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  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
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NBA Betting Preview: Spurs vs Pelicans

The San Antonio Spurs battle the New Orleans Pelicans in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Should We Go Over or Under the Total?

There are odds of -112 about Over 236.5 points and this looks generous when the Spurs face the Pelicans. The bar might have been set too low in terms of the total line.

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126-119 Win for Spurs in Pair’s Previous Matchup

San Antonio Spurs were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Rocket Arena. Cleveland Cavaliers claimed a 130-117 win. Devin Vassell tallied 28 points, while De'Aaron Fox put up 25 and Keldon Johnson 14.

New Orleans Pelicans have been defeated in their last six games. On the road, they recently suffered a 119-101 loss against Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Offensively, Trey Murphy led the charge with 23, while Saddiq Bey contributed 18 and Bryce McGowens 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Spurs won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 126-119 victory was registered against the Pelicans at Frost Bank Center. The Spurs have enjoyed three consecutive victories against the Pelicans. They’ve landed 5 wins from the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs logo Spurs 15 7 0.682 118.9 114.5 4.4 9-2 6-5 6-0 9-6 7-3 1L
Pelicans logo Pelicans 3 21 0.125 112.3 123.2 -10.9 2-11 1-10 1-5 1-18 1-9 6L
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San Antonio Spurs – Last 10 Games

The Spurs have 7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 119.4 points, 43.2 rebounds, 25.2 assists, 8.4 steals and 4.2 blocks while shooting 47.5% from the field and 80.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 117.2 points and 45.2 rebounds per matchup.

De'Aaron Fox is averaging 26.8 points and 6.8 assists, while Keldon Johnson averages 7.5 rebounds and Devin Vassell 3.1 (46.3%) 3-pointers made.

New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have won 1 and lost 9 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 117.8 points, 44.0 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 9.3 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 46.8% from the field and 79.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 125.1 points and 44.0 rebounds.

Trey Murphy is averaging 17.6 points, Saddiq Bey 7.4 rebounds and Derik Queen 5.0 assists, while Jose Alvarado has an average of 2.2 (37.9%) 3-pointers made.

San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

Make the most of San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

There are odds of -112 available for our NBA pick. We think that the points will be racked up cumulatively and we’re going for Over 236.5 in total.

Incoming team news often impacts the betting lines and odds in significant ways. Our handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each basketball prediction.

Key Spurs vs Pelicans stats:

  • The 236.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Spurs games.
  • The 236.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Pelicans games at home.
  • The 236.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Pelicans games.

Over 236.5 Probability

According to the top NBA betting sites, there’s a 52.9% likelihood of our pick landing a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Saddiq Bey Over 17.5 Points -110 BetMGM logo

Saddiq Bey (Pelicans) has had Over 17.5 points in 8 straight games. This leads us nicely to back him to cover the Player Points line, with odds of -110 on offer for this bet.

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Saddiq Bey Over 5.5 Rebounds -145 BetMGM logo

Saddiq Bey (Pelicans) has had Over 5.5 rebounds in 5 straight games at home. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll wager him to cover the line which is available at odds of -145.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 236.5
Spread Pelicans +9.5
Player Points Saddiq Bey Over 17.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Spurs Spurs logo 123 - 117 Pelicans logo Pelicans

The Spurs might be able to claim a win and we’re siding with a 123-117 scoreline in their favor. A small stake can provide a big return and there are tasty odds available.

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 Heavy Favorites in Eyes of the Books

San Antonio Spurs are massive -400 favorites. They are regarded as 80% likely to win this NBA game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +315 about New Orleans Pelicans.

The spread is currently 9.5, with the total points line at 236.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you want to back Over 236.5, it’s -112.

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Betting Lines & Odds
De'Aaron Fox Favorite to Get Most Points

De'Aaron Fox is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -110 that he goes Over 23.5 points and -118 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 21.5
-123
Under 21.5
-105
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Saddiq Bey (Pelicans)
Over 17.5
-110
Under 17.5
-118
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Jeremiah Fears (Pelicans)
Over 16.5
-110
Under 16.5
-118
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Player Assists
De'Aaron Fox (Spurs)
Over 5.5
-118
Under 5.5
-110
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Stephon Castle (Spurs)
Over 5.5
-114
Under 5.5
-114
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Dylan Harper (Spurs)
Over 4.5
+103
Under 4.5
-133
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Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 4.5
+120
Under 4.5
-156
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Player Rebounds
Luke Kornet (Spurs)
Over 7.5
-110
Under 7.5
-118
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Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 7.5
+118
Under 7.5
-154
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Keldon Johnson (Spurs)
Over 6.5
+103
Under 6.5
-133
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
+106
Under 5.5
-137
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Can Pelicans Avoid Yet Another Home Defeat?

