Andrew Wiggins to Play Monday
Anthony Slater reports Andrew Wiggins will play in Monday’s matchup between the Golden State Warriors and New Orleans Pelicans after being listed on the injury report with a sore knee.
Andrew Wiggins will play tonight for the Warriors. Was questionable with a sore knee. He hasn't missed a game this season.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) May 3, 2021
Surprisingly, Wiggins has not missed a game this season, last playing in the Warriors 113-87 win against the Houston Rockets on May 1, scoring 20 points, two rebounds and two assists in 34 minutes of action.
Priced at $7,000 on FanDuel, Wiggins has played 64 games this season, averaging 33 minutes, 18 points, five rebounds and two assists per game. His 23% usage rate is second among starters, only behind Steph Curry.
The Warriors play at the second-fastest pace in the league, averaging 102.4 possessions per game, only behind the Washington Wizards. They will face a Pelicans team who allows the sixth-most points to opponents this season, averaging 114.9 points per game, playing at a 99.7 possessions per game pace.
The Warriors are a 2-point road underdog against the New Orleans Pelicans on FanDuel Sportsbook in a game with a 236 total.