Read our Pelicans vs Spurs prediction for this NBA regular season game in San Antonio. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.
- The Pelicans travel to San Antonio looking for a win.
- The Pelicans are averaging 104.5 points per game so far.
- The Pelicans are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Spurs.
- The Spurs play host to the Pelicans with a 11-12 record.
- Defensively, San Antonio are giving up 113.0 points per game.
- The Spurs are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Pelicans.
Pelicans vs Spurs Prediction
At 7:00 ET, the San Antonio Spurs (-195) will host the New Orleans Pelicans (+165) in a Western Southwest division matchup. The Spurs are 4.5-point favorites and have dropped three straight games. The over/under line for this game is 225 points.
San Antonio is currently 11th in the Western Conference with an 11-12 record, while the Pelicans are 15th in the West at 5-19.

Pelicans vs. Spurs Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans at San Antonio Spurs
- Where: San Antonio at Frost Bank Center
- Date: Sunday, December 8th
- Betting Odds SA -4.5, NO +165 | SA -195 O/U 225
Pelicans Preview: Will the Pelicans Win on the Road?
The Pelicans dropped to 5-19 on the season after a 119-109 home loss to the Thunder on Saturday. New Orleans entered the game as +8 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 228 points exceeded the O/U line of 222.5.
Oklahoma City took control early with a 10-0 run, extending their lead to 42-28 by halftime. The Pelicans outscored the Thunder 29-22 in the 3rd quarter and 29-20 in the 4th, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the 99-80 deficit heading into the final period.
In their 119-109 loss to the Thunder, the Pelicans shot 48.1% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.7% of their threes. They made 11 three-pointers overall. Dejounte Murray led the way with 26 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 53.3% from the field and making 3 threes at a 37.5% clip.
Herbert Jones contributed 24 points on 80% shooting, hitting 2 of his 4 three-point attempts. Trey Murphy added 16 points, connecting on 3 threes at a 50% rate. Murray scored 13 of his 26 points in the 3rd quarter, while Jones added 9 points in the 4th.
The Pelicans struggled defensively in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 77 points, but they tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing just 42 points in the 3rd and 4th quarters. Despite their improved defense in the 2nd half, they couldn't overcome their early struggles, leading to a 119-109 loss to the Thunder.
Overall, the Pelicans allowed the Thunder to shoot 52% from the field, including 37% from three-point range, with Oklahoma City making 12 threes. The Thunder also went 17/21 from the free-throw line. New Orleans gave up 10 offensive rebounds but did manage to come up with 15 steals and 6 blocks.
Spurs Preview: Will the Spurs Live Up to Expectations at Home?
The Pelicans fell to 5-19 on the season after a 119-109 loss to the Thunder on Saturday. New Orleans entered the game as +8 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 228 points exceeded the O/U line of 222.5.
Oklahoma City took control early with a 10-0 run, and the Pelicans couldn’t recover. After being outscored 77-51 in the first half, New Orleans made a push, winning the 3rd and 4th quarters 29-22 and 29-20, respectively, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.
Julian Champagnie knocked down 6 threes at a 50% rate, finishing with a team-high 30 points in the Spurs' 140-113 loss to the Kings. He also contributed 13 points in the 1st quarter. San Antonio hit 14 threes, shooting 34.1% from deep, and finished with a 42.9% overall field goal percentage.
Stephon Castle added 15 points, with 8 coming in the 3rd quarter, while Keldon Johnson and Jeremy Sochan each chipped in 14 points. Johnson scored 10 of his points in the opening period.
The Spurs struggled defensively against the Kings, giving up 140 points on Friday. They allowed 33 points in the 1st quarter and 36 in the 2nd, followed by 31 in the 3rd and 40 in the 4th. Sacramento shot 56% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Kings hit 16 threes at a 47% clip. San Antonio sent Sacramento to the line 24 times, where they made 22 free throws. The Spurs gave up 7 offensive rebounds while recording 8 steals and 5 blocks.
Pelicans vs Spurs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last ten road games, New Orleans has an ATS record of just 2-8. However, their overall record was 0-10 while averaging 97 points per game.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, San Antonio has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 108 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
- In their last five contests as the favorite, San Antonio has a poor record vs the spread going 2-3. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-2.
Pelicans vs Spurs Prediction
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