The Pelicans have fallen to three defeats in succession at Smoothie King Center. They have one win and nine losses in the last 10 home games, averaging 118.10 points on offense and surrendering 127.00 on defense.

The Spurs have five wins and five losses in the last 10 games away from home, putting up 117.40 points on average and giving up 119.70.

The last Smoothie King Center meeting saw the Spurs beat the Pelicans 120-116. In the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Smoothie King Center, the Pelicans have won six while the Spurs have four victories.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O236.5 U236.5
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats 1-9 245.10 118.10 127.00 6 4
San Antonio Spurs logo San Antonio Spurs Away Stats 5-5 237.10 117.40 119.70 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O236.5 = Games Over 236.5 Points
  • U236.5 = Games Under 236.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
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
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

San Antonio Spurs Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Victor Wembanyama 12 34.68 314 48 26.2 4.0 1.7 12.9 3.6 1.1
De'Aaron Fox 14 32.91 350 91 25.0 6.5 2.4 3.7 0.3 1.4
Devin Vassell 22 32.68 357 52 16.2 2.4 2.9 3.7 0.5 1.0

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Trey Murphy 22 35.65 452 78 20.5 3.5 2.8 6.5 0.2 1.7
Zion Williamson 10 30.88 221 40 22.1 4.0 - 5.6 0.5 1.6
Jordan Poole 7 30.34 121 24 17.3 3.4 2.9 1.7 0.3 0.3

Injuries & Suspensions

San Antonio Spurs Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Victor Wembanyama
Injured
Stephon Castle
Injured
Jordan McLaughlin
Injured
Luke Kornet
Injured

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Dejounte Murray
Injured
Zion Williamson
Injured
Jordan Poole
Injured
Yves Missi
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

05 Dec NBA
Spurs 117-130 Cavaliers
03 Dec NBA
Spurs 114-112 Magic
02 Dec NBA
Grizzlies 119-126 Spurs
30 Nov NBA
Spurs 112-125 Timberwolves
28 Nov NBA
Spurs 139-136 Nuggets
26 Nov NBA
Spurs 115-102 Trail Blazers
23 Nov NBA
Spurs 102-111 Suns
20 Nov NBA
Hawks 126-135 Spurs
18 Nov NBA
Grizzlies 101-111 Spurs
16 Nov NBA
Kings 110-123 Spurs

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

06 Dec NBA
Pelicans 101-119 Nets
04 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 125-116 Pelicans
02 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 149-142 Pelicans
30 Nov NBA
Pelicans 121-133 Lakers
29 Nov NBA
Pelicans 96-104 Warriors
26 Nov NBA
Grizzlies 133-128 Pelicans
24 Nov NBA
Bulls 130-143 Pelicans
22 Nov NBA
Hawks 115-98 Pelicans
21 Nov NBA
Pelicans 115-118 Mavericks
19 Nov NBA
Nuggets 125-118 Pelicans

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 16 7 0.696 120.7 112.4 8.3 13-1 3-6 4-1 12-7 8-2 3W
Celtics 15 9 0.625 117.3 110.6 6.7 8-4 7-5 4-4 11-6 8-2 5W
Raptors 15 10 0.6 116.4 113.8 2.6 8-5 7-5 3-3 13-6 5-5 3L
76ers 13 10 0.565 116.9 116.1 0.8 7-7 6-3 5-2 11-9 5-5 1L
Nets 6 17 0.261 109.4 117.2 -7.8 2-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 19 5 0.792 118.7 113.3 5.4 11-2 8-3 5-3 14-5 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 14 11 0.56 118.6 115.4 3.2 9-6 5-5 6-0 11-8 4-6 1L
Bucks 10 15 0.4 115.1 118 -2.9 7-7 3-8 3-4 8-11 2-8 2L
Bulls 9 14 0.391 117.3 122.6 -5.3 6-5 3-9 1-5 6-10 2-8 7L
Pacers 5 18 0.217 111 119.4 -8.4 4-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 4-6 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 14 10 0.583 117.8 113.6 4.2 9-4 5-6 4-2 11-8 7-3 1L
Heat 14 10 0.583 122.3 118.3 4 10-3 4-7 2-2 8-5 6-4 3L
Hawks 14 11 0.56 118 116.5 1.5 4-6 10-5 4-1 8-7 5-5 1W
Hornets 7 17 0.292 114.2 118.3 -4.1 5-7 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1L
Wizards 3 19 0.136 112.4 128.3 -15.9 2-8 1-11 1-3 2-15 2-8 3L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 23 1 0.958 123 106.9 16.1 11-0 12-1 5-1 19-1 10-0 15W
Nuggets 17 6 0.739 125 116.3 8.7 6-4 11-2 2-1 12-5 7-3 3W
Timberwolves 15 8 0.652 120.3 115 5.3 8-3 7-5 3-3 10-7 7-3 5W
Trail Blazers 9 15 0.375 117.4 120.6 -3.2 3-6 6-9 3-3 7-10 3-7 2L
Jazz 8 15 0.348 117.6 125.8 -8.2 6-7 2-8 0-5 4-11 3-7 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 17 6 0.739 118.3 116.1 2.2 7-3 10-3 2-2 12-4 8-2 1W
Suns 13 10 0.565 116.2 113.8 2.4 8-4 5-6 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 12 0.52 113.5 111.7 1.8 7-3 6-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2W
Kings 6 17 0.261 111.7 122.3 -10.6 3-7 3-10 1-3 4-15 3-7 1W
Clippers 6 18 0.25 111.6 116.8 -5.2 3-7 3-11 1-4 4-11 2-8 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 15 6 0.714 120.9 110.3 10.6 7-2 8-4 2-2 8-5 7-3 1L
Spurs 15 7 0.682 118.9 114.5 4.4 9-2 6-5 6-0 9-6 7-3 1L
Grizzlies 11 13 0.458 113.6 115.3 -1.7 6-6 5-7 4-3 10-7 7-3 2W
Mavericks 9 16 0.36 111.8 116.1 -4.3 6-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 5-5 1W
Pelicans 3 21 0.125 112.3 123.2 -10.9 2-11 1-10 1-5 1-18 1-9 6L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 19 5 0.792 118.7 113.3 5.4 11-2 8-3 5-3 14-5 7-3 2W
Knicks 16 7 0.696 120.7 112.4 8.3 13-1 3-6 4-1 12-7 8-2 3W
Celtics 15 9 0.625 117.3 110.6 6.7 8-4 7-5 4-4 11-6 8-2 5W
Raptors 15 10 0.6 116.4 113.8 2.6 8-5 7-5 3-3 13-6 5-5 3L
Heat 14 10 0.583 122.3 118.3 4 10-3 4-7 2-2 8-5 6-4 3L
Magic 14 10 0.583 117.8 113.6 4.2 9-4 5-6 4-2 11-8 7-3 1L
76ers 13 10 0.565 116.9 116.1 0.8 7-7 6-3 5-2 11-9 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 14 11 0.56 118.6 115.4 3.2 9-6 5-5 6-0 11-8 4-6 1L
Hawks 14 11 0.56 118 116.5 1.5 4-6 10-5 4-1 8-7 5-5 1W
Bucks 10 15 0.4 115.1 118 -2.9 7-7 3-8 3-4 8-11 2-8 2L
Bulls 9 14 0.391 117.3 122.6 -5.3 6-5 3-9 1-5 6-10 2-8 7L
Hornets 7 17 0.292 114.2 118.3 -4.1 5-7 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1L
Nets 6 17 0.261 109.4 117.2 -7.8 2-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 5 18 0.217 111 119.4 -8.4 4-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 4-6 1W
