San Antonio Spurs
Basketball NBA Smoothie King Center Fri 24 Oct 20:00
New Orleans Pelicans
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  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings
  12. Live Stream

NBA Betting Preview: Spurs vs Pelicans

The San Antonio Spurs face off against the New Orleans Pelicans in this NBA matchup at Smoothie King Center, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Friday, October 24. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the official starting lineups.

Big Scoring Game Unlikely to Happen

We’re going for a modest total when the Spurs clash with the Pelicans. Under 230.5 points could be on the money and our prediction is currently available at odds of -110.

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7 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Matchups for Pelicans

San Antonio Spurs began their campaign in style, cruising to a 125-92 road win over the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Victor Wembanyama poured in 40 points, with Stephon Castle contributing 22 and Dylan Harper adding 15.

New Orleans Pelicans opened their season with a 128-122 road defeat to the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Offensively, Zion Williamson led the charge with 27, while Jeremiah Fears contributed 17 and Herbert Jones 17.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Spurs won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 119-115 triumph when facing the Pelicans at Frost Bank Center. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Pelicans have won seven.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics Spurs 1 0 1 125 92 33 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Celtics Pelicans 0 1 0 122 128 -6 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
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San Antonio Spurs – Last 10 Games

The Spurs have 4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 112.5 points, 43.0 rebounds, 26.0 assists, 7.7 steals and 3.8 blocks while shooting 48.0% from the field and 74.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 116.4 points and 45.7 rebounds per matchup.

Stephon Castle is averaging 18.2 points, 6.5 rebounds and 6.8 assists, while Julian Champagnie averages 3.0 (46.2%) 3-pointers made.

New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have won 1 and lost 9 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 105.7 points, 45.9 rebounds, 25.8 assists, 7.8 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 44.0% from the field and 73.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 120.5 points and 45.1 rebounds.

Antonio Reeves is averaging 13.7 points and 2.0 (37.7%) 3-pointers made. Yves Missi has an average of 6.8 rebounds and Elfrid Payton 8.3 assists.

San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

From our key match prediction to correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans betting tips covers it all.

Game Prediction

The total line looks too big at 230.5 and we can take advantage. Go under this number at -110 and hope that there aren’t too many fireworks in this NBA contest.

Our basketball predictions are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into up-to-date NBA stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the action might unfold.

Key Spurs vs Pelicans stats:

  • The 230.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Spurs games on the road.
  • The 230.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Spurs games.
  • The 230.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Spurs games on the road.
  • The 230.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Pelicans games at home.
  • The 230.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Pelicans games at home.

Under 230.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Devin Vassell Under 3.5 Assists -112 BetMGM logo

Devin Vassell (Spurs) has totaled Under 3.5 assists in 5 of the past 7 games. There’s no reason to oppose the stats, so we’ll take the -112 that he is unable to cover the Player Assists line here.

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Stephon Castle Over 4.5 Rebounds -130 BetMGM logo

Stephon Castle (Spurs) has had Over 4.5 rebounds in 2 straight games. There is odds of -130 available when it comes to this Player Rebounds bet and we think he’ll cover the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 230.5
Spread Spurs -3.5
Player Assists Devin Vassell Under 3.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Under 230.5, Spurs -3.5 and Devin Vassell (Spurs) to have Under 3.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Spurs Spurs logo 115 - 108 Pelicans logo Pelicans

We’re going for the Spurs to achieve a 115-108 win and the good news is that there are massive odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.

San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Spurs Moneyline Odds Suggest Victory

Sportsbooks’ favorites San Antonio Spurs are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the -167 about them triumphing means a 63% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that New Orleans Pelicans are least likely to win at +142.

