini-triathlons. One truly can pack a lot in a small package. Chris can lift things over his body weight with ease. Also, if there is a NASCAR rain prop, Chris can tell you if there will be a Monday race.
Throughout his career, Chris has worked at a wide range of places from Amazon to USA Today to a variety of rumors and fantasy sports sites.
Finally, Chris has been nominated for quite a few awards from the Fantasy Sports Writers Association for Hockey Writer Of The Year. Also, there have been a number of high-stakes fantasy trophies and rings that Chris sports in his house.
Education
Chris received an Associates from Union Country College for business and accounting. Chris did sports journalism work at Montclair State University covering the hockey, baseball, and football teams.
Quote from Chris Wassel
"Shut up and play.”