Wizards 3 19 0.136 112.4 128.3 -15.9 2-8 1-11 1-3 2-15 2-8 3L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 23 1 0.958 123 106.9 16.1 11-0 12-1 5-1 19-1 10-0 15W
Lakers 17 6 0.739 118.3 116.1 2.2 7-3 10-3 2-2 12-4 8-2 1W
Nuggets 17 6 0.739 125 116.3 8.7 6-4 11-2 2-1 12-5 7-3 3W
Rockets 15 6 0.714 120.9 110.3 10.6 7-2 8-4 2-2 8-5 7-3 1L
Spurs 15 7 0.682 118.9 114.5 4.4 9-2 6-5 6-0 9-6 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 15 8 0.652 120.3 115 5.3 8-3 7-5 3-3 10-7 7-3 5W
Suns 13 10 0.565 116.2 113.8 2.4 8-4 5-6 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 12 0.52 113.5 111.7 1.8 7-3 6-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2W
Grizzlies 11 13 0.458 113.6 115.3 -1.7 6-6 5-7 4-3 10-7 7-3 2W
Trail Blazers 9 15 0.375 117.4 120.6 -3.2 3-6 6-9 3-3 7-10 3-7 2L
Mavericks 9 16 0.36 111.8 116.1 -4.3 6-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 5-5 1W
Jazz 8 15 0.348 117.6 125.8 -8.2 6-7 2-8 0-5 4-11 3-7 2L
Kings 6 17 0.261 111.7 122.3 -10.6 3-7 3-10 1-3 4-15 3-7 1W
Clippers 6 18 0.25 111.6 116.8 -5.2 3-7 3-11 1-4 4-11 2-8 2L
Pelicans 3 21 0.125 112.3 123.2 -10.9 2-11 1-10 1-5 1-18 1-9 6L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 23 1 0.958 123 106.9 16.1 11-0 12-1 5-1 19-1 10-0 15W
Pistons 19 5 0.792 118.7 113.3 5.4 11-2 8-3 5-3 14-5 7-3 2W
Nuggets 17 6 0.739 125 116.3 8.7 6-4 11-2 2-1 12-5 7-3 3W
Lakers 17 6 0.739 118.3 116.1 2.2 7-3 10-3 2-2 12-4 8-2 1W
Rockets 15 6 0.714 120.9 110.3 10.6 7-2 8-4 2-2 8-5 7-3 1L
Knicks 16 7 0.696 120.7 112.4 8.3 13-1 3-6 4-1 12-7 8-2 3W
Spurs 15 7 0.682 118.9 114.5 4.4 9-2 6-5 6-0 9-6 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 15 8 0.652 120.3 115 5.3 8-3 7-5 3-3 10-7 7-3 5W
Celtics 15 9 0.625 117.3 110.6 6.7 8-4 7-5 4-4 11-6 8-2 5W
Raptors 15 10 0.6 116.4 113.8 2.6 8-5 7-5 3-3 13-6 5-5 3L
Heat 14 10 0.583 122.3 118.3 4 10-3 4-7 2-2 8-5 6-4 3L
Magic 14 10 0.583 117.8 113.6 4.2 9-4 5-6 4-2 11-8 7-3 1L
76ers 13 10 0.565 116.9 116.1 0.8 7-7 6-3 5-2 11-9 5-5 1L
Suns 13 10 0.565 116.2 113.8 2.4 8-4 5-6 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Hawks 14 11 0.56 118 116.5 1.5 4-6 10-5 4-1 8-7 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 14 11 0.56 118.6 115.4 3.2 9-6 5-5 6-0 11-8 4-6 1L
Warriors 13 12 0.52 113.5 111.7 1.8 7-3 6-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2W
Grizzlies 11 13 0.458 113.6 115.3 -1.7 6-6 5-7 4-3 10-7 7-3 2W
Bucks 10 15 0.4 115.1 118 -2.9 7-7 3-8 3-4 8-11 2-8 2L
Bulls 9 14 0.391 117.3 122.6 -5.3 6-5 3-9 1-5 6-10 2-8 7L
Trail Blazers 9 15 0.375 117.4 120.6 -3.2 3-6 6-9 3-3 7-10 3-7 2L
Mavericks 9 16 0.36 111.8 116.1 -4.3 6-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 5-5 1W
Jazz 8 15 0.348 117.6 125.8 -8.2 6-7 2-8 0-5 4-11 3-7 2L
Hornets 7 17 0.292 114.2 118.3 -4.1 5-7 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1L
Nets 6 17 0.261 109.4 117.2 -7.8 2-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1W
Kings 6 17 0.261 111.7 122.3 -10.6 3-7 3-10 1-3 4-15 3-7 1W
Clippers 6 18 0.25 111.6 116.8 -5.2 3-7 3-11 1-4 4-11 2-8 2L
Pacers 5 18 0.217 111 119.4 -8.4 4-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 4-6 1W
Wizards 3 19 0.136 112.4 128.3 -15.9 2-8 1-11 1-3 2-15 2-8 3L
Pelicans 3 21 0.125 112.3 123.2 -10.9 2-11 1-10 1-5 1-18 1-9 6L
  • 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