The spread is calculated to be 4, while total points comes in at 232.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to bet Under 232.5, there are odds of -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Victor Wembanyama Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Victor Wembanyama is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -114 that he goes Over 27.5 points or the same odds when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)
Over 27.5
-114
Under 27.5
-114
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 25.5
-109
Under 25.5
-119
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Stephon Castle (Spurs)
Over 18.5
-115
Under 18.5
-112
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 18.5
-108
Under 18.5
-120
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Player Assists
Stephon Castle (Spurs)
Over 6.5
-115
Under 6.5
-112
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
-152
Under 5.5
+117
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Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)
Over 3.5
-130
Under 3.5
-100
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Jordan Poole (Pelicans)
Over 3.5
-156
Under 3.5
+120
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Player Rebounds
Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)
Over 12.5
+103
Under 12.5
-133
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Yves Missi (Pelicans)
Over 8.5
-108
Under 8.5
-120
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 7.5
-127
Under 7.5
-102
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Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 7.5
+107
Under 7.5
-139
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Can Pelicans Stop the Rot at Home?

The Pelicans have been on the losing end in three consecutive games at Smoothie King Center. They have three wins and seven losses in the last 10 games at home, posting 102.10 points per matchup while yielding 115.00.

The Spurs have gone 4-6 across their last 10 games away from home, averaging 112.00 points scored and 112.80 points allowed.

The Pelicans defeated the Spurs 109-103 the last time they played at Smoothie King Center. Across the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Smoothie King Center, the Pelicans have collected six wins, with the Spurs owning four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O230.5 U230.5
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats 3-7 217.10 102.10 115.00 2 8
San Antonio Spurs logo San Antonio Spurs Away Stats 4-6 224.80 112.00 112.80 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O230.5 = Games Over 230.5 Points
  • U230.5 = Games Under 230.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

San Antonio Spurs logo San Antonio Spurs Stats
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game

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San Antonio Spurs Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Devin Vassell 1 30.9 13 4 13.0 4.0 1.0 3.0 - 2.0
Harrison Barnes 1 30.3 7 1 7.0 1.0 1.0 2.0 - -
Victor Wembanyama 1 29.7 40 1 40.0 1.0 1.0 15.0 3.0 1.0

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Herbert Jones 1 36.2 17 3 17.0 3.0 3.0 9.0 1.0 3.0
Zion Williamson 1 33.5 27 5 27.0 5.0 - 9.0 - 5.0
Trey Murphy 1 31.9 13 3 13.0 3.0 1.0 7.0 - -

Injuries & Suspensions

San Antonio Spurs Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Jeremy Sochan
Injured
De'Aaron Fox
Injured
Lindy Waters III
Injured

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Dejounte Murray
Injured
Kevon Looney
Injured
Karlo Matkovic
Injured

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous San Antonio Spurs Lineups

22 Oct NBA
Spurs 125-92 Mavericks
13 Apr NBA
Raptors 118-125 Spurs
11 Apr NBA
Spurs 98-117 Suns
09 Apr NBA
Spurs 114-111 Warriors
08 Apr NBA
Spurs 117-122 Clippers
06 Apr NBA
Spurs 109-120 Trail Blazers
04 Apr NBA
Cavaliers 114-113 Spurs
02 Apr NBA
Spurs 113-106 Nuggets
01 Apr NBA
Magic 116-105 Spurs
30 Mar NBA
Warriors 148-106 Spurs

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

22 Oct NBA
Pelicans 122-128 Grizzlies
13 Apr NBA
Thunder 115-100 Pelicans
11 Apr NBA
Heat 153-104 Pelicans
10 Apr NBA
Pelicans 111-136 Bucks
08 Apr NBA
Pelicans 114-119 Nets
06 Apr NBA
Bucks 111-107 Pelicans
04 Apr NBA
Pelicans 108-124 Lakers
02 Apr NBA
Pelicans 98-114 Clippers
30 Mar NBA
Hornets 94-98 Pelicans
28 Mar NBA
Warriors 111-95 Pelicans

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
76ers 1 0 1 117 116 1 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Raptors 1 0 1 138 118 20 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Knicks 1 0 1 119 111 8 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Celtics 0 1 0 116 117 -1 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Nets 0 1 0 117 136 -19 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls 1 0 1 115 111 4 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Bucks 1 0 1 133 120 13 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Pistons 0 1 0 111 115 -4 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Cavaliers 0 1 0 111 119 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Pacers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 1 0 1 125 121 4 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Hornets 1 0 1 136 117 19 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Heat 0 1 0 121 125 -4 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Wizards 0 1 0 120 133 -13 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Hawks 0 1 0 118 138 -20 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Timberwolves 1 0 1 118 114 4 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Jazz 1 0 1 129 108 21 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Thunder 1 0 1 125 124 1 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Trail Blazers 0 1 0 114 118 -4 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Nuggets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Warriors 1 0 1 119 109 10 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Suns 1 0 1 120 116 4 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Kings 0 1 0 116 120 -4 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Lakers 0 1 0 109 119 -10 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Clippers 0 1 0 108 129 -21 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 1 0 1 125 92 33 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Grizzlies 1 0 1 128 122 6 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Rockets 0 1 0 124 125 -1 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Pelicans 0 1 0 122 128 -6 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Mavericks 0 1 0 92 125 -33 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls 1 0 1 115 111 4 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Magic 1 0 1 125 121 4 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
76ers 1 0 1 117 116 1 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Raptors 1 0 1 138 118 20 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Hornets 1 0 1 136 117 19 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Bucks 1 0 1 133 120 13 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Knicks 1 0 1 119 111 8 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Celtics 0 1 0 116 117 -1 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Pistons 0 1 0 111 115 -4 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Heat 0 1 0 121 125 -4 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Cavaliers 0 1 0 111 119 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Wizards 0 1 0 120 133 -13 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Nets 0 1 0 117 136 -19 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Hawks 0 1 0 118 138 -20 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Pacers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 1 0 1 125 92 33 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Warriors 1 0 1 119 109 10 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Timberwolves 1 0 1 118 114 4 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Jazz 1 0 1 129 108 21 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Grizzlies 1 0 1 128 122 6 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Suns 1 0 1 120 116 4 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Thunder 1 0 1 125 124 1 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Rockets 0 1 0 124 125 -1 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Trail Blazers 0 1 0 114 118 -4 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Kings 0 1 0 116 120 -4 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Pelicans 0 1 0 122 128 -6 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Lakers 0 1 0 109 119 -10 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Clippers 0 1 0 108 129 -21 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Mavericks 0 1 0 92 125 -33 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Nuggets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hornets 1 0 1 136 117 19 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Bulls 1 0 1 115 111 4 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Warriors 1 0 1 119 109 10 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Grizzlies 1 0 1 128 122 6 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Bucks 1 0 1 133 120 13 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Timberwolves 1 0 1 118 114 4 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Knicks 1 0 1 119 111 8 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Thunder 1 0 1 125 124 1 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Magic 1 0 1 125 121 4 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
76ers 1 0 1 117 116 1 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Suns 1 0 1 120 116 4 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Spurs 1 0 1 125 92 33 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Raptors 1 0 1 138 118 20 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Jazz 1 0 1 129 108 21 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Hawks 0 1 0 118 138 -20 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Celtics 0 1 0 116 117 -1 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Nets 0 1 0 117 136 -19 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Cavaliers 0 1 0 111 119 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Mavericks 0 1 0 92 125 -33 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Nuggets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Pistons 0 1 0 111 115 -4 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Rockets 0 1 0 124 125 -1 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Pacers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Clippers 0 1 0 108 129 -21 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Lakers 0 1 0 109 119 -10 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Heat 0 1 0 121 125 -4 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Pelicans 0 1 0 122 128 -6 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Trail Blazers 0 1 0 114 118 -4 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Kings 0 1 0 116 120 -4 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Wizards 0 1 0 120 133 -13 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak